How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular browser today with about 65% market share. Even on Mac, Chrome is the most popular choice. Chrome is mostly fast and efficient but it has its issues. Many users have complained about it eventually slowing down with time. This might be due to the cache and cookies stored. Therefore here is How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome.

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Clear Cache and Cookies on Windows and Mac

The process of removing Cache and Cookies on Windows and Mac is pretty much the same. Here is how:

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Click on the three dots present in the top-right corner of the Chrome window.
3. Select the Settings option.
4. Use the menu on the left to navigate to the Privacy and Security tab.
5. Click on the first option under Privacy and Security i.e. Clear browsing data.
6. Make sure you switch to the Basic tab in the window that pops up.
7. Click on the checkboxes next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.                                                                     
8. Once done, click on the drop-down menu at the top and select All time.
9. Finally, click on the Clear data button at the bottom of the window.

Note – After deleting the caches and cookies the websites might take a little longer to load for the first time and chrome might ask you to log in again.

Clear Cache and Cookies on Android

Google Chrome is the default browser on Android and might have a lot of cache and cookies stored.

1. Open the Google Chrome app.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the app.
3.  Select the Settings option.
4. Under the Basics heading, look for Privacy and Security and tap on it.
5. Tap on Clear browsing data right at the top of the screen.
6. Mark the checkboxes next to Cookies and site data and Cached images and files.
7. Next to the Time range at the top, tap on the drop-down menu and select All time.
8. After you select the option, tap on the Clear data button in the bottom-right corner.

Clear Cache and Cookies on iOS

Safari is the default browser on Apple devices but many users prefer using Chrome as it is a familiar interface.

1. Open the Chrome app on your iPhone or iPad
2. Click on the Three Dots on the bottom right of the screen.
3. Select the Settings option right at the bottom.
4. Scroll down and tap on Privacy.
5. Select Clear Browsing Data.                                                                          
6. Tap on Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and Files.
7. After the completion, Click the Time Range and select All the time.

Conclusion

Here is How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Google Chrome. Clearing the cookies and cache on your browser should be periodic activity as it makes for a faster browsing experience and clearing the cache also helps to clear much-needed storage.