How to clear the cache on your iPad to make it run more efficiently

  • To clear the Safari cache on your iPad , go to the Settings app's Safari section. After you clear this cache, you'll be logged out of every website you've previously visited, and will have to log in again.
  • To clear the cache on your iPad of app data, you'll have to delete apps. By going to your iPad's Storage screen, you can see how much space each individual app takes up.
  • Clearing your iPad's cache is a good tool if your iPad is acting strangely, or you're running out of storage space.
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Like any computer, your iPad keeps some memory space reserved to store information you've recently used, like internet cookies and images. This space is called a cache. Ideally, the cache speeds up your iPad by giving the device fast access to certain data if you need it again.

But if you notice that your iPad has been sluggish recently, or is misbehaving in some way, one remedy may be to clear the cache. If that doesn't work, you might try some other troubleshooting tips found in our article " Can iPads get viruses? "

There are two caches you can try to clear: the one used by your web browser, Safari, and the cache for your apps. To delete an app's cache, though, you need to delete the app. However, you can then reinstall the app immediately after.

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1. Open the Settings app and then tap "Safari."

2. Tap "Clear History and Website Data."

3. Confirm that you want to do this by tapping Clear in the Clear History and Data dialog box.

After a moment, your browser cache will clear. This will reclaim space used by the cache and delete web information that your iPad is temporarily storing. Note that it'll also sign you out of any web pages you are logged into, so it'll be like you are browsing on a new device.

How to clear your app cache on an iPad

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap "General," and then tap "iPad Storage." The iPad Storage page will show you how much space is used on your iPad by different kinds of apps. (It might take a minute or two for this to appear, since the iPad has to calculate the free and used space.)

3. Your iPad might make recommendations to save space, such as deleting apps you rarely use or deleting videos or email attachments. If you want to save space, you can try one or more of these options.

4. Review the apps installed on your iPad – they are arranged from the largest at the top to the smallest at the bottom.

5. Tap an app that you want to clear. Note that the app's details page shows you how much space the app takes, as well as how much space its data is consuming.

At this point, you have several options:

  • Tap "Delete App" to uninstall the app (and discard any data the app was caching). Then go to the App Store and re-install the app. You'll get a fresh version of the app with no stored data. You can do this even for a paid app without paying a second time. This is a good option if the app itself is relatively small but the data is taking up a lot of space.
  • Tap "Offload App" to uninstall the app but keep the app's data on the iPad . This might be a good idea if the app itself is very large and you need to reclaim the space, but you might want to reinstall it at another time and keep using the existing data.
  • One exception is the Photos app. iOS won't let you uninstall it, but you can tap "Enable" to let the app save smaller photos, potentially saving you a lot of space.

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It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.

While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the process can be different with third-party apps. We’ll first look at how to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad and then tackle other apps.

We’ve also got a walkthrough on clearing the cache, history, and cookies on Mac, check that out here .

How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad in Safari and other apps

  • Open  Settings
  • Swipe down and tap Safari
  • Swipe down again and tap Clear History and Website Data , tap it once again to confirm
  • If you’d like to clear data from individual websites without clearing the entire Safari cache, at the very bottom of Safari settings choose Advanced > Website Data > Edit (or swipe from right to left to delete individual items).

Keep in mind website data deleted from iPhone or iPad will be removed from your other Apple devices signed in to the same iCloud account if they sync with Safari.

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Clear cache on iPhone for third-party apps

  • Clearing the cache of third-party apps varies from developer to developer. Some like Slack offer an option in the app preferences in iOS Settings, while others like Facebook don’t. Check out the settings of your apps to see your options (Settings app > app name).
  • For apps that don’t provide a clear cache button, deleting the app and reinstalling it is another option.

You can always take a look at Settings   > General > iPhone Storage to prioritize which third-party apps you may want to tackle first.

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How to clear history, cache, and cookies in safari on iphone or ipad.

We're going to assume that most How-To Geek writers know how to delete the history, cookies, and cache in Mobile Safari, but just in case you don't know, here is how to do it.

Open up the Settings app and find Safari in the left-hand list, and then scroll down the right side until you find the "Clear History and Website Data" button.

