TL;DR
To clear Safari cache on your Mac:
- Open Safari.
- Press Command ⌘ + Option ⌥ + E.
- In the menu bar, click Develop, then choose Empty Caches.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
When Safari starts slowing down, clearing the cache is often the best solution. In this post, I’ll show you the fastest ways to get your browser running smoothly again.
How to Clear Safari Cache on Your Mac
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I have shared some quick ways to clear Safari cache on your Mac below.
Clearing the cache will log you out of websites where you’re signed in, so make sure you have your login details saved if you clear all cached data.
1. Using a Keyboard Shortcut
You can use a simple keyboard shortcut for a quick and easy way to clear Safari’s cache. Here’s how to use a keyboard shortcut to clear Safari cache on Mac:
- Open Safari on your Mac and press the Command ⌘ + Option ⌥ + E keys on your keyboard.
- It will add Develop to the menu bar. Click Develop and select Empty Caches.
- This will clear Safari cache files on your Mac.
2. Using the Safari Menu
The Safari menu is another straightforward way to clear the browser cache on Safari. It will refresh your browser and resolve potential issues. Here are the steps to use the Safari menu for clearing your cache:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu bar, and select Settings.
- Select the Privacy tab and tap the Manage Website Data button.
- Click Remove All to clear all website cookies completely.
- Alternatively, you can select individual websites and tap Remove.
- Click Done when you have deleted all cache files.
3. Using the Developer Mode
For advanced users, enabling Developer Mode in Safari unlocks additional tools, including the option to clear your cache with more precision. Here’s how to clear the cache:
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar. From the drop-down menu, select Settings.
- Select the Advanced tab and check the box next to the Show Develop menu in menu bar if it is unchecked.
- Return to the menu bar, click Develop, and select Empty Caches from this drop-down list.
- You have successfully cleared your browser cache on Safari.
Why Should You Clear Safari Cache on Mac?
Clearing the cache of your Safari browser can provide several benefits, including the following:
- ⚡️ Improves Website Performance: Clearing cache reloads fresh site data, improving browsing speed.
- 🌐 Fixes Browser-related Issues: Solves slow loading, errors, and display problems.
- 🧹 Frees Up Storage Space: Removes accumulated website data to free storage.
- 🔒 Enhances Privacy and Security: Clears stored login info and history, reducing security risks.
Delete the Safari Cache on Your Mac
Now that you know how to clear Safari cache on Mac, you may want to learn more about optimizing your browsing experience. Here are some areas to explore further:
- Update Safari on Mac to improve its overall performance and speed up functions.
- If Safari is running slow on your Mac, clear its cache, cookies, bookmarks, and browsing history.
- Delete Safari history on your Mac to prevent performance issues due to corrupt files.
