HistoryHound for Mac download

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Return to previously viewed pages simply by typing keywords — HistoryHound lets you jump back through your browsing history with a word search.

Product snapshot

HistoryHound is a trial Mac utility developed by Stclairsw and listed under Internet software → Web (Browser Enhancements). It’s a compact application that occupies less disk space than many titles in the same category.

Compatibility and language

Runs on Mac OS X and earlier Mac releases
Interface and documentation are provided in English only

Release details

Current build: 1.9.7
Last updated: October 27, 2009

Popularity metrics

Added to our catalog in 2006
Total recorded downloads: 142
Downloads during the last week: 0

Notable improvements and fixes

Now filters out excessively long URLs to avoid errors
Select multiple addresses in the Index Status view to open or copy them at once via the contextual menu
The download subsystem has been optimized for speed and clearer error reporting
Better processing of web pages that redirect visitors
Can index directories containing .webloc, .webhistory, and .webbookmark items
Added compatibility with Google Chrome
Added compatibility with Opera 10.0
Added compatibility with Safari 4.0

Alternative option

If you’re exploring other tools, consider the trial of Respondus LockDown Browser as a recommended alternative.

Technical

Title

HistoryHound

Requirements

Language

No language has been specified.

Available languages

License

Free

Latest update

2025-11-21

Author

Stclairsw

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