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You'll be prompted to verify that you really want to do this, and it will point out that this is also going to delete the history from other devices using your iCloud account to sync Safari.

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How to Clear Safari Browsing History and Cache

Whenever you browse the web in Safari, the browser stores website data so that it doesn't have to download it again each time you revisit a site. In theory this should speed up your browsing experience, but there are some scenarios where you might want to clear the cache and start anew. Keep reading to learn how it's done on Mac, iPhone , and iPad .

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If a site you regularly frequent has elements that have stopped working, or if a site has stopped loading completely, there may be a conflict between an older version of it that Safari has cached and a newer one.

Or perhaps you simply want to protect your privacy by wiping the slate clean and removing all the data associated with websites you've visited. Either way, here's how it's done on macOS and iOS.

How to Clear Safari's Cache on Mac

There are two ways to clear Safari's cache on a Mac. The first method outlined below deletes everything relating to a website you've visited, including not only the cached versions of the site, but also cookies and any other related data. The second method described offers a more targeted approach and clears only Safari's cache, but it does involve enabling a hidden menu.

  • Launch Safari browser on your Mac.

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How to Clear Safari's Cache on iPhone and iPad

Note that the following steps clear all history, cookies and website data on your device, regardless of when the sites were accessed.

  • Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
  • Scroll down and select Safari .
  • Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data .
  • Choose the timeframe to clear ( Last hour , Today , Today and yesterday , or All history ), choose the profile or select All Profiles , then tap Clear History .

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For another way to protect your privacy while browsing the web, be sure to check out our guide on how to use Safari's Private Browsing Mode .

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How to clear cache and cookies on Safari for iPad or iPhone

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Your cache is a store of data that contains information that can directly affect your privacy. This includes information about your browsing history – because Safari stores a snapshot of the pages you visit to let it load pages quicker next time. As a result, cache results in data being stored on your device regarding your previous browsing habits –even if you regularly delete your browsing history. 

In addition to the potential privacy benefits of deleting your cache, there are practical reasons why it is a good idea to clear it. Over time, your cache can begin to clog up your device, making it slow. By clearing your cache you refresh the internal memory set aside for it, which allows your device to start up faster and run more efficiently.

How to clear your cache on iPad and iPhone

If you want to gain the benefits of clearing your Safari cache, you can do so by following the steps below on either an iPad or iPhone. Bear in mind that when you clear your cache on an iPad or iPhone, you also delete your browsing history.

  • Open the Settings app with the cog symbol.
  • Scroll down on the left-hand side and tap Safari .

Safari app shown in settings on iOS with an arrow pointing to clear cache

It is worth noting that when you clear your cache and browsing history, it will also delete it from any other connected devices that are connected to the same iCloud account. 

Will clearing cache delete my passwords?

When you clear your cache and browsing history, you will delete any passwords currently saved in your browser. This can be frustrating if you do not use a password manager with an auto-fill feature because you will end up logged out of the services you use – and you will need to enter your passwords manually (if you can remember them!)

At ProPrivacy, we recommend that you consider using a secure password manager , as this will ensure that you can clear your cache at any time and still easily access your passwords for any online service or account that you use. 

How to use iCloud Keychain to save your Safari passwords

The good news is that you can actually save your passwords to your iCloud keychain. To do so, follow the steps below:

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Click on your Apple ID profile in the top left.
  • Click on iCloud on the right-hand side.

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  • Now check that your iCloud Keychain is also switched on (as in the image above).
  • Head back to the main Settings screen and scroll down to Passwords .
  • When prompted verify using the fingerprint reader.
  • On the right-hand side select  AutoFill Passwords and toggle it on.

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This will ensure that your Safari passwords get saved to your Keychain.

What else should you clear?

Using the instructions above will clear your web history and Safari cache. To gain better privacy, however, it is also a good idea to clear your cookies from time to time.

Cookies are trackers that permit websites and online services to track you each time you visit their site. These tracking cookies enable ad services to follow you around the web and cause targeted advertising that results in information about you being amassed by those marketing services. 

