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How to Clear Safari Reading List

In Apple's Safari browser for iOS and Mac, the built-in Reading List feature is a great way to save web pages that you want to read at a later time. Pages added to your Reading List are synced over iCloud to any other devices logged in to your Apple account, and Safari also includes an option that lets you to access pages in your Reading List even when you're offline.

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  • How to Remove Items From Safari's Reading List on iPhone and iPad
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How to Remove Items From Safari's Reading List on Mac

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  • Launch Safari on your iOS device.

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How to Clear Safari's Reading List in iOS

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  • Tap Done in the bottom-right corner to finish.
  • Launch Safari on your Mac.

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  • Click the Clear button in the dialog prompt to confirm the action.

Remember that because your Reading List is synced over ‌iCloud‌ by default, any changes that you make to it on one device will be mirrored on all other devices signed into your Apple account.

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The Reading List feature on Safari is handy for saving webpages that you want to read later. Moreover, your offline reading lists are synced via iCloud so you can access them from wherever you’re signed in to your account. But saved pages take up space on your devices so you should routinely delete your Safari reading list on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This is different from clearing the Reading List cache. Also, bear in mind that changes made on one device will reflect across all other connected devices.

How to Delete Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

How to remove safari reading list on mac in macos catalina, how to delete safari reading list in macos big sur.

  • Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad

Open Safari and Tap on Bookmark on iPhone

  • Tap on the glasses icon.

Tap on Delete and Remove Safari Reading List in iOS 13

These entries will be removed from your Safari Reading List. It will also be removed from all iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices that have your Apple ID, and Safari sync is enabled in Settings – iCloud.

Removing entries from Reading List on Safari for Mac is also incredibly easy, like its iOS counterpart. Let me show you how.

Open Safari App on Mac

  • Click on View from the top menu bar

Select View and Click on Show Reading List Sidebar in Safari on Mac

One thing to note is that you get the option to remove all items from Reading List on Mac, but not on iPhone or iPad.

If you want to add a webpage to Safari Reading List, visit the page, tap on the Share icon, and finally tap Add to Reading List.

macOS Big Sur has brought in a bunch of customization features to Safari , including an easier way to approach Safari Reading List. Now, you can easily access them from the start page itself.

And you can also delete certain websites from the Safari Reading List from this page only.

  • Open Safari Browser on your Mac

right click on website under reading list on safari start up page on macos big sur

And that’s it the website will be cleared from Safari Reading List. If you want to delete all websites in the list, simply click on View from the Menu Bar and select Show Reading List Sidebar.

click on view in safari menubar and select show reading list sidebar on mac

Now, right-click anywhere in Reading List Sidebar.  Select Clear All Items to completely delete everything from the reading list.

right click in sidebar and select clear all items in safari on mac

That’s all, folks.

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How to Remove Safari Reading List from iPhone, iPad, or Mac

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Safari Reading List is an Apple feature that allows you to save web pages you want to read later. It stores the page in a list that you can access from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It’s a great feature if you find yourself needing to save a lot of web pages for future reference.

However, some users find the Reading List to be a distraction and might want to get rid of it from their device. If you’re one of those users, then read on to find out how to remove the Safari Reading List.

In this article, we will tell you:

  • How to remove the Reading List from the left side of your Safari window.
  • How to remove the Reading List from your Start Page in Safari.
  • How to delete one or more items from your Reading List, including how to easily delete multiple items.

How to get rid of Reading List from the left side of the window

For users with an iPad or Mac, it may be that you just want to get rid of the Reading List from the left side of the Safari window.

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Reading List on Mac

Open the Safari app , then do one of the following:

  • Click on the Hide/Show sidebar button .
  • From the menu bar at the top, click on View , then click on Hide Sidebar or Hide Reading List Sidebar .

Reading List on iPad

Open the Safari app , then click on the Hide/Show sidebar button .

Remove Reading List from Safari Start Page

If your Reading List is showing up on your Start Page, you can change this.

On iPhone or iPad

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  • From the Start Page in Safari, tap on the Edit button at the bottom of the page.
  • Toggle the switch next to Reading List to turn it off.

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  • Open the Start Page in Safari on your Mac.
  • In the lower-right corner of the window, you should see a button that looks like three horizontal lines with three dots on them. Click on this button.
  • Uncheck the box next to Reading List .

How to delete Reading List items

If you have more than one Apple device, you may be syncing your Reading List across your devices. If this is true, when you delete items from the Reading List on one device, they will be deleted on all of your devices.

Delete Reading List on Mac

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  • Open Safari and click on the Show sidebar button (or go to the top menu bar and click on View , then Show Reading List Sidebar ).
  • To delete an item, right-click ( Control -click) on the item, then select Remove Item .
  • To delete the entire list, right-click ( Control -click) on one item, then select Clear All Items…

Delete Reading List on iPhone or iPad

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  • On iPad, tap on the Show sidebar button and, if necessary, select Reading List .
  • On iPhone, tap on the button that looks like a book at the bottom of the window. Tap on the glasses to open the Reading List.
  • Tap on Edit .
  • Select items you want to delete by tapping the circle next to each item. Pro Tip: Swipe your finger down along the column of circles to select multiple items in one swipe.
  • Tap Delete .

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Learn how to add web pages to Safari Reading List on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and read them later, even when you do not have an internet connection.

