New Windscribe feature lets you wipe saved Wi-Fi networks with one click

• Windscribe adds Clear Wi-Fi History to easily wipe saved network data
• One-click removal works on Windows, macOS, and Linux devices
• It improves location privacy without disconnecting from Wi-Fi

Windscribe has added a new Clear Wi-Fi History feature to its desktop VPN apps, allowing users to erase the stored list of Wi-Fi networks their device has accumulated over time.

Available via Windscribe’s Windows, macOS, and Linux apps, the new feature removes the scrapbook of every hotspot a user has ever connected to with a single click, all while keeping the user’s current connection active.

By erasing this hidden breadcrumb trail, Windscribe reduces the risk that a user’s physical movements will be reconstructed from Wi-Fi logs. The result is stronger location privacy and fewer clues for anyone trying to track an individual. Windscribe’s Clear Wi-Fi History feature is further evidence of why the service is considered one of the best VPNs for privacy-focused users.

Why using Windscribe's Clear Wi-Fi History feature

Devices usually keep track of every network you’ve connected to, including names (SSIDs) and identifiers (MAC addresses). That information can then be cross-referenced with public Wi-Fi location databases to map where you’ve been.

This stored history isn’t cleared by normal browser or VPN settings, so it can continue to be a privacy risk even if you use other privacy tools.

Windscribe’s Clear Wi-Fi History is built into its Windows, macOS, and Linux VPN apps, helping users remove the list of Wi-Fi networks their device has saved over time.

Subscribers can use the feature by opening their Windscribe desktop app and selecting the Clear Wi-Fi History option via the settings.

Selecting the option wipes all previously saved Wi-Fi network entries on your device in just one click, without disconnecting you from your current connection. This saves you from having to delete each network manually or having to juggle technical command-line steps.

Windscribe's new feature makes it harder for anyone with access to your device’s Wi-Fi history — such as advertisers or hackers — to reconstruct a map of your physical movements.

By clearing this network footprint regularly, you can reduce the risk of offline tracking tied to your device’s saved Wi-Fi data, adding another layer of privacy alongside Windscribe’s traditional VPN protection.

Beyond the new Clear Wi-Fi History option, Windscribe continues to bundle a growing suite of privacy-focused tools. The VPN already offers split tunneling, MAC address spoofing, and the ROBERT DNS filter that blocks ads, trackers, and malware.

Windscribe has positioned itself as a hub for privacy-first services, partnering with like-minded tools and allowing users to combine Windscribe with open-source or third-party solutions for more comprehensive protection.

At the same time, it has lowered the barrier to entry by introducing a completely anonymous signup option that generates a random 32-character hash instead of requiring an email, username, or password. This move has reinforced Windscribe’s no-logs stance and gives privacy-conscious users a way to start using the service without revealing personal details.

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