On Chrome for iOS: open the site → tap the lock icon → tap Website Settings → tap Clear Website Data.
Both methods clear only that site's data without touching anything else.
Mobile Chrome doesn't support extensions, so you can't install the same one-click cache clearing tools available on desktop. But Chrome for Android and iOS do have a built-in per-site cache clearing option buried in the Site Settings — it just takes a few taps to find it.
This guide walks you through every method available on mobile Chrome, including when each approach is appropriate.
One-Click Cache Clearing on Desktop Chrome
While extensions aren't available on mobile, the Clear Cache extension for desktop Chrome makes site-specific clearing instant. Install it on your computer for fast cache management.
Add to Chrome Desktop — FreeMethod 1: Chrome Android — Site Settings (4 Taps)
This is the official way to clear cache for one site on Android Chrome without clearing everything else.
This removes cached images, scripts, stylesheets, service worker caches, cookies, and local storage for that specific domain. The site will reload fresh on your next visit.
Method 2: Chrome iOS — Website Settings
The process is very similar on iPhone and iPad:
Method 3: Hard Refresh on Mobile (No Data Deletion)
If you just need to see fresh content without deleting cached files, try pulling to refresh or using Chrome's reload button. This doesn't bypass cache by default, but some tricks help:
Android
- Long-press the reload button (circular arrow in the address bar area) — Chrome may offer a hard reload option
- Or enable desktop mode: three-dot menu → Desktop site → reload the page
iOS
- Long-press the reload button in Chrome — on iOS Chrome, this offers a "Reload Without Content Blockers" option (not quite a hard reload, but can help in some cases)
- Loading the site in a new Incognito tab (three-dot menu → New Incognito Tab) gives you a cache-free view of the site without deleting anything
Method 4: Clear All Cached Data (When You Need a Full Reset)
If clearing cache for one site isn't fixing the problem, you may need to clear everything:
Android Chrome
- Tap the three dots menu → Settings
- Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
- Check "Cached images and files"
- Select time range and tap Clear data
iOS Chrome
- Tap the three dots menu → Settings
- Privacy → Clear Browsing Data
- Check "Cached Images and Files"
- Tap Clear Browsing Data
When Per-Site Cache Clearing Fixes the Problem
Use per-site cache clearing when:
- One specific website shows old content while others are fine
- A website's layout is broken or images are missing
- You updated something on your own website and your phone shows the old version
- A website's login or checkout process is behaving oddly
Don't bother with per-site clearing when:
- Multiple websites have problems — that suggests a broader issue
- The site just launched and you've never visited before — no cache to clear
- You're having connectivity issues — that's not a cache problem
Get the Desktop Version for One-Click Clearing
On desktop Chrome, the Clear Cache extension reduces all this to a single toolbar click. No menus to navigate, no logging out accidentally.
Install on Desktop Chrome — FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I clear cache for just one website on mobile Chrome?
Yes, on Android Chrome. Navigate to the website, tap the lock/info icon in the address bar, tap Site settings, then tap Clear and reset. On iOS Chrome, the path is: lock icon → Website Settings → Clear Website Data.
How do I clear cache for one site on Chrome for Android?
On Chrome for Android: open the website, tap the lock icon in the address bar, tap Site settings, scroll down to Usage, and tap Clear and reset. This deletes cached data for that site only, without affecting other sites.
How do I clear cache for one website on iPhone Chrome?
On Chrome for iOS: open the website, tap the lock icon next to the URL, tap Website Settings, then tap Clear Website Data. This clears cache and cookies for that specific site without affecting other sites.
Is there a faster way to clear site cache on mobile Chrome?
Mobile Chrome doesn't support browser extensions, so there's no equivalent to the desktop Clear Cache extension. The fastest method on mobile remains about 4 taps: lock icon → Site settings → Clear and reset. For desktop Chrome, a one-click extension makes this much faster.
Will clearing site cache on mobile log me out of that website?
The 'Clear and reset' option in Chrome mobile's Site Settings clears both cache and cookies, which will log you out of that website. If you want to avoid logging out, try using an Incognito tab to view a fresh version of the site instead of clearing the cache.
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