Clear Cache Shortcut

Quickly clear all your browser cache with a single click.
What is Clear Cache Shortcut?
Clear Cache Shortcut is a highly efficient and easy-to-use Chrome extension. This versatile tool allows users to clear their browsing cache either with a single click or a quick command typed in the browser address bar, enhancing their browsing experience by keeping their browser uncluttered. Leveraging the BrowsingData API, it is a useful accessory for Chrome versions 19 and later.

Extension stats

By: Paul Yuan
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.39 (97)
Version: 1.32 (Last updated: 2021-04-09)
Creation date: 2013-01-20
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • browsingData
Size: 98.20K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This is a simple extension that allows you to clear your cache with a single click of a button. You can either click the icon, or if you prefer, type in the browser address bar, "cache" => [hit the tab key] => "c" => [hit the enter key] to clear your cache. This extension uses the BrowsingData API which is supported by chrome versions 19+.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful extension
  • Works well for quick cache clearing
  • Clear and simple interface
  • Helpful for coding
  • No pop-ups or additional tabs when used
Cons
  • Does not clear the cache entirely
  • Interferes with search bar functionality when typing 'cache'
  • Reported issues with functionality on certain Chrome versions
Most mentioned
  • Helpful for clearing cache
  • Interference with search functionality
  • Partial effectiveness in clearing cache
Recent reviews
the cool!
by Oleh Petrovskyi, 2023-03-30

This has really helped my javascript coding
by Shaun Hervey, 2019-04-09

Great tool!
by Michał Wilk, 2019-03-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clear Cache Shortcut does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Clear Cache Shortcut has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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