How to Clear Cache in Brave Browser (2026 Guide)

Last updated: June 7, 2026

Brave is built on the same Chromium engine as Chrome, so clearing the cache works similarly — but with Brave's own menu structure and privacy-first defaults. If a website isn't loading correctly in Brave, clearing the cache usually fixes it.

Method 1: Quick Cache Bypass

The fastest way to force-reload a page without clearing any stored data.

Hard refresh the page

Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + R

Mac: Cmd + Shift + R

This tells Brave to ignore the cached version and download everything fresh from the server.

Tip: Try this first — it works most of the time and doesn't affect your passwords or login sessions.

Method 2: Clear Cache via Keyboard Shortcut

Open the Clear Browsing Data dialog

Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + Delete

Mac: Cmd + Shift + Delete

Configure what to clear

Set Time range to "All time"
Check "Cached images and files"
Optionally check "Cookies and other site data" (this logs you out)

Click "Delete data"

Brave clears the selected data. Refresh the problematic website to see if it's fixed.

Method 3: Clear Cache via Brave Menu

Open the Brave menu

Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-right corner of Brave — it looks like three horizontal lines, or you might see three dots depending on your version.

Navigate to Settings

Click Settings, then go to Privacy and security in the left sidebar.

Click "Delete browsing data"

Select your time range, check the boxes, and click "Delete data".

Brave-Specific: Shields and Caching

Brave's built-in Shields can sometimes interfere with websites. If clearing the cache doesn't help:

Try disabling Shields for the site

Click the Brave lion icon (🦁) in the address bar, then toggle Shields off for the current site. Reload the page.

This disables ad-blocking, tracker-blocking, and other protections for that specific site only.

Note: Only disable Shields on sites you trust. You can re-enable it anytime by clicking the lion icon again.

Brave on Android

Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) → Settings

Open the menu in the bottom-right corner.

Tap "Brave Shields & Privacy" → "Clear browsing data"

Select "Cached images and files", set time range to "All time", and tap "Clear data".

Brave on iPhone / iPad

Tap the three-dot menu (···) → Settings

Open Settings from the bottom menu.

Tap "Clear Private Data"

Check "Cache" and tap "Clear Private Data".

When to Clear Cache in Brave

Website looks broken or outdated — stale cached assets
Site works in Chrome but not Brave — try disabling Shields first, then clear cache
Login loops or authentication errors — clear cookies + cache
After Brave update — occasionally, old cache conflicts with new browser features
Site was recently redesigned — your browser may be showing the old version

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