[iOS 26] How to Check and Clear Search History in Safari on iPhone

After updating to iOS 26, many iPhone users want to know how to check and remove their Safari search history to protect their privacy or free up storage space. This guide shows you how to view and clear Safari history on your iPhone, along with answers to common questions.

Why Delete Safari Search History on iPhone?

• Protect Your Privacy: Prevent others from accessing your search results in Safari.
• Free Up Storage Space: Accumulated Safari history, cookies, and cache can take up valuable space.
• Fix Browser Issues: Clearing history and cache often resolves page loading or display problems.

How to View Safari Search History on iOS 26

To check your search history in Safari on iOS 26:

1. Open Safari.
2. Tap the three-dot menu on the right side of the search bar.
   

   

3. Tap the Bookmarks icon, then switch to the Clock tab.
4. You’ll now see your Safari search and browsing history.
   

   

How to Clear Safari Search History on iOS 26

You can delete Safari history on your iPhone in two main ways:

Method 1: Delete Directly in Safari

1. Open Safari history as described above.
2. To delete an individual entry, swipe left and tap Delete.
   

   

3. To delete a specific time period or all history, tap the three-dot menu, select Clear, and choose “Last Hour,” “Today,” “Today and Yesterday,” or “All History.” Tap the red Clear History button to confirm.
   

   

Method 2: Delete via Settings

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Apps.
3. Find and select Safari.
4. Scroll to History and Website Data, then tap Clear History and Website Data.
   

   

5. Select the data you want to remove and tap Clear History.
   

   

Extra Tip: Not a Fan of iOS 26? Downgrade with BuhoRepair

If iOS 26 isn’t working for you—perhaps due to the new “Liquid Glass” design or faster battery drain—you can downgrade to an earlier version.

We recommend BuhoRepair, an easy-to-use iOS downgrade and repair tool. It allows you to upgrade or downgrade iOS and fix issues like black screens, boot loops, or devices stuck on the Apple logo. What’s better is that it’s more affordable than alternatives and offers 24/7 support.

Here's how to downgrade your iOS with BuhoRepair:

1. Download and install BuhoRepair on your PC or Mac.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Open BuhoRepair and select Upgrade/Downgrade iOS.
   

   

4. Tap Downgrade Version > Downgrade Now.
   

   

5. Choose your desired iOS version and tap Download.
   

   

6. Once downloaded, begin the downgrade process.

FAQs

1. Can Safari search history be recovered after deletion?
   Once deleted, it cannot be restored on your iPhone. Only backups allow recovery.

2. Will clearing history affect autofill?
   Yes, some login information and cached website data will be removed, requiring you to log in again.

3. Can I delete history for specific websites only?
   Yes. In Safari history, swipe left on an entry to delete a single site record.

Conclusion

This guide helps you efficiently manage your search history in Safari on iOS 26 while maintaining privacy and saving storage space.

If you’re not satisfied after updating to iOS 26, consider using BuhoRepair to downgrade to a previous iOS version, and make sure to back up your iPhone first.