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Clear Cache in Firefox

The cache files are the temporary files that are stored on your device. Cache files are used to speed up your browsing experience. But, if you don’t clear the cache files for too long, It occupies the storage of your device and creates issues. If you feel that your Firefox browser is not working properly, you have to clear all the cache files on the browser.

What Happens When You Clear Cache on Mozilla Firefox

By clearing the cache data,

  • The performance of the browser will get improved.
  • Minor bugs will be cleared.
  • Glitch-free and fast browsing.

How to Clear Cache on Mozilla Firefox [Windows PC]

1. Open Firefox on your Windows 10 or any other Windows PC.

2. Click on the Hamburger icon that is available at the top right corner of the page.

3. Select Settings options from the appeared menu.

Press the Settings option on Windows

4. On the Firefox Settings page, click on Privacy and Security.

Privacy and Security

5. Scroll down and select Cookies and Site Data.

Click on Clear Data

6. Click on Clear Data and only tick the Cached Web Content box.

Clear Cache Memory on Firefox- Windows

7. Finally, click on Clear to delete all the cache files on Firefox.

You can also use the shortcut key, Ctrl + Shift + Delete, to remove cache files on Firefox. The shortcut key will open the Clear Recent History on Firefox.

Tick the Cache checkbox and tap the OK button. This shortcut won’t work if you are in Firefox Incognito mode.

How to Clear Cache in FireFox using Shortcut

How to Clear Cache in Firefox Browser [Mac]

1. Open Firefox on your Mac PC and click on the hamburger icon.

2. Click on the Settings option from the appeared menu.

3. Choose Privacy and Security.

Privacy and Security option

4. Select Cookies and Site Data and click on the Clear Data option.

Click on Clear Data option

5. You have to tick only the Cached Web Content box.

Clear Cache Memory on FireFox- Mac

6. Hit Clear to clear the cache.

7. Now, restart the Firefox browser and surf online without any issues.

How to Delete Firefox Cache on iPhone

1. Open Firefox on your iPhone and click on the hamburger icon.

2. Click on the Settings option.

Settings option on iPhone

3. Select Privacy and click on Data Management.

Select Data Management

4. Turn on the toggle switch that is kept near Cache. Turn off the toggle for the other options if you do not want to delete them.

Toggle Cache option and Clear the Cache Memory on Firefox-iPhone

5. After that, click on Clear Private Data to delete all the temporary files.

How to Clear Firefox Cache on Android Phone

1. On your Android Smartphone, open Firefox.

2. Hit the three-dotted or home option that is available on the top corner of the page.

3. A menu will appear on clicking that. In the menu, select Settings.

Settings option on Android smartphone

4. On the settings page, click on Delete Browsing Data under Privacy and Security.

Click on Delete Browsing data

5. Hit Delete Browsing Data to delete all the cache files.

Clear the cache memory on FireFox- Android Smartphone

How to Automatically Clear Cache on Firefox Browser

You can also clear the cache memory on your Firefox browser automatically when you close this browser.

1. Open Firefox on your device.

2. Go to the Privacy and Security Tab.

3. Scroll and select History.

4. In the Firefox will drop-down menu, select Use Custom Settings for History.

Choose- Use Custom Settings for History

5. Now, tick the Clear History When Firefox closes the box.

Click on Clear History when FireFox Closes

6. After that, click on the Settings option and tick the Cache box.

Clear the Cache Memory on FireFox automatically.

7. Hit OK. This will clear the cache file every time you close the browser.

Clear Firefox Cache using Extension

You can delete temporary files on Firefox using extensions. You must visit the Firefox add-ons store to get the extension. But, using third-party extensions for browsing history may violate your online privacy. Use these kinds of extensions at your own risk.

FAQ

1. How to clear the cache data only on a specific site in Firefox?

Go to Site Data in the Privacy & Security Settings. Highlight the selected site and select Remove Selected.

2. Does clearing the cache deletes Firefox history?

No, if you clear the cache file, it won’t delete the Firefox history.

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