How to Remove Recent History from Google Chrome
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, offering a wide range of features and customization options. However, sometimes you may want to remove your recent history to maintain privacy or free up space. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to remove recent history from Google Chrome on both Windows and macOS.
Removing Recent History on Windows
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the menu.
3. A new tab will open, displaying your browsing history. To remove recent history, click on the “Clear browsing data” button on the right side of the screen.
4. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to select the types of data you want to delete. To remove recent history, make sure the “Browsing history” checkbox is ticked.
5. You can also select a specific time range to clear, such as “Last hour,” “Last 24 hours,” “Last 7 days,” or “All time.”
6. Once you have made your selections, click “Clear data” to remove the recent history from Google Chrome.
Removing Recent History on macOS
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the menu.
3. A new tab will open, displaying your browsing history. To remove recent history, click on the “Clear browsing data” button on the right side of the screen.
4. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to select the types of data you want to delete. To remove recent history, make sure the “Browsing history” checkbox is ticked.
5. You can also select a specific time range to clear, such as “Last hour,” “Last 24 hours,” “Last 7 days,” or “All time.”
6. Once you have made your selections, click “Clear data” to remove the recent history from Google Chrome.
Additional Tips
– If you want to remove recent history from all devices, sign in to your Google account and go to myactivity.google.com. From there, you can manage and delete your browsing history across all devices.
– To prevent your browsing history from being saved in the future, you can disable the “Use a secure browsing history” option in Chrome’s settings.
– Regularly clearing your browsing history can help improve your browser’s performance and protect your privacy.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove recent history from Google Chrome on both Windows and macOS.