How to clear your cookies on iPad or iPhone

The guide below explains how to delete your cookies to prevent tracking, without also deleting your web history. this is useful if you want to keep your web history intact, while also removing stubborn trackers.

  • Open the iOS Settings app with the cog symbol.
  • Scroll down to Safari on the left-hand side and tap it.
  • On the right-hand side, scroll down to the bottom and tap Advanced .
  • Now select Website Data .
  • You will now see a list of all the website data stored on your device, tap on Remove All Website Data .

It is worth noting that doing this will also remove any saved passwords and log you out of services in your Safari browser. For this reason, you should check that you have set up Safari to save your passwords to your keychain, using the steps earlier in this guide.

How to clear cache for third-party apps on iPad and iPhone

If you are experiencing sluggishness when using certain apps, you may need to clear the cache for your individual apps.

Some apps allow you to do this in the settings of your iPad or iPhone. So scroll down to the app in question, tap on it, and search for an option that says reset or delete cache.

If the third-party app you are using will not let you delete your cache in settings, you may need to delete it from within the app itself. To do this, launch the app in question, open its settings, and look for a way to clear the cache (you can do this in Chrome, for example, by selecting clear browsing data ).

If you run into any difficulties, we recommend checking for instructions online to find out how to delete cache on the specific iOS app in question.

Offload App

Alternatively, if you want to create more space on your device, you can opt to offload an app instead:

  • Open the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone.
  • Scroll down to General and tap on it.
  • Tap on iPad Storage (or iPhone Storage).
  • You will now see a list of your apps. Click on the app that is taking up too much space and select Offload App . 

Offloading an App temporarily removes it, but saves any important documents and account data that you require to use it again. This is only really useful if the app itself is very large, but the data it creates is not.

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How to Clear Cache in the iPad Safari Browser

Clearing the cache on your iPad’s Safari browser is simple: just go to your iPad Settings, scroll down to Safari, and tap “Clear History and Website Data.” By doing this, your browser gets a fresh start, free from the clutter of old data.

What happens next? Well, clearing your cache removes temporary files saved by websites, which can free up storage space and potentially solve performance or loading issues with websites you visit. However, it also means you’ll lose some browsing convenience, like saved login details or preferences on frequently visited sites.

You can also watch this video about how to clear iPad cache for more information.

Introduction

Have you ever experienced sluggishness while browsing on your iPad, or maybe a website just isn’t loading correctly? It’s like when your room gets cluttered, and you can’t find what you need. The same can happen with your Safari browser. The culprit is often the cache—a spot where your browser stores website data to make revisiting pages faster. However, over time, this digital clutter needs clearing out, just like tidying up a messy room.

This article is a must-read for any iPad user. Whether you’re a student researching for a project, a professional who relies on quick information access, or just someone enjoying the wonders of the internet, learning how to clear your cache on Safari can enhance your browsing experience. Think of it as a quick detox for your device, ensuring that it runs efficiently and effectively.

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A Step by Step Tutorial

Before diving into the steps, understand that clearing your cache will help your iPad’s Safari run smoother and more securely, much like giving your device a mini-refresh.

Step 1: Open your iPad Settings

Navigate to the ‘Settings’ app on your iPad to begin the process.

The Settings app is where the heart of your iPad’s configuration lives. It’s your control panel for everything from adjusting your wallpaper to protecting your privacy.

Step 2: Scroll to ‘Safari’

In the Settings menu, swipe up until you find ‘Safari’ and select it.

Safari settings contain all the adjustments specific to your web browsing experience, including privacy features and website data.

Step 3: Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’

Locate and select the ‘Clear History and Website Data’ option to clear your cache.

This action will remove your browsing history, cookies, and other browsing data. It’s a simple click, but it’s a powerful tool for maintaining your digital hygiene.

Benefit 1: Speeds Up Safari

Clearing the cache can speed up your Safari browser.

When you clear out old, unneeded files, Safari can run faster, since it doesn’t have to sort through a pile of outdated data.

Benefit 2: Frees Up Space on Your iPad

It can free up valuable storage space on your iPad.

Just like cleaning out a closet, clearing the cache can give you more space for new downloads and apps.

