How to Clear Browser Cache on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on Mac

Web browsers download images, scripts, and stylesheets locally to make websites load faster on subsequent visits. This is your browser cache. Over time, however, this cache can grow to several gigabytes, becoming corrupted and actually slowing down your browsing experience. Here is how to clear it.

Safari

1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the top menu bar, then "Settings."
2. Go to the "Advanced" tab and check "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
3. Click the new "Develop" menu in the top bar and select "Empty Caches."

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Navigate to "More Tools" > "Clear Browsing Data."
3. Select "Cached images and files" (and anything else you want to clear).
4. Click "Clear Data."

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and go to "Settings."
2. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar.
3. Scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear Data."
4. Ensure "Cached Web Content" is checked, and click "Clear."

The 1-Click Automated Method

If you use multiple browsers, or simply don't want to navigate endless settings menus every month, there is a much better way. Install MacPrune.

MacPrune is a top-notch utility that understands exactly where every browser stores its cache on macOS. With a single click of the "Scan" button, MacPrune will find the combined caches of Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, and Brave, and let you safely purge them all simultaneously. It is fast and the best way to keep your entire digital workspace clean. Download MacPrune to automate your maintenance today.