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Can't clear all history in Safari

Over the past week I've been unable to clear all of my history in Safari. Each day has 1-5 random sites that remain after I do a total "clear history." Anyone have a similar problem and solution?

Posted on Dec 4, 2023 7:37 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2024 9:57 AM

I have the same issue, however, I also have an iPhone and iPad. They are tied and share data across from my Mac, to iPad and iPhone. For some reason my mac is not the controlling device but my iPad is. I was able to clear the history by going to the iPad which had the same history listed, and cleared "all history". Personal opinion this is a dumb feature, and even if the different items share Safari, each should be able to clear the history across that one component or all components.

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Jun 12, 2024 9:57 AM in response to CindyVG

I have the same issue, however, I also have an iPhone and iPad. They are tied and share data across from my Mac, to iPad and iPhone. For some reason my mac is not the controlling device but my iPad is. I was able to clear the history by going to the iPad which had the same history listed, and cleared "all history". Personal opinion this is a dumb feature, and even if the different items share Safari, each should be able to clear the history across that one component or all components.

Dec 4, 2023 7:47 PM in response to CindyVG

CindyVG Said:

"Can't clear all history in Safari: Over the past week I've been unable to clear all of my history in Safari. Each day has 1-5 random sites that remain after I do a total 'clear history.' Anyone have a similar problem and solution?"

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When is the Last Time You Cleared BOTH The History and Cache?


A. Clear The History:

  1. Go To: History Menu
  2. Select: Clear History...
  3. Select:all history
  4. Click: Clear History


B. Clear The Cache:

  1. Unhide: The Develop Menu
  2. Go To: Develop menu
  3. Select: Empty Caches

Jun 12, 2024 10:02 AM in response to crosssl

crosssl wrote:

I have the same issue, however, I also have an iPhone and iPad. They are tied and share data across from my Mac, to iPad and iPhone. For some reason my mac is not the controlling device but my iPad is. I was able to clear the history by going to the iPad which had the same history listed, and cleared "all history". Personal opinion this is a dumb feature, and even if the different items share Safari, each should be able to clear the history across that one component or all components.

You can disable the sharing of Safari data across devices in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Show All (under 'Apps Using iCloud' and toggling off 'Safari'.

Can't clear all history in Safari

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