Over the years, Apple’s Safari has added features to make browsing more intuitive and seamless. One such feature is the Frequently Visited section, which by default appears on Safari’s Start Page. While this is convenient, thumbnails of your most visited sites may not be something you want others to see. If privacy is an issue for you, you have the option to delete Frequently Visited sites in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
Further, you can selectively remove sites displayed on the section on your iPad or iPhone’s Safari. Here’s everything you need to know.
- How to turn off Frequently Visited sites from Safari on iPhone or iPad
- How to remove website from Frequently Visited section in Safari on iPhone
- Clear Safari history to get rid of frequently visited sites
How to turn off Frequently Visited sites from Safari on iPhone or iPad
- Launch Safari.
- Open a new tab in Safari by tapping the Tabs icon at the bottom right of the screen.
- Select the + plus sign on the toolbar’s left side to open a new tab and access the Start Page.
- Scroll down and tap Edit → Toggle off Frequently Visited
- Tap the Exit (X) button at the top right to go back to the Start Page.
When planning a clandestine escape with your loved one or meticulously selecting the perfect gift for them, the last thing you want is for your iPhone or iPad to inadvertently divulge your plans by displaying the websites you’ve been visiting frequently. Such a slip-up could completely spoil the surprise you’ve been carefully planning.
An easy solution to prevent this is to get rid of frequently visited sites on Safari.
However, if you find the Frequently Visited section helpful and just want to delete one or two sites from the list, that’s also possible. Here’s how:
How to remove website from Frequently Visited section in Safari on iPhone
- Tap and hold a website thumbnail you want to delete.
- Move the contextual menu up to see all the options.
- Select Delete.
Further, if you want a more personalized Safari start page, I’d recommend our complete guide on how to customize your Start Page in Safari.
Clear Safari history to get rid of frequently visited sites
Another way of removing frequently visited sites is to clear the Safari history on your iPhone or iPad. Keeping your browsing history clear also ensures that nobody can check which sites you’ve visited recently.
To clear your iPhone or iPad’s Safari history:
- Launch Safari and tap the book icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the clock tab at the top right.
- Tap Clear on the lower right of the screen.
Alternatively, you can also go to Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data. Select from the following timeframes: Last hour, Today, Today and yesterday, or All history.
Wrapping up…
While Safari’s Frequently Visited section provides convenient access to the sites you’ve recently browsed, its prominent display may not be ideal if you’re trying to keep your online activities private, especially when others might have access to your device.
Its visibility can inadvertently reveal your browsing habits, which is not always desirable, especially when planning surprises or conducting sensitive searches.
Which option did you prefer? Did you turn the feature off, or did you decide to delete your entire Safari history? Share it below!
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