If you’ve ever opened Safari on your iPhone 15 and realized you have dozens (or even hundreds!) of tabs open, you’re not alone. Most of us forget to close tabs after browsing, and over time, they pile up. While having many tabs doesn’t usually slow down your iPhone, it can make finding the right one frustrating.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to close all tabs on iPhone 15 in just a few taps. We’ll also cover tips for managing Safari tabs more efficiently, including how to set tabs to close automatically.
Why Close All Tabs on iPhone 15?
You might wonder: Does it even matter if I leave all my Safari tabs open?
Here’s why it’s a good idea to clear them out once in a while:
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✅ Keeps Safari organized
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✅ Prevents clutter and distractions
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✅ Helps you find important tabs faster
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✅ Frees up a small amount of memory and storage
Think of it like cleaning your desk—sure, you could leave papers everywhere, but a tidy workspace makes life easier.
Method 1: Close All Tabs in Safari Manually
Here’s the quickest way to close all Safari tabs at once.
Steps:
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Open the Safari app on your iPhone 15.
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Tap the Tabs button (two overlapping squares) in the bottom-right corner.
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Press and hold the Done button in the bottom-right corner.
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A pop-up will appear with the option: Close All [X] Tabs.
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Tap it → Confirm → All your tabs will close instantly.
👉 Example: If you had 87 tabs open, it will say Close All 87 Tabs.
Method 2: Close Individual Tabs
Don’t want to close everything? You can shut tabs one by one.
Steps:
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Open Safari > Tabs button.
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Swipe left on the tab you want to close.
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Tap the red Close button.
Method 3: Set Safari to Close Tabs Automatically
If you don’t want to deal with manual cleanup, you can set Safari to close tabs automatically after a certain period.
Steps:
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Open Settings on your iPhone 15.
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Scroll down → Tap Safari.
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Under Tabs, select Close Tabs.
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Choose from:
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After One Day
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After One Week
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After One Month
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Manually (default)
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👉 Tip: If you’re a heavy Safari user, setting it to “After One Week” is a good balance.
Method 4: Use Private Browsing Mode
Another way to avoid tab clutter is by using Private Browsing Mode. Tabs in this mode don’t stay open permanently.
Steps:
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Open Safari > Tabs button.
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Tap the [# Tabs] at the bottom center.
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Select Private → Tap Done.
Now, when you close Safari, your private tabs won’t linger.
Extra Tips to Manage Safari Tabs Better
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⭐ Bookmark important pages before closing all tabs so you don’t lose them.
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⭐ Group tabs by using Tab Groups (great for work vs. personal browsing).
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⭐ Use the search bar inside Safari’s tab view to quickly find a specific site.
Conclusion
Closing all tabs on your iPhone 15 is quick and simple. Whether you prefer to do it manually, set Safari to close tabs automatically, or use private browsing, you now have multiple ways to keep your browser clutter-free.
✅ Quickest method: Press and hold Done in Safari’s tab view → Tap Close All Tabs.
With these tips, your Safari experience will feel faster, cleaner, and more organized.
FAQs
1. Does having too many Safari tabs open slow down my iPhone 15?
Not significantly, but it can make Safari harder to navigate.
2. Can I recover tabs after closing them all?
Yes, open Safari → Press and hold the + button in tab view → Recently Closed Tabs will appear.
3. Is there a limit to Safari tabs on iPhone 15?
Yes, Safari allows up to 500 tabs open at once.
4. Can I close all tabs in Chrome on iPhone 15 too?
Yes, in Chrome → Tap the tabs icon → Tap Edit → Select Close All Tabs.
5. What’s the best setting for automatic tab closure?
Most users find One Week to be the perfect balance between convenience and tidiness.