KeeptabHow to find a page you visited in Chrome history
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In short: Press Ctrl+H (⌘+Y on Mac) and type a word from the page title or site in the search bar.[2][1] Or type @history in the address bar, press Tab, then your keywords.[1] Chrome keeps the pages you visited in the last 90 days.[1]
You read the perfect article on Tuesday. You closed the tab. Now you remember one word of the title, maybe. Good news: that's usually enough.
1. Search the History page
- Press Ctrl+H (Mac: ⌘+Y), or select More > History > History.[2][1]
- Type a word from the title or the site name in the search bar at the top.[1]
2. Search from the address bar
Type @history, press Tab or Space, then a few keywords. Pick the page from the list.[1] No need to leave the tab you're on.
3. Browse by date
Remember when, not what? The History page lists your visits by date.[1] Scroll to that afternoon and the pages around it will jog your memory.
4. Browse by group
The By group tab sorts your browsing and searches into topics. Next to an item, More > Open all in new tab group reopens the whole research session at once.[1]
Tip: sensitive pages, like a health search, may be hidden from groups automatically. Search for them by name in the History page.[1]
The limits
- 90 days. History lists the pages you visited in the last 90 days.[1]
- No Incognito pages. They're never recorded.[1]
- Cleared means cleared. Pages deleted from history don't come back, and with history sync on, deleting also removes them on your other signed-in devices.[1]
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FAQ
How do I find a website I visited in Chrome?
Press Ctrl+H (⌘+Y on Mac) and search for a word from the title or site. You can also type @history in the address bar, then press Tab.
How far back does Chrome history go?
Google's help says your History lists the pages you visited on Chrome in the last 90 days.
Why is a page missing from my Chrome history?
Pages visited in Incognito mode, Chrome pages like settings, and pages you deleted aren't stored. Sensitive pages may be hidden from groups but can be found by searching.
Sources
- Google Chrome Help. Check or delete your Chrome browsing history. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95589?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
- Google Chrome Help. Chrome keyboard shortcuts. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
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