How To Delete Safari Documents and Data on iPhone on iOS 17, iOS 18

In this guide, we’ll show you how to delete Safari Documents and Data to free up space and make your iPhone or iPad run more smoothly. It’s work prefect on all iOS 16, iOS 17 and iOS 18 supported devices.

Why Should You Delete Safari Documents and Data?

Safari stores various types of information, such as:

• Browsing History: The list of websites you’ve visited.
• Cache Files: Temporary files saved from websites for faster loading.
• Cookies: Small files that save your login information and preferences.
• Offline Reading List: Pages saved for offline reading.

While this data can be useful, it also takes up storage space and might slow down your device. Deleting Safari’s Documents and Data can free up storage and help improve the performance of your iPhone or iPad.

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How to Delete Safari Documents and Data on iPhone and iPad

Follow these steps to clear Safari’s Documents and Data:

Step 1: Change default browser

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on Chrome, Firefox, Opera or on others your browser’s 
3. Tap on Default Browser App.
4. Select Chrome, Firefox, Opera or on others your browser’s
5. Step 1 done.

Step 2: Clear Safari’s Browsing History and Data

1. Go to Settings again.
2. Scroll down and tap on Safari.
3. Tap on Clear History and Website Data.
4. Restart iPhone or iPad
5. Change Safari like default browser (if you want that Safari will be default browser)

This option will delete your browsing history, cookies, and cache files. It’s the quickest way to remove a lot of Safari’s stored data at once.

Deleting Safari’s Documents and Data is a simple way to free up space and keep your iPhone or iPad running smoothly. By following the steps in this guide, you can quickly clear unnecessary files and improve your device’s performance.

For more tips on managing your iPhone’s storage and optimizing performance, check out our other tech guides!