How to clear cache, cookies & history on Chrome for mobile

The controls to clear your Cookies, Browsing history, cache and other data in Chrome for mobile – both iPhone and Android devices – can all be found in the same screen. For the steps regarding Chrome on desktop, see the following article:

• How to clear cache, cookies & history on Google Chrome

Before doing so, you may find the following articles helpful:

• What is a cache & why do I need to clear it?
• Cookies vs. Cache – the difference.

Clearing browsing data on Chrome for iPhone & Android

1. Open the Options menu

Look for three dots in a row. This may be in the top right or bottom right of the screen, depending on your device and browser version. You may also need to open a tab to see it.

2. Go to ‘Clear Browsing Data’

Within the menu that pops up, find the option for ‘Clear Browsing Data’.

3. Select What to Clear

You’ll see a list:

• Browsing history
• Cookies, Site Data
• Cached Images and Files
• Saved Passwords
• Auto fill Data.

Tap on each item you want to clear. A blue checkmark means it’s selected.

4. Pick a Time Range

Choose how far back you want to clear the data.

Options include Last Hour, Last 24 Hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 Weeks, or All time.

“All time” wipes your entire Chrome history.

5. Confirm Clearing Data

Hit the red “Delete Browsing Data” button at the bottom, then say yes in the pop-up to confirm.

6. Finish Up

Press “Done” in the top right corner when you’re all set.