Chrome revamps 'Delete Browsing Data' Dialog: Here's why you should care

Google is preparing a fresh look for the “Delete Browsing Data” dialog in the desktop version of Chrome, available in the Canary version. The flag, aptly named “Revamped Delete Browsing Data dialog,” will introduce UI changes and remove the option to delete all saved passwords at once.

Right now, the dialog allows you to clear various types of browsing data, like history, cookies, saved passwords, and autofill information. While it’s been convenient, the interface hasn’t had a major update in quite some time.

Chrome’s Delete Browsing Data dialog getting a revamp

One of the biggest changes is the removal of the option to delete all saved passwords at once. Currently, you can delete all your passwords through this dialog by selecting “Passwords and other sign-in data” under the Advanced settings.

In the implmentation bug, Google notes “Revamp the DBD dialog on Desktop and remove bulk password deletion option from the dialog.”

The “Revamped Delete Browsing Data dialog” flag states: “Enables a revamped Delete Browsing Data dialog on Desktop. This includes UI changes and removal of the bulk password deletion option from the dialog.”

The removal of this option suggests Google wants users to manage their passwords through Google Password Manager settings instead. This change not only offers more control and security features but also helps prevent accidental password deletion if you’re in a hurry.

Google conducted a timeframe experiment for the Clear Browsing Data dialog last year, ensuring users select a time range from the dropdown intentionally to make a choice about the amount of data they want to remove, thereby reducing the risk of unintentional data loss.

Even though the interface for selecting and clearing data might change, Chrome will still delete your browsing data. For instance, if you need to quickly clear your cache, the option will still be there, just in a new interface.

That’s not all—Chrome is making Incognito mode faster and could use AI to automatically change compromised passwords. Additionally, Chrome on Windows 11 uses Echo Cancellation and will make it easier to block all extensions on specific websites.

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