{"id":29165,"date":"2021-02-08T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T10:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=29165"},"modified":"2021-12-31T10:07:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T04:22:54","slug":"clear-browser-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear Browser Cache?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every browser keeps a record of the websites you visit. The main purpose of this is to help you find your way to the forgotten page you once visited. Also, by keeping cache, your browser loads the previously-visited pages faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it does make your privacy and credentials vulnerable. The best thing you can do is clear your browser cache. On that note, different browsers have different ways to clear the cached data. In this article, you will find step-by-step guidance on how to clear browser cache and secure your digital privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#What_is_Browser_Cache\" >What is Browser Cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Why_Should_You_Clear_Browser_Cache\" >Why Should You Clear Browser Cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_On_Chrome\" >How to Clear Browser Cache On Chrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Firefox\" >How to Clear Browser Cache on Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Opera\" >How to Clear Browser Cache on Opera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Internet_Explorer_and_Microsoft_Edge\" >How to Clear Browser Cache on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_On_Safari\" >How to Clear Browser Cache On Safari<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#First_Method_Clear_Entire_Browser_History\" >First Method: Clear Entire Browser History.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Second_Method_Clear_Cache_Files_Only\" >Second Method: Clear Cache Files Only.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Q_Should_you_clear_your_browser_cache\" >Q. Should you clear your browser cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Q_How_often_should_you_clear_your_cache\" >Q. How often should you clear your cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Q_What_happens_when_you_clear_cache\" >Q. What happens when you clear cache?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/clear-browser-cache\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>What is Browser Cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, caching means keeping something in storage on a possibility that it may be useful later. Most common example of caching is weapon caching, where people store arsenals as a defense tactic. Browser cache is similar to this idea where your web browsers stores pieces of the websites you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some caches that your browser keeps are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>HTML<\/li><li>CSS<\/li><li>JavaScript<\/li><li>Images such as logos, background, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So in simple terms, browser cache is an automated process where your browser stores static assets of the websites which remain constant in every visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what to cache and for how long is determined by those websites. Some cache files remain in your browser only for a few days while some files will remain for a longer time. But of course, you can clear the browser cache on your terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Clear_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>Why Should You Clear Browser Cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know that clearing browser cache is not a compulsion. However, there are many reasons and situations where you should clear the browser cache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the scene where a girl finds out a boy\u2019s browser history is not unheard of in romantic comedies. Similarly, handing out laptops and phones to friends is quite common. But what if they find out your secret? Awkward right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such scenarios, where you want to protect your privacy, clearing browser cache is a way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, clearing the browser cache forces the browser to collect the most recent elements of the webpage. So instead of recycling the same component, your browser remains fresh up to the developer\u2019s standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing browser cache also sometimes proves to be a solution to 404, 502, and other page errors. Your computer will browse the web pages slower if the cache keeps piling up. Therefore, deleting the cache will boost your computer performance as well as your browser speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can also clear essential credentials, such as your login id, passwords, and other sensitive information stored as a cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_On_Chrome\"><\/span>How to Clear Browser Cache On Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To clear browser cache on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Google Chrome<\/a>, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the vertical dots at the top right corner.<\/li><li>Click on Settings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-chrome.png\" alt=\"Go to settings on chrome\" class=\"wp-image-29166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-chrome.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-chrome-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-chrome-146x60.png 146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scroll down to the \u2018Privacy and security\u2019 section.<\/li><li>Now click on the \u2018Clear browsing data\u2019 option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-data-option.png\" alt=\"clear browsing data option\" class=\"wp-image-29175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-data-option.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-data-option-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-data-option-186x60.png 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can set the time range of the cache you want to clear.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Set it to your choice and click on the \u2018Clear data\u2019 button at the bottom.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Set-the-time-range-to-clear-cache.png\" alt=\"Set the time range to clear cache\" class=\"wp-image-29168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Set-the-time-range-to-clear-cache.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Set-the-time-range-to-clear-cache-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Set-the-time-range-to-clear-cache-94x60.png 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it. You have successfully cleared the browser cache on Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Firefox\"><\/span>How to Clear Browser Cache on Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you clear browser cache on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Mozilla Firefox<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to three bars at the top-right corner of the browser.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on <strong>\u2018Options<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-options-on-Firefox.png\" alt=\"Go to options on Firefox\" class=\"wp-image-29169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-options-on-Firefox.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-options-on-Firefox-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-options-on-Firefox-126x60.png 126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to the <strong>\u2018Privacy and Security\u2019<\/strong> option on the left side panel.<\/li><li>Navigate to the \u2018<strong>Cookies and Site Data<\/strong>\u2019 section.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the<strong> \u2018Clear Data\u2019<\/strong> option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cookies-and-site-data-option-on-firefox.png\" alt=\"Cookies and site data option on firefox\" class=\"wp-image-29170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cookies-and-site-data-option-on-firefox.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cookies-and-site-data-option-on-firefox-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Cookies-and-site-data-option-on-firefox-170x60.png 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure to check the <strong>\u2018Cached Web Content<\/strong>\u2019 option.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now click on the <strong>\u2018Clear\u2019 <\/strong>button at the bottom.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-firefox.png\" alt=\"Clear browsing cache on firefox\" class=\"wp-image-29171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-firefox.png 729w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-firefox-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-firefox-115x60.