How to Stop URLs From Appearing on the Firefox Address Bar
Firefox, a free Web browser, stores all your visited addresses by default. When typing in the address bar at the top of the browser, a drop-down list appears predicting your address based on past websites you have visited. You can also click the downward-pointing arrow in the address bar to view recently visited websites. While often useful, the feature can lead to unwanted transparency if a friend or colleague uses your computer and views items in the address bar. Clear your history and prevent Firefox from saving addresses in order to stop the browser from displaying URLs.
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Instructions
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Open Firefox and press "Ctrl," "Shift" and "Del" simultaneously. The "Clear Recent History" window opens.
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Place a check in the "Browsing & Download History" box if necessary.
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Click the drop-down menu next to "Time range to clear" and click "Everything."
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Click "Clear Now." The address bar history clears.
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Click the "Firefox" button on the top-left corner and choose "Options" from the list. A window opens.
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Click "Privacy" at the top of the window.
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Click the "Firefox will" drop-down box in the "History" section and click "Never remember history."
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Click "OK."
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Tips & Warnings
You can also turn on private browsing to prevent Firefox from saving any data during your browsing session. Click the "Firefox" button at the top-left corner and click "Start Private Browsing." Close Firefox to end your private browsing session.
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