Requires you to sign in to websites all over again. Helps preserve privacy in shared device scenarios.

Removes download logs from the Downloads tab (Chrome menu > Downloads). Also stops the browser from showing previously visited sites as suggestions within the Chrome Omnibox. Whenever you choose to delete a certain form of browsing data in Chrome, here’s what happens: Browsing HistoryĬlears history logs from Chrome’s History tab (Chrome menu > History). What Happens When You Clear Browsing Data Note: The mobile version of Chrome does not include the ‘Download history’ and ‘Hosted app data’ categories. Hosted app data-local data saved offline by Chrome Web Store apps. Site settings-site-related permissions (such as camera, microphone, and download permissions).

Passwords and other sign-in data-passwords that you save to Chrome’s built-in password manager.Īutofill form data-form data, addresses, and saved credit card information. What Counts as Browsing Data in ChromeĬhrome’s browsing data breakdown is as follows:īrowsing history-a record of websites that you’ve previously visited in the past.ĭownload history-a list of downloaded files.Ĭookies and other site data-tiny files that help sites remember login sessions and user preferences.Ĭached images and files-cached files that help Chrome load sites faster in subsequent visits. Let’s take a deep dive, figure out what your Chrome browsing data consists of, and then check out what happens once you’ve cleared them.

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