Opera Clear Cache and Hard Reload Pages

Opera is a versatile browser known for its unique features. Like any browser, it can benefit from a periodic cache clearing to resolve website display issues. Follow these simple steps to clear the cache in Opera on your desktop and mobile devices.

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

1. Open the Opera browser.
2. Click the red "O" logo in the top-left corner (Windows/Linux) or Opera in the menu bar (macOS).
3. Navigate to History > Clear browsing data....
4. In the new window, set the Time range to All time.
5. Make sure the box for Cached images and files is checked.
6. Click the Clear data button.

Pro-Tip: As with other Chromium browsers, the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + Delete (macOS) will open this menu instantly.

How to Perform a Hard Reload in Opera on Desktop

After clearing the cache, go to the desired website and force a refresh to download the latest content:

• On Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R.
• On macOS: Press Cmd + Shift + R.

How to Clear Cache in Opera on Mobile (Android)

1. Open the Opera app on your Android device.
2. Tap the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right to open Settings.
4. Go to Privacy, then select Clear browsing data....
5. Check the box for Cached images and files. You can uncheck other items.
6. Tap the Clear data button.