Offline Safari Reading List on iPhone

The Reading List feature in Safari is handy for saving web pages that you want to read later. You can save them in Safari on both iOS and Mac so that you can access them anywhere. What makes the Reading List feature even better is that you can read your items even when you have no Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

Add pages to your Safari Reading List

On iphone and ipad.

  • Open Safari and visit the page you want to save.
  • Tap the Share button from the bottom.
  • Choose Add to Reading List in the pop-up window.

Add to Reading List in Safari on iPhone

Open Safari and go to the page you want to save. Next, click Bookmarks > Add to Reading List from the menu bar. You’ll notice that you have the option to save all of your open tabs if you like with the Add X Open Tabs to Reading List or Add These X Tabs to Reading List feature.

Add to Reading List in Safari on Mac

Access your Safari Reading List and read the articles

  • Open Safari and tap the Bookmarks button at the bottom.
  • Tap the Reading List option from the top, which looks like a pair of glasses.
  • With your Reading List open, just tap an article to open it in the current tab. To open it in a new tab, touch and hold the article and pick Open in New Tab .

Access Reading List in Safari on iPhone

Open Safari and click the Show sidebar button in your toolbar and the Reading List option, or click View > Show Reading List Sidebar from the menu bar. Select an article to read.

Show Reading List Sidebar in Safari on Mac

Mark items as read

Access your Reading List and swipe right on an article. Now, tap Mark Read .

The Safari Reading List will keep track of the articles you read. So you can easily tap Show Unread at the bottom of the Reading List screen to see those.

Mark Reading List article as read on iPhone

Access your Reading List in the Safari sidebar. Now, swipe right on the trackpad and select Mark Read . You can also right-click on the saved article and choose Mark Read .

Mark article as Read in Safari on Mac

Remove an article or clear your list

You can remove articles from your Reading List one at a time or several at once. For one, swipe left and tap Delete .

To remove several, tap Edit on the Reading List screen, mark the ones you want to remove, and then tap Delete at the bottom.

Delete Reading List article on iPhone

Swipe left or right-click over a Reading List article and choose Remove or Remove Item .

You can also right-click an article and choose to Clear All Items .

Clear all Reading List items in Safari on Mac

Clear Safari’s Reading List cache

Nowadays, webpages are optimized for high-resolution Retina graphics and include other rich media assets so Safari’s Reading List can eat up quite a lot storage space fairly quickly.

Deleting them all on your iPhone or iPad can free up substantial space.

  • Open the Settings app and tap General > iPhone/iPad Storage .
  • Select Safari from the list of apps.
  • Swipe left on Offline Reading List and tap Delete .

Clear Safari Reading List cache on iPhone

This will remove all offline reading items. You will now need an active Wi-Fi or cellular connection to read these articles.

Enable the offline reading feature

  • Open your Settings app and select Safari .
  • Scroll down to Reading List and turn on the toggle for Automatically Save Offline .

Automatically Save Reading List articles Offline on iPhone

  • Open Safari and click Safari > Settings or Preferences from the menu bar.
  • Choose the Advanced tab.
  • Next to Reading List , check the box for Save articles for offline reading automatically .

Enable Safari Reading List Offline Mac

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Save webpages to read later in Safari on iPad

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Add the current webpage to your Reading List

the Share button

Tip: To add a linked page without opening it, touch and hold the link, then tap Add to Reading List.

View your Reading List

the Show Sidebar button

To delete an item from your Reading List, touch and hold the item, then tap Delete.

Automatically save all Reading List items to iCloud for offline reading

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How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

  • How to add a bookmark
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  • How to edit a bookmark
  • How to remove a bookmark
  • How to add an article to your Reading List
  • How to view your Reading List
  • How to delete articles from your Reading List

Your favorite iPhone can make browsing the web much easier by utilizing Bookmarks to get to your favorite webpages quicker, and using the Reading List to save articles you want to read later. In iOS 15, it's built right into Safari, allowing you to save articles and other web items for later perusal on your iPhone or iPad.

Both Reading List and Bookmarks sync via iCloud, so your links and stories are available no matter which device you have with you, whether you're taking a quick break from work on your Mac, relaxing with your iPad, or commuting with your best iPhone . Here's how to use Bookmarks and the Reading List in Safari in iOS 15 .

How to add a bookmark in Safari

  • Launch Safari from your Home screen.
  • Navigate to the website you want to bookmark.
  • Long press the bookmark button . It's the icon that looks like a book.
  • Tap Add Bookmark

How To Add Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Launc hSafari, navigate to the websire you want to bookmark, long press the bookmark button, and then tap add bookmark.

  • Tap the name to rename your bookmark.
  • Tap the location you want the bookmark. The default is Favorites.

How To Add Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Tap the name to change it and then tpa the location you want to save it.

  • Tap a new location if you want.

How To Add Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Tap a new location if you want and then tap save.

How to search for a bookmark in Safari

If you're having trouble finding a particular bookmark, you can always search for it.

  • Launch Safari from your home screen.
  • Tap the Bookmark button at the bottom of your screen.
  • Swipe down on the Bookmark list to bring up the search bar.

How To Search Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, and then swipe down on the bookmark list to reveal the search bar.

  • Tap the search bar
  • Type in your search query .

How To Search Bookmark In Safari on IPhone: Tap the search bar and then type in your search query.

How to edit a bookmark in Safari

If you ever want to change the name or location of a bookmark you've already created, you can do so by editing the bookmark right in Safari.

  • Long press the bookmark you want to edit.
  • Tap edit from the pop-up menu.

How To Edit Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, long bress the bookmark you want to edit, and then edit the pop-up menu.

