If you want to permanently —meaning they never, ever come back—you need to think beyond the settings menu.
To stop Chrome from showing most visited pages altogether: remove most visited pages
Edge is now built on the same engine as Chrome (Chromium), but Microsoft has layered its own interface on top. Removing "Most Visited" pages here requires a hybrid approach. If you want to permanently —meaning they never,
The ability to is not just about cleaning up your browser; it is about controlling your attention. Every time you open a new tab, you have a cognitive choice. A cluttered grid of thumbnails pulls you toward mindless browsing. A blank page allows you to focus. The ability to is not just about cleaning
Long-press the shortcut icon you want to eliminate and tap .
No. Bookmarks are separate. Removing “most visited” does not affect saved bookmarks.
Updated for 2025 browser versions. If a specific menu item has moved, look for synonyms like "Top Sites," "Frequently Visited," "Speed Dial," or "Shortcuts."