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How do I Delete Saved Data on Chrome?

Published in Chrome Data 2 mins read

To delete saved data on Chrome, follow these steps:

  1. Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.

  2. Access Chrome's Menu: In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the three vertical dots (the "More" menu).

  3. Open "Clear Browsing Data": From the menu, select "More tools" and then "Clear browsing data..." Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:

    • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
    • Mac: Cmd + Shift + Delete

  4. Choose a Time Range: In the "Clear browsing data" window, you'll see a dropdown menu labeled "Time range." Select the desired time period for which you want to delete data. Options include "Last hour," "Last 24 hours," "Last 7 days," "Last 4 weeks," and "All time."

  5. Select Data Types: Check the boxes next to the types of data you want to remove. Common options include:

    • Browsing history: List of websites you've visited.
    • Cookies and other site data: Information websites store on your computer to remember your preferences and login details.
    • Cached images and files: Copies of website elements (like images) stored locally to speed up loading times.
    • Saved passwords: Usernames and passwords you've saved in Chrome.
    • Autofill form data: Information you've entered in forms, like addresses and phone numbers.
    • Site settings: Permissions you've granted to websites, like camera or microphone access.
    • Hosted app data: Data stored by Chrome apps you've installed.

  6. Delete Data: Click the "Clear data" button. Chrome will then delete the selected data for the specified time range.

Important Considerations:

  • Syncing: If you're signed in to Chrome and have syncing enabled, deleting data on one device will also remove it from other synced devices.

  • Cookies: Deleting cookies will sign you out of many websites.

  • Cached Images and Files: Clearing the cache can improve Chrome's performance but may temporarily slow down website loading times as Chrome re-downloads these elements.

  • Advanced Tab: In the "Clear browsing data" window, there is an "Advanced" tab that offers more specific options for data deletion. For example, it allows you to clear Hosted app data or Content licenses.

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