How to Automatically Close Inactive Safari Tabs on Your iPhone or iPad

Managing multiple tabs in Safari on an iPhone or iPad can sometimes become overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of inactive tabs open. However, there are ways to simplify your browsing experience by automatically closing inactive tabs. This article will guide you through the process and provide tips on configuring automatic tab closures.

Automatic Tab Closures on iPhone 8 Plus

For users of older iPhones like the iPhone 8 Plus, the method to close inactive tabs is slightly different. On this model, simply hold your finger on the double square icon located on the lower right corner of the screen. A menu will pop up, offering the option to close all tabs. This menu also displays the number of tabs currently open. Tap on the menu to proceed with this action.

Settings for Automatic Tab Closures

For more advanced users and to tailor your browsing experience according to your preferences, go to Settings Safari Close Tabs. Here, you have the option to set when inactive tabs should be closed: manually, after one day, one week, or one month. This way, you can decide how long your tabs will stay open, or if you prefer complete control over your tabs.

Manually Closing Tabs in iOS Safari

For those moments when you want to manually close a tab in iOS, you can do so using the following steps:

Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the double square tab icon located in the bottom right corner of your screen. In the list of tabs displayed, tap the 'X' located in the upper left corner of the tab you wish to close.

This method allows you to close a single tab without closing all of them.

Automatically Closing All Safari Tabs on iPad

If you are using an iPad and want to close all tabs in Safari at once, follow these steps:

Open Safari. Tap and hold the tab icon located in the bottom right corner of the screen. A menu will pop up, offering the option to close all tabs. Tap this option to close all tabs at once.

To configure automatic tab closures on your iPad with iPad OS 13, follow these steps:

Go to Settings Safari Close Tabs. Select whether tabs should be closed automatically after one day, one week, or one month.

Conclusion

Managing multiple tabs in Safari on your iPhone or iPad can be simplified with these settings and methods. Whether you prefer to use automatic closures or manual tab management, these features help keep your browsing experience organized and clutter-free.

For a more visual guide, you may want to watch this video which details the process of closing inactive tabs.