How to Clear Browser Cache?

SELECT: Chrome, Firefox , Microsoft Edge , Internet Explorer , Brave , Opera or Safari

How to Clear Browser Cache in Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and Control Google Chrome in the top right-hand corner (the 3-dot menu next to your profile picture).
2. Open Settings.
3. Expand Advanced on the left-hand side, and you will see few options.
4. Click Privacy and Security.
5. Open Clear Browsing data, and it will open a pop-up.
   • Under Time range — Choose the All-Time option.
   • Uncheck Browsing History and Cookies and other site data .
   • Ensure that Cached Images and Files is still checked. It should tell you how much space you will potentially free up by clearing the cache.
   • Click Clear Data . This process will take a few seconds to minutes depending on how big your cache is.

Google Chrome Shortcut

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Chrome to access the Clear Browsing Data settings.

How to Clear Browser Cache in Firefox

1. Click the 3-line menu in the top right-hand corner.
2. Go to Options.
3. Click Privacy & Security on the left-hand side .
4. It should bring the Browser Privacy options. Scroll to Cookies and Site Data section.
5. Open Clear Data, and it will open a pop-up.
   • Uncheck Cookies and Site Data.
   • Check Cached Web Content.
   • Click Clear .

Firefox Shortcut

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Chrome to access the Clear Browsing Data settings.

How to Clear Browser Cache in Microsoft Edge

1. Click Settings and More (the 3-dot menu) in the top right-hand corner. Alternatively, use the shortcut Alt+F to access settings.
2. Go to Settings towards the bottom.
3. On the left-hand side, click Privacy and Services.
4. Under Clear Browsing Data , click the Choose what to clear button.
5. A pop-up called Clear Browsing Data will open.
   • Under Time range — Choose the All-time option.
   • Uncheck Browsing History, Download History, and Cookies and other site data .
   • Ensure that Cached Images and Files are still checked.
   • Click Clear Now .

Microsoft Edge Shortcut

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Chrome to access the Clear Browsing Data settings.

How to Clear Browser Cache in Internet Explorer

1. Click the Settings icon on the top right-hand corner.
2. Go to Internet Options towards the bottom.
3. On the General tab, you will notice Browsing history .
4. Click Settings , and it will open a pop-up called Website Data Settings
   • Go to the Caches and databases tab.
   • Choose all the websites listed, and then click Delete to clear the cache.

Internet Explorer Shortcut:

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Internet Explorer to access Delete Browsing History.

Next , check the second option — Temporary Internet files and website files.

Then click the Delete button to clear browser cache.

How to Clear Browser Cache in Brave

1. Click Customize and control brave (the 3-dot menu) in the top right-hand corner. Alternatively, use the shortcut Alt+F to access settings.
2. Go to Settings towards the bottom.
3. On the left-hand side, expand Additional Settings.
4. Click on Privacy and security.
5. Open Clear Browsing Data and a pop-up will open.
   • Under Time range — Choose the All-time option .
   • Uncheck Browsing History and Cookies and other site data.
   • Ensure that Cached Images and Files are still checked.
   • Click Clear data.

Brave Shortcut

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Chrome to access the Clear Browsing Data settings

How to Clear Browser Cache In Opera

1. Click Easy Setup (the 3-line menu) in the top right-hand corner.
2. Scroll down to Clear browsing data towards the bottom, and it will take you directly to the Privacy protection settings, and open a pop-up named Clear browsing data.
   • Under Time range — Choose the All-time option.
   • Uncheck Browsing History and Cookies and other site data .
   • Ensure that Cached Images and Files is still checked.
   • Click Clear data.

Opera Shortcut

Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl+Shift+Del on Opera to access the Clear Browsing Data settings

How to Clear Browser Cache in Safari

1. Click the Settings icon in the top right-hand corner.
2. Go to Preferences towards the bottom, and it will open a pop-up Advanced.
3. Click on the Advanced tab on the right-hand side.
4. Check the Show Develop menu in the menu bar . Then close the pop-up.
5. Open Edit from the top menu, and pick Empty Cache.
6. A new pop-up will open asking your permission to empty the cache. Click Empty.