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That is all you need to do to clear the browser cache on Firefox.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Opera\"><\/span>How to Clear Browser Cache on Opera?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Opera<\/a>, here are the steps to clear its cache:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the settings icon at the left sidebar.<\/li><li>Scroll down to the \u2018<strong>Privacy and Security<\/strong>\u2019 section.<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018<strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong>\u2019 option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-privacy-and-security-option-on-Opera.png\" alt=\"Go to privacy and security option on Opera\" class=\"wp-image-29172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-privacy-and-security-option-on-Opera.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-privacy-and-security-option-on-Opera-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-privacy-and-security-option-on-Opera-143x60.png 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can set the time range similar to Chrome.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After setting up the range, make sure to check all the options below.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018Clear Data\u2019 button at the bottom.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-Opera.png\" alt=\"Clear browsing cache on Opera\" class=\"wp-image-29173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-Opera.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-Opera-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-cache-on-Opera-82x60.png 82w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_on_Internet_Explorer_and_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>How to Clear Browser Cache on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to clear browser cache on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/internet-explorer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Internet Explorer<\/a> and Edge:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the horizontal dots at the top-right corner.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go to the <strong>\u2018Settings\u2019 <\/strong>option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-IE.png\" alt=\"Go to settings on IE\" class=\"wp-image-29176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-IE.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-IE-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Go-to-settings-on-IE-65x60.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the \u2018<strong>Privacy, Search, and Services<\/strong>\u2019 at the left side panel.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Scroll down to the <strong>\u2018Clear Browsing Data\u2019 <\/strong>section.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the \u2018<strong>Click What to Clear\u2019<\/strong> button.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-option-on-IE.png\" alt=\"Clear browsing data option on IE\" class=\"wp-image-29167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-option-on-IE.png 728w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-option-on-IE-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Clear-browsing-data-option-on-IE-228x60.png 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set the time range to clear the cache.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make sure to check the<strong> \u2018Cached Image and Files\u2019 <\/strong>option.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the <strong>\u2018Clear Now\u2019<\/strong> button at the bottom.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-cache-on-IE.png\" alt=\"clear browsing cache on IE\" class=\"wp-image-29174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-cache-on-IE.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-cache-on-IE-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/clear-browsing-cache-on-IE-82x60.png 82w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a shortcut to pop up the<strong> \u2018Clear Browsing Data\u2019 <\/strong>box in the new Microsoft Edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the horizontal dots at the top-right corner.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Instead of the <strong>\u2018Settings\u2019<\/strong> option, click on the<strong> \u2018History\u2019 <\/strong>option.<\/li><li>Now click on the<strong> \u2018Clear Browsing Data\u2019<\/strong> option.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Direct-clear-browsing-data-option-on-Edge.png\" alt=\"Direct clear browsing data option on Edge\" class=\"wp-image-29177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Direct-clear-browsing-data-option-on-Edge.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Direct-clear-browsing-data-option-on-Edge-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Direct-clear-browsing-data-option-on-Edge-99x60.png 99w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set the time range to clear the cache.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Check the <strong>\u2018Cached Image and Files\u2019 <\/strong>option.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on the<strong> \u2018Clear Now\u2019<\/strong> button at the bottom.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Browser_Cache_On_Safari\"><\/span>How to Clear Browser Cache On Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways you can clear the browser cache on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Safari<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Method_Clear_Entire_Browser_History\"><\/span>First Method: Clear Entire Browser History.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to clear your browser cache, including entire cookies and visited pages, follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on <strong>\u2018History\u2019 <\/strong>at the top menu bar of Safari on a Mac.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Now click on the <strong>\u2018Clear History\u2019<\/strong> option at the bottom of the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screenshot name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Method_Clear_Cache_Files_Only\"><\/span>Second Method: Clear Cache Files Only.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to clear only the browser cache, you can follow the steps below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Click on the <strong>\u2018Safari\u2019 <\/strong>tab at the top of your Safari browser.<\/li><li>Select the <strong>\u2018Preferences\u2019 <\/strong>option at the drop-down menu.<\/li><li>Click on the <strong>\u2018Advanced\u2019 <\/strong>tab in the navigation bar.<\/li><li>Now check the option that reads<strong> \u2018Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar.\u2019<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screenshot name:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Doing so adds a new option named <strong>\u2018Develop\u2019 <\/strong>at the top bar of your browser.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on it and select the <strong>\u2018Empty Caches\u2019 <\/strong>option from the drop-down menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1611115718913\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Should_you_clear_your_browser_cache\"><\/span>Q. Should you clear your browser cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is advisable to clear your browser cache once in a while. Doing so prevents you from using the old forms. Also, it helps your browser perform faster and protects your personal information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1611115735583\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_often_should_you_clear_your_cache\"><\/span>Q. How often should you clear your cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no recommended time to wait for clearing your cache. You can do it as you find convenient, everytime you exit your browser, or when running low on storage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1611115750530\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_happens_when_you_clear_cache\"><\/span>Q. What happens when you clear cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When you clear cache, your browser removes the website data stored on it. However, credentials like user information, login information, and databases still remain intact. But if you clear data instead of cache, all that information is removed along with cache.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing browser cache makes your browser perform faster, helps maintain your privacy, and keeps your credentials safe. So it is best that you clear caches regularly. In this article, you learned how to clear browser cache on different browsers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you find it helpful? 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