How to clear the cache in Safari on a Mac?

Clearing the cache in the Safari browser on a Mac is an effective way to speed up the application, fix website display errors, and free up disk space. The cache is a temporary storage area for files such as images, scripts, and documents downloaded from the internet resources you visit to speed up subsequent loading. Over time, these files can become corrupted or take up too much space.

To get started, you will need to activate the special developer menu if it is not already enabled on your system. Open the Safari browser, select Safari in the top menu and go to Settings, or press the Cmd and comma keys on your keyboard. In the window that opens, go to the Advanced tab and find the item Show Develop menu in menu bar at the very bottom, then check the box next to it.

Once the menu is activated, you can proceed directly to clearing the cached data. In the top Safari menu bar, click on the newly appeared Develop section and select Empty Caches from the drop-down list. Please note that after this action, the browser will instantly delete temporary files, and pages may load a little slower than usual the first time they are opened as they are re-requested from the servers.

For a more complete cleanup of your digital footprint, it is also recommended to delete your browsing history and website data. To do this, select Clear History from the top Safari menu, then specify the desired time period in the dialog box that appears, such as all history, and confirm the action. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum privacy and stable browser performance.