.WEBHISTORY File Extension

Web Browser History File

Files with .webhistory extension store history data of web browsing in Apple Safari browser. Safari on Mac OS X saves history information in these files by default in folder [user] / Library / Caches ...

General Information

Title .WEBHISTORY File Extension
Extension .webhistory
Full Form Web Browser History File
File Type Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store browsing history
Additional Functions Data recovery, Analysis
Features Timestamped URLs, Titles

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text, Binary
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Browsing History Review Yes
Forensic Analysis Yes
Parental Controls Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Privacy exposure
Best Practices Regular deletion, Private browsing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by browser
Latest Version Varies by browser

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .history, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple Safari Free Mac, iOS
WebHistory Viewer Free, Commercial Windows, Mac