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First, try to close your browser and open it again. If you still can't clear the history, try restarting your device. Your system may automatically fix the issue after a reboot.
Deleting and disabling your history does NOT make you invisible to Google. If you delete and disable your search history, you are not invisible to Google—especially if you maintain an account for using various Google apps and services, such as Gmail and YouTube.
In the Google settings page, tap Search. Now under Privacy & accounts, look for the “Show recent searches” setting and uncheck the box next to it.
Complete deletion of data from our servers is equally important for users' peace of mind. This process generally takes around 2 months from the time of deletion.
Your browser history is stored just like everything else on your computer, as a file (or collection of files). Clearing your browser history merely deletes these files from your hard drive.
In order to be as safe as possible online, it is necessary to delete your search history frequently. Failing to do so makes it much easier for hackers to collect enough of your personal information to scam and deceive you.
Over time your cache will update to the latest changes, however, it can take it awhile (usually 24 hours).
It's possible Content & Privacy Restrictions on your device are keeping you from clearing Safari browsing data. These restrictions are typically used to enforce age limits and protect children from harmful content. Safari's Clear History and Website Data button is grayed out when restrictions are turned on.
Turn Off Screen Time Restrictions
If Safari's history clearing options appear grayed out, it's likely because of Screen Time. Hence, you must begin by making sure that Screen Time isn't preventing you from clearing your Safari history and web page data.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys to bring up the history-clearing options. It brings up a list of what you can and cannot delete, click the Details arrow if you want a more detailed list. You can also choose a period to clear.
Can you see a person's internet activity on their Wi-Fi bill? No. Wi-Fi bills only show the devices that accessed the internet and how much data they used, not the websites that were visited. That said, if a Wi-Fi admin wanted to see the activity on their network, they could check the router logs at any time.
Who Else Can Track My Browsing History? The sad truth is that anyone can view your browser history and search history. Many websites use cookies that follow you and recommend items based on your search history. Governments can track you if you do something to alert them.
Your Mac can keep your browsing history for as long as a year, while some iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models keep browsing history for a month. To change how often your Mac removes items from your history, see Change General settings.
Clearing your iPhone's browsing history once in a while is a good idea because it helps protect your privacy and makes your device run better.
Most people only need to clear their caches once every month or two. That's generally the point when your browser will build up a cache large enough to start slowing things down. If you frequent a large number of sites, you should err on the side of clearing your cache more often.
Clearing your cache on Android can free up valuable space and resolve issues with your phone's battery, speed, and security. Old cached data can corrupt, causing larger performance problems. If a particular app receives an update, the cached data from a previous version can cause conflict.