Here's where you can rename or change the location of a bookmark.

How to remove a bookmark in Safari

  • Tap delete from the pop-up menu.

How To Remove Bookmark In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, long bress the bookmark you want to edit, and then remove the pop-up menu.

How to add an article to your Reading List in Safari

Not every website supports reading lists, but a lot do, so if you come across an article you want to read later, here's how.

  • Long press the bookmark button when you're on the page or article you want to add.
  • Tap Add to Reading List .

How To Add An Article To Reading List In Safari on iPhone: Long press the bookmark button and then tap add to reading list.

How to view your Reading List in Safari

Getting to all of those articles you've added to your Reading List is just a matter of a couple of taps.

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  • Tap the bookmark button .
  • Tap the Reading List . It's the icon that looks like glasses.

How To View Your Reading List In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, and then tap the reading list.

How to delete an article from your Reading List in Safari

After you've read an article, you can easily remove it from your Reading List.

How To Delete An Article On Your Reading List In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, and then tap the reading list.

  • Swipe left on the article you want to delete.
  • Tap delete .

How To Delete An Article On Your Reading List In Safari on iPhone: Swipe left on the article you want to delete and then tap delete.

You can do this on your Mac too!

Now that you've mastered Bookmarks and the Reading List on your iPhone and iPad, check out how to use Bookmarks and the Reading List on your Mac !

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How to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

The Reading List feature on Safari is helpful for saving web pages that you want to read later. Your offline reading lists are synced via iCloud so you can read them from wherever. Therefore, it is best to edit the list frequently to ensure the content you have read already is not taking up space in your device. Here is how to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad in a few simple steps.

How to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

Learn how to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

  • Launch Safari from the Home screen of your device.

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The removed web pages will no longer show up in your Safari Reading List. They will also be removed from all iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices that have your Apple ID, and Safari sync is enabled in Settings.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

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How to Clear Safari Reading List in iOS 16 on iPhone and iPad

Safari allows you to easily save your favorite articles (like those available on 360-Reader) so that you can later access them with ease at your own convenient time. It not only saves your time but also ensures you don’t miss out on great stories. This is the best way to prevent your hectic lifestyle from reading stories that appeal to your taste. However, you should make sure to delete the reading list items from time to time to stop them from cluttering the browser. That said, let’s learn how to clear the Safari reading list in iOS 16 on iPhone and iPad!

Clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

Thanks to a neat reading list manager, you can easily remove the web pages that you no longer want to keep. Yeah, you got that right! You don’t need to look anywhere else to edit and delete the unnecessary Safari reading list items.

Step 1. To get started, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Now, tap on the tiny “Bookmark” icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.

tap on the tiny "Bookmark" icon in safari

Step 3. Next, ensure that the Reading List tab (which looks like glasses) is selected.

Step 4. Next up, tap on the Edit button at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 5. Up next, select the web pages that you want to delete and hit Delete at the bottom left corner of the screen.

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That’s pretty much done!

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So, that’s how you can smartly manage Safari reading list items on your iOS or iPadOS device. As I said above, it’s better to keep the browser decluttered so that it can run smoothly and also eat less battery.

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How to Use Reading List on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

Are you the kind of person who reads a lot of written content on the web, like our wonderful articles , general news, long-form content, personal blogs, or whatever else? If so, you may be interested in taking advantage of the Reading List feature that Safari has to offer, which is useful when you want to save webpages for reading later.

Reading List works on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, so regardless fo what device you’re using you can access the feature with Safari.

Reading List gives you the option to save web content and come back to it later when you have the time to read it. You can keep adding as many web pages that you want to this list and even read the content when you’re not connected to the internet, provided you’ve saved it offline. Safari’s reading list even syncs with iCloud, so even if you switch between your Apple devices, you’ll have access to all the saved webpages.

Let’s check out using Reading List, first on iOS/iPadOS, and then on MacOS.

How to Use Safari Reading List on iPhone & iPad

The following steps are similar regardless of what iOS/iPadOS version your device is currently running. So, let’s check it out.

How to Use Reading List on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

Now, you have an idea regarding how you can properly take advantage of Safari Reading List on your iOS/iPadOS device.

How to Use Safari Reading List on Mac

The macOS version of Safari handles the Reading List feature in a very similar way, but the steps to access this feature and add webpages to the list slightly vary.

How to Use Reading List on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

There you go. At this point, you just need to add a bunch of webpages to your reading list and fill it up.

As long as iCloud is enabled for Safari, all the content stored in your reading list will be synced across all your other devices along with your bookmarks and browsing history. The webpages that you’ve saved offline from the reading list will be accessible even if you’re not connected to the internet.

By default, you’ll need to manually save each webpage for offline use. However, there’s a setting that automatically saves all the reading list items for offline reading. You can find this option by going to Settings -> Safari on your iOS/iPadOS device. Or, if you’re on Mac, you can find it under Safari Preferences.

We’re glad that we could help you get started with the Safari Reading List on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. How many articles or webpages have you added to the Reading List so far? Share your experiences and voice out your opinions in the comments section down below.

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Safari's Reading List feature is a handy tool for saving articles, webpages, and other content to read later. It allows users to curate a personalized collection of items for convenient access at a later time, whether online or offline. However, as with any collection, there comes a time when it's necessary to declutter and remove items that are no longer of interest or relevance.

