FAQ


Do I need to clear my browsing history?

No. Trail Sweeper prevents the browser from saving your browsing history.

Do I need to clear my search history?

No. Trail Sweeper prevents the browser from saving your search history.

Will it keep history on a specific website?

No. Trail Sweeper prevents the browser from saving history on any website.

Will other people be able to see the websites I visit in my browser?

No. Trail Sweeper prevents the browser from saving information on your websites so other people will not be able to see it.

Will it hide my history from my employer or network provider?

No. Trail Sweeper only prevents the browser from saving the history locally. Your network provider will still be able to monitor your Internet traffic.

Do I need to clear my cookies manually?

Yes. Trail Sweeper only protects your browsing history; it does not clear your cookies.

Will it clear my passwords?

No. Trail Sweeper does not manage your saved passwords.

How can I tell if the app is installed?

Trail Sweeper is installed in the same place where other extensions are installed in your browser. Open your installed extensions list and search for "Trail Sweeper".

How can I tell if the app is enabled?

Trail Sweeper installs an icon into the browser's Address bar. Click on the icon to view the Trail Sweeper status.