Browser cache, cookies, and profile data
The definitive 1,400-word master guide to clearing hidden web browser cache bloat, GPU shader caches, IndexedDB stores, and LocalStorage across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Safari.
Brave Browser Cache stores web page images, scripts, and GPU caches. Clearing Brave cache is safe and frees storage without losing bookmarks.
Chrome Code Cache and GPUCache store compiled JavaScript bytecode and GPU shaders. Deleting them is safe and resolves browser lag.
Microsoft Edge User Data Cache stores web assets and GPU caches. Clearing Edge cache is safe and frees storage without deleting bookmarks.
Firefox Profile cache stores startupCache, jumpListCache, and web page HTTP caches. Clearing Firefox cache is safe and frees up drive space.
com.apple.Safari stores web page caches and favicons for Safari on Mac. Clearing Safari cache is safe and frees storage without losing bookmarks.
The hidden storage area where web browsers save images and scripts from websites to make them load faster next time.
