Google Chrome Clear Cache and Hard Reload (Desktop & Mobile)

If you're experiencing loading issues or seeing outdated content on a website while using Google Chrome, a corrupted or old cache is often the cause. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to clear the cache in Chrome on your desktop and mobile devices, and how to perform a hard reload to ensure you see the latest version of any site.

How to Clear Cache in Chrome on Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)

1. Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon (⋮) in the top-right corner.
2. Navigate to More tools > Clear browsing data....
3. A new settings tab will open. At the top, click the dropdown menu for Time range and select All time.
4. Ensure the checkbox for Cached images and files is ticked. You can uncheck "Browsing history" and "Cookies and other site data" if you prefer to keep them.
5. Click the Clear data button.

Pro-Tip: You can quickly access the "Clear browsing data" menu by using the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Delete on Windows/Linux, or Cmd + Shift + Delete on macOS.

How to Perform a Hard Reload in Chrome on Desktop

After clearing your cache, go to the website you were having issues with. To force a hard reload and bypass any remaining cache:

• On Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + F5 or hold Ctrl and click the reload button.
• On macOS: Press Cmd + Shift + R or hold Shift and click the reload button.

How to Clear Cache in Chrome on Mobile (iOS & Android)

1. Open the Chrome app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap the three-dot menu icon (⋮). This is in the bottom-right on iOS and the top-right on Android.
3. Tap on History, then select Clear browsing data....
4. Choose a Time range of All time.
5. Make sure Cached images and files is selected.
6. Tap the Clear data button at the bottom.

After clearing, simply reload the webpage as you normally would.