How to Delete Web Browsing History in ChatGPT Atlas - that's what we are going to see in this post.
Welcome back, readers! In our previous post, we explored the launch of ChatGPT Atlas for Mac users. Today, we're diving into something many of you care deeply about: privacy. If you've landed here searching for how to delete your browsing history in ChatGPT Atlas, or you're simply curious about how to manage your data, this guide is for you.
Why Delete Your Browsing History?
Deleting your browsing history in ChatGPT Atlas isn’t just
about tidying up—it’s a smart move for protecting your privacy, improving
performance, and resetting your digital environment. Here's what you’re
actually clearing and why it matters:
🗂️ Cached Files
These are temporary files like images, scripts, and
stylesheets that websites store on your device to load faster next time. Over
time, they can take up space and cause outdated content to appear. Clearing
them helps refresh pages and free up storage.
🍪 Site Data (Cookies and
Local Storage)
This includes cookies, saved preferences, and login
sessions. While helpful for remembering your settings, they can also be used to
track your activity across sites. Deleting site data enhances privacy and
resets stored preferences.
💬 Chat History
Your past conversations with ChatGPT Atlas are stored to
provide continuity and personalized responses. If you prefer a clean slate or
want to remove sensitive interactions, clearing chat history is a good step.
🌐 Web History
This is a log of websites you’ve visited through ChatGPT
Atlas. It’s useful for quick access, but if you’re privacy-conscious or share
your device, clearing it removes traces of your browsing activity.
📥 Download History
This keeps track of files you’ve downloaded. It doesn’t
delete the files themselves, just the record. Removing it helps declutter your
download log.
🔐 Passwords and Sign-In
Data
These are saved login credentials for websites. While
convenient, clearing them is wise if you’re switching accounts or want to
remove sensitive information from the browser.
✍️ Autofill Form Data
This includes saved names, addresses, phone numbers, and
emails used to auto-complete forms. Deleting this data prevents outdated or
incorrect info from being reused.
⚙️ Site Settings
These are permissions and preferences set for individual websites—like location access, notifications, or camera use. Clearing them resets all site-specific configurations.
How to Delete Web History in ChatGPT Atlas
Follow these steps to clear your browsing data:
Its simple, like you do in chrome, as ChatGPT Atlas itself is based on chromium. To clear browsing history in chatgpt plus just
Open ChatGPT Atlas Settings
- Click the blossom icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Go to Web Browsing Controls
- Navigate to the Web Browsing section.
Click “Delete History”
- Find the Delete history option and click the Delete button next to it.
Choose a Time Range
You can select how far back you want to delete data:
- Last 15 minutes
- Last hour
- Last 24 hours
- Last 7 days
- Last 4 weeks
- All time.
Review the list of data types (e.g., Browsing history, Cookies, Cached images and files). Just Select and delete it!