In this article, we will explore the process of managing the Reading List on Safari, specifically focusing on how to delete individual items and clear the entire list. Whether you're tidying up your saved content or simply looking to streamline your browsing experience, understanding how to efficiently remove items from the Reading List is essential.

By the end of this guide, you will have a clear understanding of how to navigate and declutter your Safari Reading List , ensuring that it remains a curated selection of content that truly matters to you. Let's dive into the details of accessing and managing the Reading List on Safari to streamline your browsing experience.

Accessing the Reading List on Safari

Accessing the Reading List on Safari is a straightforward process that allows users to conveniently view and manage their saved content. Whether you're using Safari on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, the steps to access the Reading List remain consistent across devices.

Using the Sidebar : When using Safari on a Mac, the Reading List can be accessed through the sidebar. Simply click on the sidebar icon located in the upper-left corner of the Safari window. This will reveal the Reading List icon, which, when clicked, opens the list in the sidebar for easy browsing.

Using the Menu Bar : Alternatively, users can access the Reading List by clicking on the "View" menu in the Safari menu bar and selecting "Show Reading List Sidebar." This action will display the Reading List in the sidebar, allowing for quick and easy access to saved items.

On iPhone and iPad:

Using the Bookmarks Icon : On iOS devices, accessing the Reading List is as simple as tapping the bookmarks icon located at the bottom of the Safari app . From there, select the tab labeled "Reading List" to view the saved items.

Using the Share Menu : Another method to access the Reading List on iPhone and iPad is through the share menu. When browsing a webpage, tapping the share icon at the bottom of the screen and selecting "Add to Reading List" will save the page for later viewing.

Once the Reading List is accessed, users can effortlessly browse through their saved items, making it convenient to select and manage content as needed. Whether it's an article, a webpage, or any other type of content, the Reading List provides a centralized location for easy access to saved items across devices.

By understanding how to access the Reading List on Safari, users can seamlessly navigate their saved content and proceed with managing their Reading List efficiently. With this knowledge in hand, let's delve into the next steps of deleting individual items from the Reading List to further streamline the browsing experience.

Deleting individual items from the Reading List

Managing the content in your Safari Reading List involves the ability to remove individual items that are no longer relevant or of interest. Whether you've already read an article or simply want to declutter your list, deleting individual items from the Reading List is a simple and efficient process.

Using the Sidebar : When accessing the Reading List through the sidebar on Safari for Mac, simply hover over the item you wish to remove. An option to delete the item will appear on the right-hand side. Clicking this option will promptly remove the selected item from the Reading List.

Using the Menu Bar : If you prefer to manage your Reading List through the menu bar, you can right-click on the item you want to delete and select the "Remove Item" option from the context menu. This action will promptly remove the selected item from the list.

Using the Bookmarks Icon : To delete an item from the Reading List on your iOS device, tap the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the Safari app to access the Reading List. Once there, swipe from right to left on the item you wish to remove, and a "Delete" option will appear. Tapping this option will remove the selected item from the Reading List.

Using the Share Menu : Another method to delete individual items from the Reading List on iPhone and iPad is by tapping the share icon at the bottom of the screen while viewing the item. From the share menu, select "Delete" to promptly remove the item from the Reading List.

By understanding these simple steps, users can efficiently manage their Reading List by removing individual items that no longer serve their purpose. This process allows for a curated collection of content that remains relevant and tailored to the user's preferences.

Deleting individual items from the Reading List on Safari is a seamless process that empowers users to maintain a personalized and clutter-free collection of saved content. With these steps in mind, users can confidently navigate their Reading List and ensure that it reflects their current interests and reading preferences.

Clearing the entire Reading List

Sometimes, a fresh start is necessary, and clearing the entire Reading List on Safari can provide just that. Whether the list has become cluttered with outdated items or simply needs a clean slate, removing all saved content at once is a quick and effective way to streamline the browsing experience.

Using the Sidebar: When accessing the Reading List through the sidebar on Safari for Mac, users can clear the entire list by right-clicking anywhere within the Reading List and selecting the "Clear All Items" option. A confirmation prompt will appear, and upon confirmation, the entire Reading List will be cleared, providing a clean slate for new content.

Using the Menu Bar: Alternatively, users can clear the entire Reading List through the menu bar. By clicking on the "Bookmarks" menu and selecting "Clear Reading List," users can swiftly remove all saved items from the list, decluttering their browsing experience in one simple step.

Using the Bookmarks Icon: Clearing the entire Reading List on iOS devices is equally straightforward. By tapping the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the Safari app, users can access the Reading List and then tap "Edit" in the lower-right corner. A "Clear" option will appear, allowing users to remove all items from the list with a single tap.

Using the Share Menu: Another method to clear the entire Reading List on iPhone and iPad is through the share menu. While viewing the Reading List, tapping the share icon and selecting "Clear All" will promptly remove all saved items, providing a fresh start for new content.

Clearing the entire Reading List on Safari offers a sense of renewal, allowing users to start afresh and build a curated collection of content that aligns with their current interests and reading preferences. By understanding the straightforward steps to clear the entire Reading List, users can confidently manage their saved content and ensure that their Reading List remains a reflection of their evolving browsing habits and interests.

In conclusion, the Safari Reading List serves as a valuable tool for users to save and organize content for later consumption. Whether it's articles, webpages, or any other online material, the Reading List provides a convenient way to curate a personalized collection of items. However, as browsing habits evolve and interests change, the need to manage and declutter the Reading List becomes essential.

