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How to Hide Recent Safari Searches & Browsing History

How to Hide Recent Safari Searches & Browsing History

Take control of your privacy by clearing past searches, disabling suggestions, and locking down Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

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May 03, 2025
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1. Use Private Browsing Mode

The quickest way to prevent Safari from recording your searches and browsing history is to surf in Private mode:

  1. Open Safari.

  2. Tap the Tabs button (two overlapping squares) in the bottom-right corner.

  3. Tap “[x] Tabs” or “Start Page” at the bottom center to reveal the tab overview.

  4. Select “Private” in the tab bar.

  5. Tap the “+” button …

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