These procedures work for all recent versions of iOS.

TapHistory(clock icon).

SelectClear, and then selectAll timeto erase your browsing history completely.

Safari for iPhone showing how to clear the browser history

Alternatively, chooseThe last hour,Today, orToday and yesterday.

Depending on the setting you chose, you’ve deleted your browsing history.

TapSettingsand then scroll down and tapSafari.

iPhone showing how to delete Safari browsing history through the Settings app

Scroll down and tapClear History and Website Data.

In the confirmation box, tapClear History and Data.

You’ve deleted your Safari browsing history.

This method clears your entire browsing history, with no option to delete items selectively.

FAQ

Open theSafariapp and tap thebookicon at the bottom of the screen.

Tap theHistoryicon (clock) and pull down on the screen to reveal theSearch Historyfield.

you’ve got the option to’t, but neither can anyone else.

When you enter Safari’sPrivate Browsing mode, the iPhone doesn’t store your browsing history.

To browse without recording the history, tap theSafariapp >Tabsicon > [number] button >Private.