By understanding how to access and manipulate the Reading List on Safari, users can effectively streamline their browsing experience. Whether using Safari on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, the process of accessing the Reading List remains consistent, ensuring seamless navigation and management of saved content.

The ability to delete individual items from the Reading List empowers users to maintain a curated collection that aligns with their current interests. Whether it's removing items that have been read or decluttering outdated content, the process is straightforward and allows for a personalized and relevant Reading List.

Furthermore, the option to clear the entire Reading List provides a sense of renewal, allowing users to start afresh and build a collection of content that truly matters to them. This feature is particularly beneficial for those seeking a clean slate and a fresh start in managing their saved content.

In essence, the Reading List on Safari is not just a repository for saved content; it's a dynamic tool that adapts to users' evolving browsing habits and preferences. By mastering the art of managing the Reading List, users can ensure that it remains a curated selection of content that aligns with their current interests and reading preferences.

As technology continues to shape the way we consume and interact with online content, the ability to efficiently manage and declutter digital collections becomes increasingly valuable. With the insights gained from this guide, users can confidently navigate their Safari Reading List, ensuring that it remains a personalized and relevant resource for their browsing needs.

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Reading list on iPhone is undoubtedly an incredible feature. For those who are not aware of reading list, it is simply an added functionality in Safari that allows you to bookmark a particular page that you may want to read in future.

Essentially, Safari saves the page for you to read later on. However, unlike the bookmark facility, you can delete these saved pages once you have read it. After all, it does not make sense to have pages that you have already read take up extra space in your memory.

As such, deleting these lists can be quite beneficial in terms of releasing storage space and improving your phone’s performance.

  • Part 1. How to Clear Safari Offline Reading List Cache on iPhone
  • Part 2. How to Manually Delete Safari Reading List
  • Part 3. How to Permanently Delete Reading Lists on iPhone iOS 15
  • Useful Tips: How to Add Links and Websites to Reading List

1. How to Clear Safari Offline Reading List Cache

Clearing safari offline reading cache is necessary, because it helps in saving storage and Safari does not remove items from the reading list automatically.

To clear safari offline reading list cache, follow the steps below.

  • Enter Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage.
  • A pop-up list appears. Choose Safari from the list.
  • Click on Edit at the top right corner.
  • Tap the red Delete button and hit Delete again to confirm.

This process will clear safari offline reading list cache.

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2. How to Manually Delete Safari Reading List

1 delete safari reading list on iphone one by one.

If you do not have too many reading lists, then you can delete Safari reading list on iPhone one by one.

It's easy to do that, you just need to select the reading list that you want to remove, then swipe left, and the option of "Delete" will appear, tap on it to delete the reading list.

2 Mass Delete All Safari Reading List at Once

You can also delete all Safari items at once on your iPhone. The following steps are applicable.

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone and then Safari, you will see "Clear History and Website Data" option there.
  • Choose the option and then hit "Clear History and Data" to confirm.

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Kindly note that, you must enable iCloud and Safari backup to iPhone and iCloud respectively, but must turn it off immediately in order to see the option of clearing all Safari data on iPhone.

  • Clearing Safari Offline Reading List cache will not remove some important items from the reading list. However, it will not delete all unnecessary junk files. To remove all iPhone junk files, try the FREE trial version of iMyFone Umate Pro , it's free but effective.
  • Clear History and Website Data will help you to remove all cookies, history and temp data on Safari, which will also delete some important data or files.

3. How to Permanently Delete iPhone Reading Lists, Making Them Unrecoverable!

There are hardly any apps that let you delete files that can be categorized as private. Reading lists, although not sensitive, are still a type of private information that must be prevented from getting into the wrong hands.

In fact, it is very crucial to delete such private files from time to time in order to make sure your privacy is protected. With the increasing pace at which technology is advancing, so are cybercrimes. They have become ever more commonplace and it is not uncommon to have privacy breaches.

iMyFone iPhone Eraser / iMyFone iPhone Eraser for Mac can help you remove such private files completely without any possibility of recovery. With its “Erase” feature, you can easily preview and select the files that you think are private to be totally wiped.

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  • Erase deleted files: Detect the deleted files and permanently erase them to avoid privacy leak.
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  • Erase 3rd-Party Apps Traces: All private fragments or leftover by Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Chrome, Instagram and more apps will be completely removed from iPhone.

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Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer where you installed the software.

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  • Remove junk & temporary files: Clear up useless junk and temporary files to free up iPhone storage and booster up iPhone. These files include app caches, cookies, crash logs, user storage files, corrupted files etc.
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  • Mass deletion: Mass delete multiple photos/videos/Apps to save huge iPhone space.
  • Auto backup: Back up automatically the original photos and videos on PC before compression and deletion.

Tips: How to Add Links and Websites to Reading List

For people who do not have enough time to read some useful articles on Safari on their iPhone, it is possible to add the links and websites to the reading list in order to read them at sometime later. The following is a step by step guide on how to achieve this purpose.

Step 1: Open “Safari” on the home screen.

Step 2: Open the website that contains the useful articles.

Step 3: Tap “Bookmark” and tap “Add to Reading List”.

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Note: You can also add links and websites to reading list through the use of share icon or via the link itself. Whichever way you choose, you can easily add those important links to your reading list on your iPhone.

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Your Safari Reading List contains web articles you've saved to read at a later time. In this article, we'll cover how to find the Reading List on iPhone in Safari, how to search for a saved article, and how to save articles for offline reading. Let's get started!