Benefit 3: Resolves Loading and Formatting Issues

It can fix websites that aren’t loading or displaying properly.

Sometimes websites update their code, and your cached version conflicts with the live site. Clearing your cache ensures you’re seeing the most recent version of a website.

Drawback 1: Logged Out of Websites

You will be logged out of most websites.

Like losing your keys in a tidy room, clearing your cache means you’ll need to log back into websites since your saved login data gets wiped.

Drawback 2: Website Load Times May Initially Increase

The first load time on websites may be slower.

When you revisit a website after clearing your cache, it has to download all that data again, which might take a little extra time on the first visit.

Drawback 3: Loss of Personalized Website Settings

You may lose some personalized settings on websites.

If a website saved your preferences in your cache, like a chosen language or layout, you’d need to set these up again.

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Additional Information

When you clear your cache, think of it as not just dusting off the cobwebs but also taking a proactive step to protect your personal information. It’s a good practice to do this regularly, much like changing the oil in a car to keep it running smoothly. You might also consider using Private Browsing, which doesn’t save your browsing history or cache in the first place. It’s like using a library computer—it doesn’t remember who you are after you leave. Also, don’t forget that clearing the cache is not the same as deleting cookies or browsing history, though some steps may overlap. For a more thorough digital clean-up, you may need to look into those areas separately. Lastly, if you’re troubleshooting a specific website, sometimes just clearing the cache for that particular site is enough, which can be done in the Safari settings under “Advanced” and “Website Data.”

  • Open your iPad Settings.
  • Scroll to ‘Safari.’
  • Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data.’

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing the cache delete my bookmarks.

No, clearing the cache does not affect your bookmarks; they will remain intact.

How often should I clear my cache?

It depends on your usage, but doing this once a month is a good rule of thumb for most users.

Can clearing the cache impact my auto-fill information?

Yes, clearing the cache may remove some auto-fill information like addresses and passwords.

Is clearing the cache the same as deleting cookies?

No, they’re related but not the same. Cookies are part of the data cleared along with the cache when you follow these steps.

Will clearing the cache remove saved passwords?

It might, especially if those passwords are not saved in a password manager or iCloud Keychain.

Just as a chef keeps their kitchen clean or a mechanic organizes their tools, keeping your iPad’s Safari browser free from digital clutter is essential for optimal performance. Clearing the cache is like regular maintenance for your device, ensuring that you’re getting the best possible experience while you surf the web. Not only does this process protect your personal information, but it can also resolve annoying website issues and speed up your browsing. Think of it as a small investment of your time that pays off in the form of a more efficient, faster, and safer iPad. So go ahead, give your Safari browser a clean slate, and enjoy the seamless browsing that follows. And remember, stay curious and keep learning—you never know when a simple tip like this can make your digital life a whole lot easier.

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How to clear Safari cache, history and cookies on iPhone or iPad

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Safari is the default web browser for Apple devices, and it has a cache that stores website data to enhance your browsing experience. While it is meant to speed up your browsing experience, it can also cause issues like slow loading times, website errors, and a lagging browser.  

Knowing how to clear data from Safari is a great way to boost your phone’s performance and maintain your privacy. Here’s a quick guide to help you how to clear your cache, history, and cookies on your iPhone or iPad. 

Why should you clear Safari cache?

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  • Having a cluttered and messy iPhone can often lead to issues with data protection, privacy, and general performance. Clearing the Safari cache is a great solution to this problem.  
  • Cookies can store a range of data, from your login details to your shopping preferences. If they become corrupted or get shared with perpetrators, they can put your information at risk.  
  • Clearing the Safari cache will prevent anyone else from seeing the websites you’ve been visiting and the searches you’ve been performing. If you’re utilizing a shared device or a public Wi-Fi network, this is extremely crucial. 
  • Overall, tips and tricks like this for Safari on your iPhone are simple but keep the data stored in your browser at a minimum and help free up space on your phone.
  • Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
  • Scroll down and select Safari . 

to clear cache and history in Safari

This procedure will remove all cookies, cache, and history from your iPhone completely. Furthermore, you can prevent the cache from piling up by surfing in the Private Browsing Mode .  

