Is Incognito Mode Really Private? What You Should Know When you open an incognito window in your browser, you may feel like you've entered a secret corner of the internet. No search history, no cookies saved, and a clean slate every time you close the tab. But is incognito mode really private? The answer is more complex than it seems. What Is Incognito Mode? Incognito mode, also known as private browsing, is a feature available in most modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. When you browse in this mode: Your browser doesn’t save your search history Cookies and site data are cleared after you close the window Logged-in accounts or autofill information aren't remembered This can be useful when shopping for gifts, signing into multiple accounts, or using a public computer. But there are significant limitations. What Incognito Mode Doesn't Do Many users believe incognito mode offers complete anonymity. In reality, it only limits what your browser sto...