How do I remove a "database" from Safari?

Under manage "website data ..." in the preferences on Safari, I keep having a "database" pop up that I have removed over and over, again. I am not revisiting the site and, yet, the "databases" for this website keeps putting itself back into my website data. It is very annoying as I keep my cookies, etc very clean and exclusive to the current website I am visiting.


Does anyone know how to permanently remove website data that keeps popping up?

Mac mini, macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Apr 8, 2017 2:29 AM

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Apr 9, 2017 5:23 PM in response to Whickwithy

Strictly speaking the databases do not do anything. They are created by the websites that use them, for whatever purpose that may entail. It can be assumed they are used to save login credentials and browsing history specific for that website, but other uses are certainly possible and easily implemented.


macOS draws heavily from its iOS counterpart in that it makes extensive use of sqlite databases. That ability is incorporated in Webkit that Safari uses, and its use is not limited to Safari. SQLite can be used to create very compact and efficient database storage for a variety of purposes. Contacts and Mail also uses them. For more information refer to http://www.sqlite.org/.

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