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Apps that collect Browsing History

Websites and other content you viewed that is not part of the app. Browsing history is a detailed record of interests. It is expected from browsers and content blockers and unusual elsewhere.

Includes
  • Websites and content viewed outside the app
Where to limit it on iPhone

In browsers, use private tabs and clear history; Settings › Apps › Safari has Safari's own controls.

Used to track you
10
Linked to you
28
Not linked to you
31

By category

Browsing History — used to track you (10)

Apple defines tracking as linking data from this app with data from other companies' apps, websites or offline sources for targeted advertising or ad measurement, or sharing it with a data broker.

Browsing History — linked to you (28)

Collected and tied to your identity, for example through your account, your device or other details that identify you.

Browsing History — not linked to you (31)

Collected, but the developer says it is de-identified or anonymised and not tied back to you.

FAQ

What counts as Browsing History on a privacy label?
Websites and other content you viewed that is not part of the app. Apple's sub-types are: Websites and content viewed outside the app.
How many iPhone apps collect Browsing History?
59 of the 4,289 apps with a label in our snapshot (1%). 10 of them use it to track you.
How do I limit Browsing History on iPhone?
In browsers, use private tabs and clear history; Settings › Apps › Safari has Safari's own controls.
Why does Browsing History matter?
Browsing history is a detailed record of interests. It is expected from browsers and content blockers and unusual elsewhere.

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Facts on this page come from Apple App Store privacy labels, as reported by the developer. Checked November 2026. How we collect data · Report a correction