{"id":88912,"date":"2020-05-21T01:56:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T08:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/?p=88912"},"modified":"2026-07-31T07:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:50:58","slug":"how-to-clear-your-safari-browser-cache-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/how-to-clear-your-safari-browser-cache-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clear cache in Safari on Mac and when you should do it"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Safari\u2019s cache makes your browsing faster by saving temporary files from the websites you visit. Most of the time, that’s helpful. However, if those files become outdated or damaged, they can cause websites to display incorrectly, prevent changes from appearing, or make Safari feel slower than it should.<\/p>\n

This guide explains how to clear the Safari cache on your Mac in a few steps. It also compares clearing the cache with clearing cookies, browsing history, or resetting Safari so you know which option to choose.<\/p>\n

Choose the option that matches what you need:<\/p>\n