How to clear cache on Chrome

Did you ever notice that your Google Chrome browser takes less time to load websites that you visit often? Chrome is able to do that thanks to the cache files that are stored in your browser’s directory each time you load a website. These files are basically pieces of the website that get stored as memory in your browser and the next time you visit the same website, Chrome pulls these files in order to get you access to the website, instead of pulling fresh files from a server.

While there is no denying that this process increases efficiency and user browsing experience on Chrome, it is also necessary to clear your browser cache every now and then. This is because the cache database contains plenty of heavy files such as images, videos, JavaScript, and CSS from websites, and these files take up a lot of space on your laptop, often leading to slow browser performance.

But that’s not all — because websites are quickly updated with new files every day that might make significant overall changes to the website, it is possible that you might be viewing an older version of the website because of all the old cache stored in your browser.

Here’s a quick guide on how to clear your Chrome browser cache:

Step 1:
Open the Chrome Browser

To begin the process, click on the Chrome icon on your desktop and open the browser.

Step 2:
Find the Chrome Menu

To access cache and other Chrome features, click on the three vertical dots in the upper right area of the screen.

Credit: Chrome browser screenshot

Step 3:
Clear browsing data

Now, a dropdown menu will appear. If you hover over the More tools option, you’ll see another menu. Click on Clear Browsing Data.

Credit: Chrome browser screenshot

Step 4:
Clearing cache

Next, a popup box will appear, asking you to select the time range you want to clear the cache from in the menu. Once you select a time duration, click on it. A list containing cookies, cache files, and browsing history will appear on your screen. Check the necessary boxes and click on Clear data to complete the process.