How to Clear Browser Cache on All Devices

Clearing your browser cache helps fix website loading issues, improves speed, and frees up storage. Here’s an easy guide for clearing cache on different browsers and devices.

1. Google Chrome (Computer)

  • Open Chrome.
  • Click the three dots (top right corner).
  • Go to Settings > Privacy and security.
  • Click Clear browsing data.
  • Select Cached images and files.
  • Choose the time range (select All time for complete clearing).
  • Click Clear data.

2. Google Chrome (Android)

  • Open Chrome app.
  • Tap the three dots (top right).
  • Go to History > Clear browsing data.
  • Check Cached images and files.
  • Choose time range.
  • Tap Clear data.

3. Mozilla Firefox (Computer)

  • Open Firefox.
  • Click the three lines (top right).
  • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
  • Scroll to Cookies and Site Data.
  • Click Clear Data.
  • Check Cached Web Content.
  • Click Clear.

4. Mozilla Firefox (Mobile)

  • Open Firefox app.
  • Tap the three dots (bottom right or top right).
  • Go to Settings > Delete browsing data.
  • Select Cache.
  • Tap Delete browsing data.

5. Microsoft Edge (Computer)

  • Open Edge.
  • Click the three dots (top right).
  • Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
  • Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
  • Check Cached images and files.
  • Click Clear now.

6. Microsoft Edge (Mobile)

  • Open Edge app.
  • Tap the three dots (bottom center).
  • Go to Settings > Privacy and security.
  • Tap Clear browsing data.
  • Check Cached images and files.
  • Tap Clear data.

7. Safari (Mac)

  • Open Safari.
  • Click Safari (top left) > Preferences.
  • Go to Advanced and check Show Develop menu.
  • Click Develop in the menu bar.
  • Select Empty Caches.

8. Safari (iPhone/iPad)

  • Go to Settings > Safari.
  • Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data.
  • Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.

9. Android (Default Browser)

  • Open your browser.
  • Tap the menu (three dots).
  • Go to Settings > Privacy.
  • Tap Clear browsing data.
  • Check Cache.
  • Tap Clear data.

10. Clearing Cache on All Devices (General Tip)

  • Always close your browser after clearing the cache.
  • Restart your device if needed to see changes.

Why Clear Cache?

  • Fixes website errors
  • Speeds up browser performance
  • Frees up storage space

What is Browser Cache?

A browser cache is like a temporary storage on your device. When you visit a website, your browser saves some parts of the site (like images, files, and scripts) so that the next time you visit, the website loads faster.

Advantages of Browser Cache:

  • Faster Loading: Websites open quickly because saved files don’t need to be downloaded again.
  • Less Data Usage: It reduces the amount of data your browser uses.
  • Better Performance: It makes browsing smoother, especially on slow internet connections.

Disadvantages of Browser Cache:

  • Outdated Information: Sometimes, the browser shows old content instead of the latest version.
  • Website Errors: Cached data can cause websites to load incorrectly or not work as expected.
  • Takes Up Storage: Over time, cache files can take up a lot of space on your device.