How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Mac for All Browsers

If your Mac’s browser is running slowly or websites aren’t loading correctly, clearing cache, cookies, and browsing history can solve the problem.

Regularly deleting stored data boosts browser speed and improves how websites function. 

Though the method is slightly different for each browser—Safari, Chrome, and Firefox—the results remain consistent.

Removing this data frees up storage and helps resolve glitches, reduce loading times, and prevent errors in website performance.

Keeping your browser clean by clearing cache and cookies ensures smoother browsing.

In Safari, selecting the “Clear History” option deletes cookies and cache in one step, which helps maintain optimal browser performance.

Chrome and Firefox allow for more control, enabling you to choose specific data—cache, cookies, or history—for removal.

Keeping your browser clean by regularly deleting unnecessary data helps avoid issues such as slow-loading pages or outdated website content.

Taking this action leads to significant improvements in how the browser functions. 

If browsing issues persist or your Mac’s browser lags, clearing cache and cookies will resolve these problems.

Use the guide below to ensure your browser performs efficiently and remains in top condition.

Steps to Clear Cache on Mac

Safari

• Launch Safari on your Mac.

• Navigate to the Safari menu at the top left of your screen.

• Click on History, then scroll down to select Clear History. Alternatively, you can choose Safari > Clear History from the main menu directly.

• A drop-down menu will appear, allowing you to choose the time range for clearing history, cookies, and cache. Select your desired time frame (last hour, today, or all time).

• After selecting the time range, click Clear History to confirm and complete the process.

When you clear history, it also removes cookies and cache, which can log you out of websites or reset your preferences.

It’s a good idea to save any important information before proceeding. Make sure to select the time range carefully to avoid deleting necessary data.

Scroll to the bottom of the menu and select “Clear History.”

Click the drop-down menu and choose “all history” to completely delete your history, cache, and cookies.

Google Chrome

• Open Google Chrome on your Mac, then go to the top left corner of the screen.

• Select “Chrome” from the menu bar to open more options.

• Click “Clear Browsing Data” from the drop-down list.

• A new window will open. Select whether to remove data from a specific period or all time.

• Check the boxes for the types of data you want to delete, like cookies, cached images, or browsing history.

• After making your choices, click “Clear data” to complete the action.

Clearing the browsing data improves Chrome’s speed and protects your privacy by eliminating unwanted stored files.

Firefox

• Open Firefox on your Mac.

• In the top left menu bar, click on History.

• From the dropdown, select Clear Recent History….

• A new window will appear. Choose the time range for the data you want to clear.

• Select the types of data you want to delete, such as cache and cookies.

• Click OK to complete the process.

These steps will clear unnecessary data and improve Firefox’s performance on your Mac.