VIDEO: How to Clear and Reset Safari Cache on a Mac
If Safari is slowing down or glitching, clearing the cache can fix it. This quick guide shows you how to refresh Safari on your Mac.
If your Mac suddenly feels slow, pages refuse to load properly, or Safari starts acting like it has a mind of its own, the culprit is often your cache, the temporary files Safari saves so websites load faster.
Over time, that cache can clutter up, along with cookies (small bits of data websites use to remember you) and browsing history (a record of your online activity). Clearing or resetting all this gives Safari a clean slate, and that’s exactly what you’ll learn how to do in this video.
How to clear and reset Safari cache on a Mac
Step 1: Open Safari, then click the menu bar
Step 2: Then click the menu bar, go to Settings (or Preferences)
Step 3: Click on the Advanced tab, then check the Show Develop menu in menu bar box
Step 4: Go back to the Safari menu, click Develop
Step 6: Then, select Empty Caches.
Conclusion
Clearing and resetting Safari’s cache is an easy way to keep your browser running at its best. Over time, cached files and old website data can slow things down, cause pages to load incorrectly, or even lead to small glitches that make browsing feel frustrating. By walking through these steps, you’ve not only refreshed Safari but also given your Mac a small performance boost.
You can revisit this process any time Safari starts acting slow, unresponsive, or out of date. It’s a simple maintenance habit that helps keep your browsing fast, clean, and reliable.
