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How do I delete frequently visited on my iPhone from Google?

Published in iPhone Browser Management 4 mins read

To delete frequently visited sites on your iPhone specifically from Google Chrome, you can easily remove individual entries from your new tab page. If you're looking to manage broader Google-related history, there are additional steps you can take within the Chrome app or your Google Account.

Deleting Individual Frequently Visited Sites in Chrome on iPhone

On your iPhone, the Google Chrome browser conveniently displays your most-visited sites directly below the search bar when you open a new tab. This allows for quick access to your favorite or frequently used websites. To remove a specific site from this list:

  1. Open the Chrome App: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your iPhone.
  2. Open a New Tab: Tap the plus icon (+) or open a new tab if you're already browsing. You will see a grid of your frequently visited sites.
  3. Tap and Hold: Tap and hold your finger on the icon of the specific frequently visited site you wish to remove.
  4. Select Remove: A small menu will appear. Tap Remove to delete the site from your frequently visited list.

This action will instantly remove the selected website from the frequently visited section, helping to declutter your new tab page and enhance your privacy.

Managing Your Google Browsing History for Broader Control

"Frequently visited" can also refer to your general browsing history, which Google uses to provide search suggestions and personalized experiences. To manage this more comprehensively, you have a few options beyond just removing individual icons.

Clearing All Chrome Browsing Data

You can clear your entire browsing history, cookies, and site data directly within the Chrome app on your iPhone. This will remove all stored frequently visited sites, search history, and other data for the selected time range.

  1. Open Chrome Settings: In the Chrome app, tap the three dots (...) at the bottom right to open the More menu.
  2. Navigate to History: Tap History.
  3. Clear Browsing Data: At the bottom, tap Clear Browsing Data...
  4. Select Time Range and Data Types: Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time) and ensure "Browsing History," "Cookies, Site Data," and any other relevant options are selected.
  5. Confirm: Tap Clear Browsing Data again, then Clear Browsing Data to confirm.

Controlling Google Account Activity

Your Google Account stores Web & App Activity, which includes your Google searches and visits to websites while logged into your Google account. Managing this activity can influence what Google considers "frequently visited" for its personalized services.

  1. Access My Activity: Go to your Google Activity page: myactivity.google.com. You may need to sign in to your Google Account.
  2. Review and Delete Activity: On this page, you can see a timeline of your activity. You can delete individual items or set up auto-delete options for various data types, including Web & App Activity.
  3. Turn Off Activity Controls (Optional): To prevent future activity from being saved, you can pause Web & App Activity from the Activity controls section on the My Activity page.

Overview of Deletion Methods

Here's a quick comparison of the different methods for managing frequently visited sites and related history on your iPhone:

Method Scope of Deletion Impact When to Use
Tap & Hold then Remove Single frequently visited site icon on Chrome new tab Clears specific site from the new tab grid. For quickly removing individual unwanted site shortcuts.
Clear Chrome Browsing Data All browsing history, cookies, site data in Chrome Resets Chrome's internal memory of your web activity. For a complete reset of your local Chrome browsing history.
Manage Google Account Activity Google searches, website visits (while logged in) Influences personalized search results, ad targeting, and suggestions. For managing your broader Google-related web footprint.

By utilizing these methods, you can effectively control and delete frequently visited sites and related browsing history on your iPhone, ensuring a cleaner browsing experience and enhanced privacy.