{"id":63647,"date":"2020-11-04T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockcontent.com\/blog\/browser-cache\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:15:31","slug":"browser-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pingback.com\/en\/resources\/browser-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"What is browser cache and how to clear it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have already done any activity such as creating a blog or website using <a href=\"https:\/\/pingback.com\/en\/resources\/wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WordPress (opens in a new tab)\">WordPress<\/a>, and needed to make any changes to a plugin or theme that it uses, probably, after doing the tests, the changes have not appeared in the browser. However, before looking for errors in the code, the first recommendation is to always <strong>clear the browser cache<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Although the browser cache is an extremely important feature to offer more speed for loading pages on the internet, it must be cleaned with some frequency, precisely because it can cause problems during browsing.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we will show:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is the browser cache, and why does it get full?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How important is it to clear the cache?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#clear\">How to clear the cache of the main browsers?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to better understand how it works? Come along to find out!<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the browser cache, and why does it get full?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most browsers use the cache to <strong>store data for all websites visited by a user<\/strong>. Its function is to make the loading of the user\u2019s next visit to the site faster than the first time.<\/p>\n<p>That is possible because, when the user makes the second visit to the page, the browser only loads the dynamic content of the website, that is, the information that is not stored in the cache. That\u2019s what makes navigation more agile.<\/p>\n<p>However, the cache does not store the entire webpage, although that is possible. Instead, it only saves static content that does not change all the time, such as JavaScript code, images, style sheet files, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The browser cache gets full because it has a<strong> pre-established size limit<\/strong>, which can also be changed to be larger. However, at some point, it reaches its maximum value and, to continue doing its job, it eliminates the items stored longer to make room for new ones and improve navigation performance.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How important is it to clear the cache?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Who has never heard of the recommendation to clear the browser\u2019s cache when you can\u2019t browse a page?<\/p>\n<p>A very common example of that problem is an error in which the user tries to log in to a CMS, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pingback.com\/en\/resources\/most-important-wordpress-functions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress<\/a>, but the system does not comply, and the page always returns to the login screen. One of the causes of that failure may be cached files.<\/p>\n<p>That happens because changes made on the website, in one of the <strong>static files, which are stored in the user\u2019s cache, are not downloaded every time by the browser<\/strong>. Thus, it understands that the content is static, so it does not have the need to download it.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to clear the browser cache regularly or when you notice strange behavior on a page to avoid that problem. When cleaning and reaccessing the site, the browser will load the latest version of all static files. Thus, new changes made on a website can be updated in the browser.<\/p>\n<p>But let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s almost a reflex to look everywhere else for a cause before remembering that the cache is the culprit. You tweak a layout, reload, even rewrite half your plugin\u2014but the change just doesn\u2019t show up. Sometimes it feels like a personal vendetta from Chrome or Firefox. Honestly, in 2025, you\u2019d think browsers would be smarter about this, but here we are, still clearing cache like it\u2019s 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Just to point it out: cached files aren\u2019t just about images and style sheets. They can hold onto out-of-date scripts or entire templates, too. If you\u2019re someone working on sites regularly, you probably have a \u201cclear cache\u201d shortcut embedded deep in your muscle memory. There\u2019s a small risk you\u2019ll clear more than you meant, but it\u2019s usually worth the tiny hassle compared to chasing down phantom bugs. It\u2019s not glamorous, but then again, most web fixes aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"clear\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to clear the cache of the main browsers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You probably already filled out a landing page to download some interesting content and, after a few days, came back on the same page and realized that the information you filled in was still there.<\/p>\n<p>Well, in addition to the static files of the sites, the browser also stores other important information for navigation, such as data from forms, cookies, browsing history, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, when cleaning the cache, <strong>it is important to select what you want to delete to avoid deleting other data<\/strong>, such as cookies, which store the login and password of websites, among other functions. Next, we\u2019ll show you how to clear your data in the main browsers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Google Chrome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To clear the cache in Chrome, click on the \u201cCustomize and control Google Chrome\u201d option located on the same line as the navigation bar, represented by the three dots icon.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=153774276  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/chrome1.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on Chrome-1\" class=\"wp-image-17020\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then click on \u201cMore Tools\u201d&gt; \u201cClear Browsing Data\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=369841541  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on Chrome-2\" class=\"wp-image-17021\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A screen will open with two cleaning options \u2014 \u201cBasic\u201d and \u201cAdvanced\u201d. In the \u201cBasic\u201d option, it will be possible to delete the \u201cBrowsing history\u201d, \u201cCookies and other website data\u201d, and \u201cImages and files stored in cache\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1762510481  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image1.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on Chrome-3\" class=\"wp-image-17022\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The \u201cAdvanced\u201d option, on the other hand, allows the exclusion of more information, such as passwords and login data, form data, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Choose which type of deletion you want to make and select the corresponding period. If you want to delete everything, select the option \u201cEvery period\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Click on \u201cClear Data\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To clear the cache in Mozilla, click on the \u201cOpen Menu\u201d option located in the address bar line and select \u201cOptions\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Select the panel for \u201cPrivacy and Security\u201d. In the \u201cCookies and site data\u201d section, click on the \u201cClear data\u201d button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=449723876  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image2.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on mozilla-1\" class=\"wp-image-17023\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=664364396  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image3.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on mozilla-2\" class=\"wp-image-17024\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To clear the cache on Microsoft Edge, click on \u201cSettings and more\u201d, located on the same line as the address bar, or use the shortcut \u201cAlt + x\u201d. Then select the option \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1378662286  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image4.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on edge-1\" class=\"wp-image-17025\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Select the \u201cPrivacy, search, and services\u201d panel and click on the \u201cChoose what to clear\u201d button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=195762385  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image5.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on edge-2\" class=\"wp-image-17026\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1804724070  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/image6.png\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on edge-3\" class=\"wp-image-17027\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Make sure that the \u201cCached data and files\u201d option is selected, and then press the \u201cClear\u201d button.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safari<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To clean the cache in the browser, click on Safari\u2019s general settings button, located on the same line as the address bar. Then select the \u201cPreferences\u201d option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1339176404  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-03-at-19.15.30.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on safari-1\" class=\"wp-image-17040\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Click on the \u201cPrivacy\u201d tab and press the \u201cRemove all\u201d button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1542859976  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-03-at-19.15.31.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on safari-2\" class=\"wp-image-17042\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1950546124  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/scribblelive-com-prod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-03-at-19.15.31-1.jpeg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"browser cache on safari-3\" class=\"wp-image-17041\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this post, we showed you th<strong>at the browser cache plays an important role in browsers<\/strong>, as it stores files that are not updated frequently to ensure higher speed when loading data from the internet. We also explained that it is necessary to clean the storage periodically to avoid problems during navigation.<\/p>\n<p>Did you like our content about the importance of clearing your browser\u2019s cache? 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