Why You’ll Love This Tip

  • Easily find saved articles by searching your Safari Reading List. 
  • Sort saved articles to show only items you haven't read. 
  • Download Reading List articles for offline reading.

How to View Safari Reading List & Manage Reading List Content

If you don't already know how to save articles to your Safari Reading List , it's best to learn that first and then come back to learn how to find the Reading List in Safari and manage its content. Since this process is a bit different in the new iOS 15 software, if you have an earlier version you will need to  update to iOS 15  before using this tip. For other helpful iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 how-to content, try signing up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. 

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Now, let's learn how to find the Reading List on iPhone and iPad, as well as how to manage your list of saved articles in Safari.

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That's it!\ To better enhance your online reading experience, you can also learn how to use Safari Reader Mode  to read articles without ads.

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How do I clear my offline Reading List cache?

My iPhone X is currently running vs 12.1.4 and is up to date.

Under Settings> General> iPhone Storage> Safari: Offline Reading List, I see where it says clearing the cache does not remove Reading List items, but I don't see HOW to clear the cache.

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Posted on Feb 21, 2019 3:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2019 12:11 PM

Hello cailanmacLaren

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities! I understand you want to know how to delete your Offline Reading List cache. I'm happy to assist you with this. You will swipe left over the “Offline Reading List” portion to reveal a “Delete” button and tap on that to clear the Safari offline reading list cache from the iPhone.

You can refer to this article in order to see how to clear your additional cache and history: Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Best Regards.

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By Adela D. Louie, Last updated: September 26, 2022

The reading list mostly on iPad was unquestionably a fantastic feature. For someone who basically unfamiliar with the reading list, this is an extra feature within Safari that lets you can save a certain website that you might wish to visit in the future. Safari basically stores this item so that you can view later. Nevertheless, unlike with this bookmark feature, you may erase these stored pages after reading them.

Admittedly, this makes some difference to include pages you've previously read that occupy unnecessary storage space. As a result, understanding how to clear reading list on iPad may be extremely useful in regards to freeing up storage space on iPhone , iPad, and other devices but also boosting the efficiency of your device.

How to Clear Safari Reading List

Part #1: Best Tool On Clearing Safari’s Reading List – FoneDog iPhone Cleaner Part #2: Different Ways On How to Clear Reading List On iPad Part #3: Conclusion

Part #1: Best Tool On Clearing Safari’s Reading List – FoneDog iPhone Cleaner

There were far more programs that allow you to clear data classified as private. Reading lists, while maybe not confidential, are somewhat a sort of private content that would really never get under the hands of the wrong person.

In fact, it really is critical to remove this confidential information on a regular basis to ensure your privacy remains safeguarded. So prior to proceeding in the next part which provides info about how to clear reading list on iPad manually, let us introduce a tool which could further protect your private info while clearing it on.

The FoneDog iPhone Cleaner has been the ideal iOS sweeper for removing unwanted items from your devices. It moreover safeguards your private data while making your iPad quicker but also comfortable to use. Whenever you simply really want clear specific files or kinds from your iPad, you might choose FoneDog iPhone Cleaner to examine records and choose whatever to clear. Everything just quickly detects but also deletes Safari cookies, hidden preferences, reading list bookmarks, and most other items.

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Nevertheless, below are the procedures you might do to make such private data as the reading list for more secure while clearing it out, follow:

  • The FoneDog iPhone Cleaner may be downloaded, installed, and run from your device. To confirm the activation, enter your account address as well as the registration number you obtained from them.
  • After obtaining the tool you must now do what follows, on just the left part of the display, choose on “ Erase Private Data ” option. There have been 2 options you could choose from in which you can either pick on the One-Click Erase feature or perhaps the Custom Erase feature.
  • And from there, press on the option which indicates “ Custom Erase ” to begin detecting your iPad/iPhone device. Whenever the scanned procedure was now finished, all protected information is displayed. After which, choose the superfluous items whilst also checking the box next to each option, as well as subsequently click on the option which indicates “ Erase ” so that it will then delete the items you've chosen.
  • Whereupon, provided you select an option which indicates “ One-click Erase ”, then that might instantly begin scanning or otherwise removing the confidential information.

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Part #2: Different Ways On How to Clear Reading List On iPad

Safari's Reading Lists enables viewers to store as well as categorize web articles for future references, presumably online and otherwise offline. Most Reading List contents are synced through iCloud , so they're available on most of your iOS devices. As a result, you must ensure that the data you've previously viewed no longer appears. Keep reading to know how to delete entries but also know how to clear your reading list on iPad, iPhone, as well as Mac.

How to Clear Reading List on iPad/iPhone

Whenever you might not keep a lot of reading lists, you may erase them over and over again on your iPad. Using your iPad/iPhone, you may also erase multiple Safari pages in one go. The actions listed below are relevant to knowing how to clear reading list on iPad. Here's how it's done:

  • To begin with the process, solely just boot up Safari using your iPad gadget or your iPhone device.
  • Just at the very bottom of that same interface, you must then press on that “ Bookmarks ” tab.
  • Now at the highest part, select the “ Reading List ” option.
  • And from there, while on the bottom-right side of that display, press on the option which indicates “ Edit ”.
  • After that, you must touch/tap on the checkboxes beside each page within your Reading List anything which you wish to delete sequentially, after which press on the option that indicates “ Delete ” mostly in the bottom-left brink of that display.
  • To complete, press on the tab that indicates “ Done ” throughout the bottom quadrant.

