Clear History

Quickly clears the browser history.
What is Clear History?
'Clear History' is a reliable Chrome extension designed to make browsing history management easier. It automatically erases all entries or makes older entries expire according to user preference, while the recent ones are left untouched. A notable feature that sets it apart is its transparency - users can freely review the extension source via a link available on its homepage.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.87 (31)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-10-10)
Creation date: 2016-02-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • history
  • cookies
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 34.28K

Ranking

# 15788 ▼ 13
Other rankings
#7520 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 9 #21 in history keyword 27 ▲ 1

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Automatically clear all history, or expire old entries while preserving the most recent!

Feel free to review the extension source at the homepage linked on the right.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and simple to set up
  • Lifesaver for managing browser history
  • Automatically deletes old history, improving browser performance
  • Allows users to keep recent history while deleting older entries
  • Good alternative for managing history when native options are lacking
Cons
  • Limited customization for the number of days to retain history
  • Some users report that it stops working or does not clear history as expected
  • Does not allow for entering a specific number of days in a text box
  • Issues reported while using on different platforms (e.g., Opera)
Most mentioned
  • Ability to customize the number of days for clearing history
  • Users love the feature of keeping recent history while deleting older entries
  • Reports of the extension not working as intended for some users
  • General satisfaction with performance for school and personal use
User reviews
by Jorge M, 2024-03-12
by Pawel Pazur, 2024-02-23
It does work this extension is a lifesaver for your school laptops I give a 5/5.
by Thithuyhong tran, 2022-02-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clear History requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Clear History has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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