  • Go to the Settings app → Safari .
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap Advanced . 

Go to the Settings app, tap Safari, scroll down and tap Advanced, select Website Data

  • Once finalized, tap Done .

To remove data from all websites, tap Remove All Website Data, Remove Now

Clearing data from a particular website ensures the removal of all cookies. If you want, you can even customize Safari to your preference in a few simple steps.  

  • Under Privacy & Security, toggle on Block All Cookies .

Go to the Settings app, Safari, Under Privacy & Security, toggle on Block All Cookies, Tap Block All

Yes. Clearing Safari cache, history, and cookies will log you out of the websites you are currently logged into.

No. Clearing your Safari cache, history, and cookies will not delete your bookmarks.

Yes. Clearing your Safari cache, history, and cookies will delete any saved passwords you have for websites.

Now, you’re safe…  

Clearing Safari cache, history, and cookies on iPhone can help you to secure your privacy and improve the performance of your device. It is a simple and easy process that only takes a few moments to complete.

Do let me know if you’d want me to cover more such articles. Until next time!

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How to Manage Browsing History on Safari for iPad

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  • Open Safari . Select the Bookmarks icon.
  • Choose the Clock icon to open the History pane displaying the list of sites visited during the past month.
  • Select Clear and indicate which entries to delete using one of the four options: The last hour, Today, Today and yesterday, and All Time.

This article explains how to manage browsing history on Safari for iPad, including how to view and delete the iPad Safari history, cookies, and stored website data. This article applies to all iPad devices with iOS 10 or iPadOS 13 or later. The process for managing browser history in Safari on an iPhone is slightly different.

How to View and Delete Your iPad Browser History in Safari

Reviewing your iPad browser history is a straightforward process. Safari stores a log of websites you visit along with other related components, such as the cache and cookies. These elements enhance your browsing experience, but you may want to delete your browsing history for privacy reasons.

You can manage your web browsing history on the iPad in two ways. The easiest option is to do it directly in Safari:

Open the Safari web browser.

Select the Bookmarks icon (it looks like an open book) at the top of the screen. 

Select the clock icon to open the History pane. A list of sites visited over the past month appears.

To delete a single website from the browser history, swipe left on its name.

Select  Clear at the bottom of the panel to reveal four options: The last hour, Today, Today and yesterday, and All time.

Select your preferred option to remove the browsing history from your iPad and all connected iCloud devices.

How to Delete History and Cookies From the iPad Settings App

Deleting the browser history through Safari doesn't remove all the data it stores. For a thorough cleaning, go to the iPad Settings app. You can also delete the browsing history and cookies from the Settings app. Clearing the history this way deletes everything Safari saved.

Select the gear icon on the Home screen to open the iPad Settings .

Scroll down and select Safari .

Scroll through the list of settings and select  Clear History and Website Data to delete the browsing history, cookies, and other cached website data.

Select  Clear to confirm, or select Cancel to return to the Safari settings without removing any data.

How to Delete Stored Website Data on iPad

Safari sometimes stores additional website data on top of a list of web pages you visited. For example, it can save passwords and preferences for frequently visited sites. If you want to delete this data but don't want to clear the browsing history or cookies, selectively delete specific data saved by Safari using the iPad Settings app.

Open the iPad Settings app.

Scroll to the bottom of the Safari settings screen and select Advanced .

Select  Website Data to display a breakdown of the data each website currently stores on the iPad.

Select Show All Sites to display the expanded list if necessary.

Select  Remove All Website Data  at the bottom of the screen to delete the site data at once, or swipe left on individual items to clear items one at a time.

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How to clear the cache in Safari on Mac and iPhone - and what it does

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Like every web browser, Safari stores data on your Mac , iPhone , and iPad , with the express purpose of speeding up your online life. You may have the kind of internet speed that Apple Park takes for granted, but even so, it's better to spend that speed where it's needed.

So when you revisit a website, Safari makes it so that as far as possible, you only need to download what has changed. Even with a news site that is being updated all day, the basic layout, the furniture of the page, doesn't change all that often, so Safari might as well download it once.

