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How to Remove Favorites from Safari on iPhone

Author: Henry | Guide: iPhone |
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Do you find your Safari Favorites bar cluttered with websites that you no longer visit? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to remove Favorites from Safari on your iPhone? Look no further, as we guide you through the simple steps to declutter your Safari Favorites and keep your browsing experience organized. Read on to learn how to remove Favorites from Safari on iPhone.

Remove Favorites from Safari on iPhone in 5 Steps

Step-1 Open Safari: Launch Safari on your iPhone by tapping on the Safari icon on the home screen.

  • You can also access Safari from the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of your screen and tapping on the Safari icon.
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Step-2 Tap Bookmarks: Once you're in Safari, tap on the Bookmarks icon, which looks like an open book, located at the bottom of your screen.

This will bring up a menu with several options, including Favorites, Reading List, and History.

  • If you don't see the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of your screen, swipe left or right until you find it.
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Step-3 Tap Favorites: From the Bookmarks menu, tap on the Favorites option.

This will show you all the websites that you have added to your Favorites bar.

  • You can rearrange the order of your Favorites by pressing and holding the three lines next to each item and dragging it to a new position.
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Step-4 Swipe Right on Item: To delete a website from your Favorites, swipe right on the item you want to remove.

This will reveal a red Delete button on the right-hand side of the website.

  • You can also tap on the Edit button in the top left corner of the screen to enter editing mode and select multiple items to delete at once.
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Step-5 Tap Delete: Finally, tap on the red Delete button to remove the website from your Favorites.

If you accidentally delete the wrong website, you can always add it back to your Favorites by visiting the website and tapping on the Share icon, followed by Add to Favorites.

  • You can also delete all of your Favorites at once by tapping on the Clear button in the top left corner of the screen.
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Removing Favorites from Safari on iPhone is a quick and easy process. Simply open Safari, tap on the Bookmarks icon, select Favorites, swipe right on the item you want to delete, and tap Delete. You can also rearrange the order of your Favorites and delete multiple items at once.

Tips

  • To avoid cluttering your Favorites bar, only add the websites that you visit frequently or need quick access to.
  • If you have too many Favorites, consider creating folders to organize them by category or topic.
  • You can also use the iCloud Tabs feature to access your open Safari tabs on other devices, instead of adding them to your Favorites.

FAQ

Will deleting a website from my Favorites also delete it from my browsing history?

No, deleting a website from your Favorites only removes it from your Favorites bar. Your browsing history will still contain a record of your visit to that website.

Can I recover a website that I accidentally deleted from my Favorites?

Yes, you can add the website back to your Favorites by visiting the website and tapping on the Share icon, followed by Add to Favorites.

How do I delete all of my Favorites at once?

To delete all of your Favorites at once, tap on the Edit button in the top left corner of the screen, select all of the items you want to delete, and tap on the Clear button.

What happens if I delete a website that is also saved in my Reading List?

Deleting a website from your Favorites will not affect your Reading List. The website will still be saved in your Reading List and can be accessed from there.

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