How to Clear Reading List on iPad/iPhone

How to Clear Items on Safari's Reading List on iPad/iPhone

After learning how to clear reading list on iPad, we'll go through the procedures you'll be doing to clear Reading List items from your iPad. Therefore, with no further fanfare, here we go:

  • You must first, startup the Safari application using your iPad device or perhaps the iPhone.
  • And from that, somewhere at bottom of said screen, simply press on that “ Bookmarks ” option.
  • Afterward, hit on the option which indicates the “ Reading List ” option towards the highest point, after which slide towards the left then select that red “ Delete ” icon to erase that web page. And from there you are done.

How to Clear Items on Safari's Reading List on iPad/iPhone

How to Clear Reading List on Mac

  • To proceed, the very first thing you need to do is start the Safari app on your Mac device.
  • And after which hit that “ Sidebar ” symbol within Safari's navigation bar, and from there, unless this then isn't visible, press on the “ Reading List ” option towards the leading edge upon the column.
  • Thereafter, clear Any Entries by right-clicking each and every entry within your Reading List using this dropdown list.
  • To finalize the procedure, select on “ Clear ” option throughout the dialog window. Even though your Reading List gets automatically synchronized via iCloud, whatsoever modifications you made to something on any gadget will then be replicated on those other gadgets logged onto your Apple profile.

How to Clear Reading List on Mac

How to Clear Items on Safari's Reading List on Mac

Now that you've known how to clear reading list on iPad, to proceed, we'll go through the procedures you'll be doing to clear Reading List items from your Mac. Therefore, below are the steps on how we could do it, here we go:

  • To actually start, simply go over through Safari on your Mac.
  • Choose that Sidebar symbol from Safari's task manager, and after that, provided this then hasn't been visible, choose on the option which indicates the “ Reading List ” button towards the upper edge of said column.
  • Unless you're utilizing a trackpad, slide left with two fingertips upon that website page you wish to consider removing out from Reading List, and from there select that red “ Remove ” toggle. Alternatively, you may right-click upon that as well as choose an option which indicates “ Remove Item ” out from the dropdown selection.

How to Clear Items on Safari's Reading List on Mac

How to Clear Reading List on macOS Catalina/macOS Big Sur

Clearing Reading List from Safari with macOS Catalina or even macOS Big Sur would be as simple as it is with iOS procedure. Allow us to demonstrate, follow the steps provided below:

  • The first thing you need to do is to open up the Safari software on your Mac device which operates either macOS Catalina or perhaps macOS Big Sur.
  • After that, again from the top navigation bar, select on the option that indicates “ View ”.
  • After which display Reading List Toolbar should be selected.
  • Upon entering, slide straight toward the left. Afterward, select on the option that indicates “ Remove ”. Alternatively, hold down your Control button as well as select on such a list. Secondly, choose on the option that indicates “ Remove Item ”.
  • To clear anything from this same Reading List, you could just right-click and otherwise Control-click just using keyboard buttons everywhere throughout the Reading List pane as well as click on the option that indicates “ Clear All Items ”. When adding a site to Safari Reading List, go over to the site, hit the “ Share ” symbol, and thereafter press on the option that indicates “ Add to Reading List ”.

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Part #3: Conclusion

To conclude, it is essential to know how to clear reading list on iPad as well as on other iOS/Mac devices. Clearing up such a reading list could help your device to have better performance and also could free up more space on your iPad device. As a result, you would perhaps engage in the practice of emptying up as well as organizing your Safari Reading List on a regular basis.

That being said, you could choose whether use the manual one or the fastest option on clearing up your reading list. For most convenience, make use of the FoneDog iPhone Cleaner, this iPad-cleaning tool is a one-click away and super easy to use. We hope that this article helps you on clearing as well clean up your iPad. Have a nice day!

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  1. How to Clear Safari Reading List on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    Make sure you're in the Reading List section before you proceed to the next step. Now, Control-click or right-click on any of the items in your Reading List to bring up the context menu. Now, click on "Clear All Items" which is the last option. When you're prompted by Safari to confirm your action, click on "Clear" and your Reading ...

  2. How to Clear Safari Reading List

    Launch Safari on your Mac. Click the Sidebar icon in Safari's task bar, then click the Reading List tab at the top of the sidebar if it isn't already showing. Right-click ( Ctrl-click) any item in ...

  3. How to Delete Safari Reading List on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    If you want to delete everything from the Reading List, right-click (or Control-click) anywhere on the Reading List sidebar and select Clear All Items. One thing to note is that you get the option to remove all items from Reading List on Mac, but not on iPhone or iPad. If you want to add a webpage to Safari Reading List, visit the page, tap on ...

  4. How to Remove Safari Reading List from iPhone, iPad, or Mac

    Delete Reading List on iPhone or iPad. Open Safari, then: On iPad, tap on the Show sidebar button and, if necessary, select Reading List. On iPhone, tap on the button that looks like a book at the bottom of the window. Tap on the glasses to open the Reading List. Tap on Edit. Select items you want to delete by tapping the circle next to each item.

  5. How Do I Add or Delete Items From My Safari Reading List on iOS and

    On macOS. Load the relevant page in Safari then use any of the methods below to add that page to your Reading List: Click the share button and choose Add to Reading List. Hover over Safari's Smart Search field and click the plus button that appears. Use the shortcut cmd+shift+D.

  6. How to manage your Safari Reading List on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    Access your Safari Reading List and read the articles On iPhone and iPad. Open Safari and tap the Bookmarks button at the bottom.; Tap the Reading List option from the top, which looks like a pair of glasses.; With your Reading List open, just tap an article to open it in the current tab. To open it in a new tab, touch and hold the article and pick Open in New Tab.