Behind the scenes, then, whenever you ask Safari to go to a site, it goes there with half an eye on what elements of the site it has already stored on your device. Then it will load up anything it can from your device, because retrieving locally stored data is always faster than downloading it.

No question, a Safari cache is a good thing. Except when it isn't.

When you should clear Safari's cache

It's possible for things to go wrong. If Safari doesn't appear to be loading a site, it could be that there's some data corruption in the cache.

Or it could be simply that you are tight on space and all of this invisibly stored cache data is taking up a lot of room. When you're particularly low on space, you know it, too, because your device runs noticeably slower.

So if you are having problems any time you're browsing the web on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, clearing the cache is at the very least a good first troubleshooting step.

You don't want to inadvertently introduce new problems or inconveniences, though. And clearing caches could also remove passwords that you thought Safari was saving for you.

So before you empty the cache, make sure that Safari is saving those passwords. On the Mac, go to System Preferences, click on Apple ID , then iCloud .

Or on iOS, open Settings , tap on your name at the top, then iCloud .

In either case, then check that Safari is turned on. With the Mac, that means a tick box is on, and with iOS, it means the slider button is turned on and showing green.

On the Mac, you'll need Safari to show you the normally hidden Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on Mac

  • Launch Safari
  • Click on the Safari menu at top left
  • Choose Preferences
  • Click on Advanced
  • Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar to set it to on
  • Close the Preferences window, and open the Develop menu
  • Choose Empty Caches

There is no OK button, and then no visible confirmation that the caches have been cleared. But they have been.

Choose Empty Caches from the Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad

  • Open Settings
  • Scroll down to Safari and tap
  • Choose Clear History and Website Data
  • Confirm by tapping the new Clear History and Data button that pops up

Unlike with the Mac, there is a visible indication that the cache has been cleared. The option for Clear History and Website Data is greyed out and unavailable.

Note that it won't stay unavailable. It is immediately available the moment you do anything more in Safari.

On iPhone and iPad, you have to clear both Safari's cache and history

What happens next

Once you have cleared the cache, you will typically find that some site loading problems are resolved. You'll also find that your device runs faster.

Except, of course, the next time you browse to a website, it will load a little slower than you're used to. But that will speed up again - once Safari has once more cached the site.

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How to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad

Clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad in a few simple steps

iPhone screen showing the Safari app icon in the center

You'll definitely want to know how to clear Safari browsing history on iPhone and iPad . Know how to delete browsing history is part of basic user operation on all your devices, and is especially if you share devices with others. 

Luckily, deleting browsing history on Safari is easy and can be done in just a few taps, and is the same on iOS and iPadOS, so whether you're using an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPad Air , these steps will apply.

Remember, though, that deleting your browsing history only stops your activity being visible on that device. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will still be able to see the webpages you have visited. If you want to stop that, for ultimate privacy, you'll need to use one of the best VPN services .

The following screenshots were taken on an iPhone running iOS 17 . If you aren't running the latest version of your device's OS, we can show you how to update an iPhone or how to update an iPad .

  • In Safari, tap the book icon
  • Go to the history tab (clock)
  • Select how far back to clear

Read on to see full illustrated instructions.

1. In Safari, tap the book icon

Firstly, open Safari and tap the book icon in the bottom bar.

2. Select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear

Now select the history tab (clock icon) and tap Clear at the bottom.

3. Select how far back to clear and tap Delete

Now choose how far back you'd like to delete : last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all time.

If you like, you can toggle on Close All Tabs , which will close every open tab that isn't in a tab group (we can show you how to use tab groups if you aren't sure).

Finally, when you're happy, hit Delete .

As you can see in the screenshot above, if you now go back to the history tab, your history will have been deleted.

For more iPhone tutorials, check out our guides on how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone , how to clear RAM on iPhone , how to delete multiple contacts on iPhone and how to rearrange the iOS 17 Messages '+' menu .

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Clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad can help resolve various issues, such as slow loading times, outdated content, and website errors. The cache is a temporary storage location for files that are downloaded by your browser to display websites. Over time, this cache can become cluttered with outdated data, leading to performance issues. By clearing the cache, you can ensure that Safari fetches the latest versions of web pages and resources, thereby improving your browsing experience.

