How to Clear Cache in Brave

Over time, using the Brave browser can lead to slower browsing speeds due to the buildup of cached data. Cache stores elements of websites like images and scripts to speed up page loading. However, as this data accumulates, it can negatively impact performance.

To restore your browser’s speed and ensure smooth browsing, it’s important to periodically clear cache in Brave. Using simple steps, you can improve browser performance and keep your browsing experience fast and efficient.

Steps to Clear Cache in Brave

To clear the cache in Brave, follow the steps below:

1. Open Brave, click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner of your browser window and select the Settings option.



2. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut:
1. Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
2. Mac: Command + Shift + Delete
3. Scroll down to Privacy and security and click on Delete browsing data.



4. Select Cached images and files and any other items you wish to remove, such as Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, and Cached images and files.
5. Use the Time range to choose the desired timeframe.
6. Click the Delete data button to clear your cache.

Steps to Automatically Clear Cache in Brave

Brave allows for automatic cache removal to keep your cache clean consistently.

Follow these steps:

1. Launch Brave browser.
2. Click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner of your browser window and select the Settings option.



3. Click on the Privacy and security option from the left menu and then click on Clear browsing data.



4. From the popup of Clear browsing data, click on the On exit tap.
5. Choose what you want to automatically clear and then click on the Save button.

Steps to Clear Cache in Brave on Mobile Devices

Here’s how to clear your cache in Brave on mobile:

Android Device:

Below are the steps to clear cache in Brave on Android devices:

1. Open the Brave browser on your Android device.
2. Tap the three dots menu in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Select the Settings options.
4. Tap on Brave Shields & privacy.
5. Scroll to the Clear browsing data section and tap on Delete browsing data.
6. Choose Cookies and site data, Cached images and files (you can select other data as needed).
7. Select the time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
8. Tap Delete data to clear the cache.

iPhone Device:

Below are the steps to clear cache in Brave on iPhone devices:

1. Open the Brave browser on your iPhone.
2. Tap the three dots menu at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
3. Select Settings options
4. Tap on Brave Shields & Privacy.
5. Scroll to the section CLEAR PRIVATE DATA.
6. Enable the Cached Images and Files to be selected (you can select other data as needed).
7. Choose the time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
8. Tap Clear Browsing Data to delete the cache.

Steps to Clear Cache in Brave With Keyboard Shortcuts

You can quickly clear your browser history using a keyboard shortcut in Brave:

1. Open Brave.
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (macOS) to open the Delete browsing data dialog.
3. Use the Tab key to navigate through the options, and use the Space key to select the data types you want to delete (such as browsing history, cached images, cookies, etc.).
4. Press Tab again to highlight the Delete button.
5. Finally, press Enter to clear the selected data.

Conclusion

The browser cache is a useful feature that helps speed up your browsing by storing parts of websites for quicker access. When functioning properly, it enhances performance. However, if it becomes overloaded or outdated, it can slow down your browsing experience. To maintain optimal browser performance, it’s essential to regularly clear cache in Brave. Doing so will ensure your browser runs smoothly and efficiently.

Tahneet Kanwal

Tahneet Kanwal is a software engineer with a passion for frontend development and a keen eye for user experience. With a strong foundation in web technologies, she brings a practical perspective to her writing. As a technical content writer at LambdaTest, Tahneet combines her engineering expertise with her communication skills to craft engaging, SEO-friendly articles. Her work spans various topics in web development, software testing, and emerging tech trends, keeping readers informed and inspired.

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