How to Delete Browsing History on Firefox
Firefox gives you control over history, cookies, cache, active logins, and site settings. For a safe first cleanup, remove browsing history first and only add cookies or cache when you understand the tradeoff.
Official sources
- Delete browsing, search and download history on Firefox (Mozilla Support)
- How to clear the Firefox cache (Mozilla Support)
Firefox desktop instructions
Firefox labels may vary slightly by version. Look for History, Privacy and Security, Clear Data, or Clear recent history.
- Open Firefox on your computer.
- Select the menu button in the top right.
- Choose History.
- Select Clear recent history.
- Choose the time range.
- Select Browsing and download history. Add cookies or cache only if needed.
- Select Clear Now.
Firefox mobile instructions
Firefox on mobile stores its own history. Clearing Safari, Chrome, or Edge does not clear Firefox history.
- Open Firefox on iPhone or Android.
- Tap the menu button.
- Open History or Settings.
- Choose Clear recent history or Delete browsing data.
- Select Browsing history and any extra data types you want to remove.
- Confirm the deletion.
Private browsing is different
Firefox Private Browsing helps keep a private session out of local history after the window closes. It does not erase normal browsing history you already saved, and it does not hide activity from websites, accounts, networks, or your internet provider.