Auto History Wipe

How to Use Auto History Wipe

Set up privacy protection in under two minutes. Follow this simple step-by-step guide.

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Step 1

Install from Chrome Web Store

  • 1
    Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Web Store.
  • 2
    Search for "Auto History Wipe" or click the direct link below.
  • 3
    Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button.
  • 4
    Confirm by clicking "Add extension" in the popup.
  • 5
    The extension icon will appear in your Chrome toolbar.

Pro tip: Installation takes less than 10 seconds and requires no account or sign-up.

Step 2

Open Extension Settings

  • 1
    Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome's toolbar.
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    Find "Auto History Wipe" and click it to open the popup.
  • 3
    Click the gear icon or "Settings" to open the options page.
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    You will see all available cleaning options and schedules.

Pro tip: You can also right-click the extension icon and select "Options" to access settings.

Step 3

Choose What to Clean

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    Select which data types to delete on each cleaning cycle.
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    Browsing History: removes all visited page records.
  • 3
    Cookies: clears all stored site cookies.
  • 4
    Cache: deletes cached images and files.
  • 5
    Downloads: removes the downloads list (not the files).
  • 6
    Form Data, Passwords, Local Storage: available as optional extras.

Pro tip: Start with History, Cookies, and Cache for the best privacy balance without losing important logins.

Step 4

Set Your Cleaning Schedule

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    "On Browser Close" — cleans automatically when you close Chrome.
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    "Every Hour" — scheduled cleaning every 60 minutes.
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    "Every Day" — cleans once per day.
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    "Manual Only" — only cleans when you click the Clean Now button.
  • 5
    Save your settings and the extension starts working immediately.

Pro tip: "On Browser Close" is the most popular setting — it ensures your data is cleared every session automatically.

What Data Can Be Cleaned?

Browsing History

All visited URLs and page titles

Download History

The list of downloaded files

Cookies

All site cookies and session data

Cache

Cached images, scripts, and files

Form Data

Auto-fill entries and form inputs

Passwords

Saved passwords (optional)

Local Storage

Website local data storage

App Cache

Offline application cache

Ready to Protect Your Privacy?

Install Auto History Wipe for free and start browsing with confidence.

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