Today, all major browsers, including Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Chrome, have functionality that lets you quickly and easily view your search and destination history. However, as different devices contain browser history, there are multiple ways to view it as well. To proceed, choose your desired device from the section below and follow the instructions.

Desktop or laptop computer

If you are using Windows, Linux, or macOS, a quick keyboard shortcut lets you view your history.

  • Desktop or laptop computer.
  • Android phone or tablet running Google Chrome.
  • iPhone or iPad running Safari.

Windows and Linux users: Ctrl+H

Apple users: Command+Shift+H

When one of these keyboard shortcuts is pressed, a history section similar to the example below should appear. In the following screenshot, browsing history is being viewed in Google Chrome.

Android phone or tablet running Google Chrome

Users running Google Chrome on their Android phone or tablet can view their history with the following steps.

  • Open the Google Chrome Internet browser.
  • In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the icon.
  • In the drop-down menu that appears, select History and shown in the image.
  • The page that opens contains your device’s history.

iPhone or iPad running Safari

Users running Safari for iOS on their iPhone or iPad can view their history with the following steps.

  • On your device, open the Safari Internet browser.
  • In the lower-left corner of the browser window, tap and hold the back arrow.
  • The page that opens contains your browser’s history.
  • How to clear Internet browser history.
  • How to reset default settings in an Internet browser.
  • How to view, edit, and disable Google search history.
  • Why does a browser need to save my history?
  • See our cache and history definitions for further information and related links.
  • Internet browser help and support.