Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome for Android

Just like any web browser out there, Chrome for Android also saves website data locally on your phone. This can quickly eat up a good chunk of storage on your phone, so it becomes important to clear cache and cookies data at regular intervals. In this post, we'll cover how to clear cache and cookies in Chrome for Android and answer a few questions you might have.

Difference Between Cache and Cookies

Cache and cookies are two different things. Cache data includes copies of all the web pages you visit, while cookies store your browsing habits, preferences, and online behavior. Cache data is stored locally, while cookies are sent back to the server. Now that you know the difference, let's see how you can get rid of them on Chrome for Android.

How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome for Android

  1. Launch Google Chrome on your Android. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and choose Settings from the list.
    Google Chrome Settings

  2. Under Basics, tap on the Privacy and security option. Next, choose Clear browsing data.
    Clear Browsing Data

  3. Switch to the Basic tab and use the drop-down menu next to the Time range to select the time period for which you wish to clear cache and cookies.
    Select Time Range

  4. Mark the checkboxes that read Cookies and site data and Cached images and files. Lastly, tap on the Clear data button to purge the cache and cookies for the relevant time.

How to Clear Cache for Specific Sites in Chrome for Android

Alternatively, if you only wish to clear cache and cookies for select few websites, Chrome for Android allows you to purge data for specific sites as well. Here's how:

  1. Open up the Google Chrome app on your phone. Use the three-dot menu to navigate to Settings.

  2. Scroll down to the Advanced section and select Site settings. Now tap on the All sites option.
    Site Settings

  3. Here, you'll find a list of websites for which Chrome has stored data. Find and tap on the website for which you wish to clear cache and cookies. Under Usage, you'll find how much data has been stored for the particular website. Tap on the trash icon to remove it. Choose Clear when prompted.
    Clear Site Data in Chrome

Alternatively, you can choose the Clear & reset option to remove all the permissions preferences for the website along with its cache and cookies.
Delete Data for Specific Sites in Chrome for Android

Clearing cache and cookies in Chrome is quite a straightforward process, whether you're doing it for the entire browser or a specific website. Hopefully, this guide has answered all of your queries regarding cache and cookies for Chrome.