Forget about this site

Page action button that deletes cookies, local storage, browsing history and download history for the website you’re visiting.

Forget about this site: Cleaner browsing Chrome extension

"Forget about this site" is a Chrome extension designed for privacy-conscious users. This extension cleans your browsing data for the current website you are visiting. With a single click or a shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows and Linux, Cmd+Shift+X on macOS), it deletes cookies, local storage, browsing history, and download history for a particular website. Respecting user privacy, it does not log or share data. Issues can be reported over GitHub or through the creator's email.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.00
(6)
Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2021-06-15)
Creation date: 2019-12-28
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • browsingData
  • downloads
  • history
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 138.24K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Forget about this site (v1.8.0)
221 4.58 (12)

User reviews

Perfect, just wahat I needed when deleting cookies didn't do the trick - this did - thank you to the dev!
by Dave Holt, 2024-02-09

This extension does NOT remove session cookies in Chrome on either Windows or Chrome OS.
by Dan Amto, 2022-03-01

It's very very useful extension i don't know why google won't to add this feature in chrome even in history search you don't have select all checkbox for delete history!!! this is ridiculous firefox have built-in this feature as we know "forget about this site"
by M S, 2022-02-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Forget about this site requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

Forget about this site has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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