Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to clear the GOG Galaxy cache. Clearing the cache will NOT uninstall your DRM-free GOG games or delete your local game saves.
What is the GOG Galaxy Cache Folder?
Located at %ProgramData%\GOG.com\Galaxy\webcache on Windows (or ~/Library/Caches/GOG.com/Galaxy on macOS), this directory is used by GOG Galaxy 2.0.
GOG Galaxy caches:
- Web UI Assets: Game library box art-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache)-cache), banner thumbnails, and achievements icons.
- Integrations Cache: Cached metadata synced from connected Steam, Epic Games, and PlayStation accounts.
- Installer-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder)-folder) Patches: Leftover temporary update chunks.
Over time, corrupted cache files cause GOG Galaxy to display black screen windows or get stuck on “Plugin offline”.
Can You Delete GOG Galaxy Cache?
✅ Yes, it is completely safe to delete.
- DRM-Free safety: Installed GOG games live independently in
C:\GOG Gamesand run without GOG Galaxy running. - Fixes launcher bugs: Wiping the web cache is GOG Support’s official fix for launcher sync errors.
How to Safely Clean Up GOG Galaxy Cache
Method 1: Manual Deletion via File Explorer
- Close GOG Galaxy completely from system tray.
- Press
Win + R, type%ProgramData%\GOG.com\Galaxy, and press Enter. - Delete the
webcachefolder. - Relaunch GOG Galaxy.
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- Learn about deleting Steam shadercache.
- How to clean up Epic Games VaultCache.
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