How To Clear Most Visited Sites
When using shared computers at work or wanting to maintain privacy, it becomes essential to clear most visited sites from browsers like Google Chrome and Safari. The process varies depending on the browser and device being used. Here’s a guide on how to clear most visited sites from popular browsers and devices.
Clearing Most Visited Sites on Google Chrome
Google Chrome allows users to clear most visited sites with a few simple steps. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click the three-barred icon next to the browser address bar and select “Settings.”
2. Click “History.”
3. Click the “Clear Browsing Data” button to remove all the sites visited, including the most-visited ones.
Clearing Most Visited Sites Selectively on Google Chrome
If you want to remove specific most-visited sites from Chrome’s “Most Visited” page, follow these steps:
1. Identify the most-visited sites you want to eliminate from Chrome’s “Most Visited” page.
2. Click and drag the icon representing that site toward the bottom of your screen. A “Remove From Chrome” box appears.
3. Drag the icon to the “Remove From Chrome” box and release. Repeat for each site you want to remove.
Clearing Most Visited Sites on Safari
For Safari users, the process of clearing most visited sites is slightly different. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Safari on your iPhone and open a new tab. You’ll see a Favorites heading and a Frequently Visited heading.
2. To remove a site from your Frequently Visited list, tap and hold the site’s icon.
3. Tap Delete on the pop-up menu. The site is removed from your Frequently Visited list.
Disabling Frequently Visited Sites in Safari
If you want to stop any new sites from appearing in your Frequently Visited list on the Safari browser, you can disable the feature by following these steps:
1. Go to Settings > Safari.
2. Tap the Frequently Visited Sites toggle so that it turns from green (enabled) to white (disabled).
3. Repeat these steps to re-enable this functionality at any time.
Clear the list in Safari or Chrome
When browsing the web on your iPhone, the Safari and Chrome mobile browsers keep records of websites you visit. If you want to clear your list of frequently visited sites and start fresh, it’s easy to delete your most visited sites in Safari and Chrome. Sites you visit while browsing in Private or Incognito mode aren’t saved in the Safari Frequently Visited section or the Chrome most-visited list.
FAQs
1. How can I clear most visited sites on Google Chrome?
To clear most visited sites on Google Chrome, click the three-barred icon next to the browser address bar, select “Settings,” click “History,” and then click the “Clear Browsing Data” button to remove all the sites visited, including the most-visited ones.
2. Can I remove specific most-visited sites from Chrome’s “Most Visited” page?
Yes, you can remove specific most-visited sites from Chrome’s “Most Visited” page by identifying the sites you want to eliminate, clicking and dragging the site’s icon toward the bottom of your screen, and releasing it into the “Remove From Chrome” box.
3. How do I delete frequently visited sites in Safari on an iPhone?
To delete frequently visited sites in Safari on an iPhone, open Safari, tap and hold the site’s icon under the Frequently Visited heading, and then tap Delete on the pop-up menu to remove the site from your Frequently Visited list.
4. Is it possible to disable frequently visited sites in Safari?
Yes, you can disable frequently visited sites in Safari by going to Settings > Safari and toggling the Frequently Visited Sites option from green (enabled) to white (disabled).
5. Are the sites visited in Private or Incognito mode saved in the frequently visited list?
No, the sites visited while browsing in Private or Incognito mode are not saved in the frequently visited list on Safari or the most-visited list on Chrome.
By following these simple steps, users can easily clear most visited sites from their browsers, ensuring privacy and a fresh start when browsing the web.