History AutoDelete

Control your history! This WebExtension will let you pick a domain to be auto deleted from history. Useful for any site that likes to spawn a bunch of history entries (ex. Google Maps or Google Translate). Also you can expire history by days.

History AutoDelete is a powerful Chrome extension that offers enhanced control over your browsing history. You can specify domains to be automatically removed from your history, which is especially useful for sites that generate numerous entries like Google Maps or Google Translate. Additionally, it allows you to set a time-based expiration to clear history entries older than a specified number of days.

Key features include the ability to import and export your domain blacklist, clear all history entries for a domain on demand, and view the number of deleted entries via an icon indicator. The extension provides a sleek and responsive settings menu, making history management simple and efficient. Please note, this extension is currently not compatible with Firefox on Android.

By:
CAD Team
Daily users:
2,393+ 36
Rating:
4.25
(76)
Version:
2.0.3resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5727410
Creation date:
2017-01-04
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • history
  • tabs
  • storage
  • alarms
Size:
802.30K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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History AutoDelete (v2.0.2)
5,000+ 4.27 (33)

User reviews

History AutoDelete is valued for its ability to automatically delete browsing history by domain and age, which users find helpful for privacy and removing unwanted search suggestions. However, many users report problems like lack of mobile support, limited regex functionality, malfunctioning auto-delete despite correct settings, UI glitches, and insufficient safeguards against accidental data loss. These issues lead to frustration despite the add-on's intended benefits, highlighting a need for better maintenance and feature improvements.
Pros
  • Automatically deletes browsing history based on domain blacklisting, helping manage privacy.
  • Supports deleting history older than a specified number of days.
  • Useful for removing search suggestions that Firefox otherwise retains.
  • Easy to use on desktop Firefox versions.
  • Provides control over history management which users find valuable and a 'lifesaver'.
Cons
  • Lack of support for Firefox on Android/mobile platforms is frequently requested.
  • No full support for regular expressions; only basic wildcards are supported, limiting flexibility.
  • User interface issues such as broken display or shaking window make it hard to use.
  • Auto-delete functionality sometimes does not work as expected; history is not deleted despite settings.
  • Lack of clear warnings or safeguards around deletion features leading to potential accidental data loss.
Recent reviews
by Makfrum, 2025-04-27


by Craig, 2025-03-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

History AutoDelete requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

History AutoDelete is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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