  7. Save webpages to read later in Safari on iPad

    Automatically save all Reading List items to iCloud for offline reading. Go to Settings > Safari, then turn on Automatically Save Offline (below Reading List). In Safari on iPad, save interesting websites to your Reading List to read later. Access your Reading List even when you're offline.

  8. Add and Delete Safari Reading List On iPhone, iPad, and Mac

    To add a website to offline reading, follow the steps below: 1. Open the Safari browser from Launchpad, Finder, or Spotlight. 2. Click on the sidebar icon located in the Safari top left corner. 3. Then, in the top tab of the sidebar, click on the glasses icon to see the reading list.

  9. How to delete Safari Reading List on Mac and iPhone

    To open Safari Reading List via sidebar, find the sidebar icon in the top left corner of your Safari browser and click on it: Open Reading List. Spot Reading List in your Safari sidebar and click on it: Now you can see and review your Reading List in Safari and delete any items you want. Alternatively, open the Reading List via the menu bar by ...

  10. How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

    Launch Safari from your Home screen. Tap the bookmark button. Tap the Reading List. It's the icon that looks like glasses. How To View Your Reading List In Safari on iPhone: Launch Safari, tap the bookmark button, and then tap the reading list. (Image credit: iMore) Swipe left on the article you want to delete.

  11. How to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

    Learn how to clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad. Launch Safari from the Home screen of your device. Tap on the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the screen. Next, tap on the glasses icon ...

  12. How to Clear Safari Reading List on iPhone and iPad

    Step 3. Next, ensure that the Reading List tab (which looks like glasses) is selected.. Step 4. Next up, tap on the Edit button at the bottom right corner of the screen.. Step 5. Up next, select the web pages that you want to delete and hit Delete at the bottom left corner of the screen.

  13. How to Use Reading List on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

    Launch the built-in Safari app and head over to the webpage that you want to save or add to the reading list. Tap on the share icon located in the bottom menu. Next, choose "Add to Reading List" which is located just below the Copy option to add the page to your reading list. To access the Safari Reading List, tap on the Bookmark icon from ...

  14. how can I erase the reading list in safari

    In Safari, select View > Show Reading List Sidebar if it's not displayed. Control-click any item. Select Remove Item. You can only clear your Reading List entirely in macOS Safari. And if you're using macOS, you can easily delete all Reading List items. In step 3 just above, select Clear All Items and confirm by clicking Clear.

  15. How to edit reading list on safari

    On iOS. Open your Reading List and swipe left on the item you wish to delete, then tap Delete. Alternatively, tap Edit and select multiple pages to remove from your Reading List at once. On macOS. Open your Reading List and control-click the item you wish to delete, then click Remove Item.

  16. How To Delete From Reading List On Safari

    Accessing the Reading List on Safari is a straightforward process that allows users to conveniently view and manage their saved content. Whether you're using Safari on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, the steps to access the Reading List remain consistent across devices. On Mac: Using the Sidebar: When using Safari on a Mac, the Reading List can be ...

  17. How to Delete Reading Lists Your iPhone/iPad and Mac

    Delete from iphone. Head back to the main settings menu and tap on Safari. Then, tap on the option that reads Clear History and Website Data. Clear history data. Tap on Clear History and Data in the prompt on your screen. Clear data prompt. You are all set. Your Safari reading list should now be cleared. Part 3.

  18. Clear Reading List on Your iPhone/iPad (iOS 15 Supported)

    Enter Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage. A pop-up list appears. Choose Safari from the list. Click on Edit at the top right corner. Tap the red Delete button and hit Delete again to confirm. This process will clear safari offline reading list cache. 2.

  19. How to Use Safari's Reading List on the iPad

    Removing items from the Reading List: Swipe the item from left to right or right to left and then tap its red Delete button. The Reading List feature requires an active Internet connection. For a "Reading List" experience that lets you read web pages later without an Internet connection, check out Marco Arment's superb Instapaper app ...

  20. How to Find & Search Safari Reading List on iPhone

    Open the Safari app. Tap the Bookmarks icon. Tap the Reading Glasses icon to view your Reading List. Tap an article to open and read it. If you want to search the Reading List in Safari, swipe down to access the search bar. Type in a phrase or keyword from the article, and relevant articles will appear below.

  21. How do I clear my offline Reading List ca…

    You will swipe left over the "Offline Reading List" portion to reveal a "Delete" button and tap on that to clear the Safari offline reading list cache from the iPhone. You can refer to this article in order to see how to clear your additional cache and history: Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  22. Explore More: How to Clear Reading List On iPad in 2022

    How to Clear Reading List on Mac. To proceed, the very first thing you need to do is start the Safari app on your Mac device. And after which hit that "Sidebar" symbol within Safari's navigation bar, and from there, unless this then isn't visible, press on the "Reading List" option towards the leading edge upon the column. Thereafter, clear Any Entries by right-clicking each and every ...

  23. Safari Reading List disappears on iPad, iPhone, or Mac? How to fix

    For iPhone, iPad, and iPod, choose the Bookmark icon (open book) then tap the reading list icon (a pair of glasses) For Macs, click the Sidebar button in the toolbar, then click the Reading List icon (a pair of glasses) at the top of the sidebar. Check that your Reading List shows all. Open your Safari reading list and scroll down on that list ...