Can other devices see your private history?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

When it comes to browsing privately, one of the key benefits is that other people who use the same device won’t be able to see your browsing history. This can be particularly useful if you share a computer or device with others, as it allows you to maintain your privacy.

Let’s take a closer look at how browsing privately works and whether other devices can see your private history. When you open a new Incognito window in Google Chrome, the browser does not save your browsing history. This means that any websites you visit or searches you perform will not be recorded in the browser’s history.

Additionally, any information you enter in forms, such as login credentials or personal details, will not be saved. This can be beneficial if you’re using a public computer or a device that is shared with others, as it helps to prevent your sensitive information from being stored on the device.

However, it’s important to note that while Chrome doesn’t save your browsing history in Incognito mode, it doesn’t make you completely anonymous online. Websites you visit, your internet service provider, and network administrators may still be able to track your online activity.

In terms of other devices being able to see your private history, it depends on how you’re accessing the internet. If you’re using a shared device, such as a computer or tablet, and you’re browsing privately in Incognito mode, other users of the same device will not be able to see your private browsing history.

For example, if you’re using a family computer and you browse privately, your siblings or parents won’t be able to see the websites you’ve visited when they use the same computer later on. This can be particularly useful if you want to maintain your privacy and keep your browsing activity separate from others who use the device.

However, it’s important to remember that your private browsing history is still visible to the internet service provider or network administrator. If you’re using a device connected to a network, such as a school or workplace network, the network administrator may still be able to monitor your online activity, even if you’re browsing privately.

When you browse privately in Incognito mode on Google Chrome, your browsing history is not saved in the browser and other users of the same device won’t be able to see your private history. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that private browsing doesn’t make you completely anonymous online, as websites and network administrators may still be able to track your activity.