Apple’s Safari is notoriously stubborn about customization. It assumes you want the Apple way. Removing "Most Visited" (called "Frequently Visited") is possible, but Apple hides the switch.
Firefox doesn’t have a built-in “Most Visited” section on new tabs by default – it shows “Top Sites” instead. To clear/remove those: remove most visited pages
She unselected the ICU page. Couldn't do it. The Saturn rocket page. Couldn't. The soundboard… she paused, then left it. Some ghosts deserve the bandwidth. Apple’s Safari is notoriously stubborn about customization
If you find yourself reflexively clicking on social media or news sites because they are "right there," removing the shortcut can help break the cycle of mindless browsing. The "Nuclear Option": Clearing Browser History remove most visited pages