In this guide, you will learn how to clear the cache in Safari on your iPad, allowing you to free up storage space and enhance the browser's performance. Whether you are encountering sluggish browsing speeds or wish to ensure that you are viewing the most current content on websites, clearing the cache is a simple yet effective solution.

By following the step-by-step instructions provided in this article, you will be able to navigate the settings of Safari on your iPad with ease, empowering you to take control of your browsing experience. Let's dive into the process of clearing the cache in Safari and optimize your browsing environment for a smoother and more efficient web surfing experience.

Step 1: Open the Settings app

To begin the process of clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad, you will first need to open the Settings app. The Settings app serves as the control center for various configurations and preferences on your device, allowing you to customize your iPad experience to suit your needs.

Start by locating the Settings app icon on your iPad's home screen. The icon resembles a set of gears and is typically found among your other applications. Once you have located the Settings app, tap on the icon to launch the app.

Upon opening the Settings app, you will be greeted by a series of options and preferences that you can adjust to personalize your iPad. The layout of the Settings app is designed to provide easy access to a wide range of features, including those related to Safari, the default web browser on your device.

As you navigate through the Settings app, take note of the various sections and options available to you. The app is organized into different categories, such as General, Display & Brightness, and Safari, among others. These categories house specific settings that you can modify to tailor your iPad experience.

By familiarizing yourself with the layout of the Settings app, you will gain a better understanding of where to locate the Safari settings, which is crucial for the cache-clearing process. Navigating the Settings app is the first step towards optimizing your browsing environment and ensuring that Safari operates at its best.

With the Settings app open and ready for configuration, you are now prepared to proceed to the next step in the cache-clearing process. By mastering the art of navigating the Settings app, you are taking a proactive approach to managing your iPad's settings and enhancing your overall user experience.

Now that you have successfully opened the Settings app, let's move on to the next step in the process of clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad. This will bring you one step closer to optimizing your browsing environment and enjoying a smoother web surfing experience.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Safari

After successfully opening the Settings app on your iPad, the next crucial step in the process of clearing the cache in Safari involves scrolling down within the Settings interface and tapping on the "Safari" option. This action will grant you access to a range of specific settings and preferences related to the Safari web browser , allowing you to delve deeper into the browser's configurations and functionalities.

As you scroll down within the Settings app, you will encounter a diverse array of options and categories, each serving a unique purpose in customizing your iPad experience. The act of scrolling down signifies a transition towards uncovering the Safari settings, which are pivotal for managing the cache and optimizing the browser's performance.

Upon reaching the "Safari" option, you will be presented with a wealth of settings that are designed to empower you with control over various aspects of the Safari browser. These settings encompass a wide spectrum of functionalities, ranging from privacy and security features to content and search engine preferences, all of which contribute to shaping your browsing experience.

Tapping on the "Safari" option will open a dedicated interface that is tailored to the specific configurations and preferences associated with the Safari browser. This interface serves as a gateway to fine-tuning the browser's behavior, ensuring that it aligns with your individual browsing habits and requirements.

By tapping on the "Safari" option, you are taking a proactive step towards gaining insight into the inner workings of the Safari browser, enabling you to make informed decisions about its settings and functionalities. This level of control empowers you to optimize the browser's performance and address any issues related to cache accumulation, ultimately enhancing your overall browsing experience.

As you navigate through the "Safari" settings, take note of the various options available to you, each offering a unique opportunity to tailor the browser to your preferences. Familiarizing yourself with these settings will equip you with the knowledge needed to effectively manage the cache and ensure that Safari operates at its best.

With the "Safari" settings now accessible, you are poised to delve deeper into the cache-clearing process, bringing you one step closer to optimizing your browsing environment and enjoying a smoother web surfing experience.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Clear History and Website Data

As you navigate through the "Safari" settings on your iPad, the next pivotal step in the cache-clearing process involves scrolling down within the Safari settings interface until you locate the "Clear History and Website Data" option. This essential feature allows you to effectively manage the cache and browsing history stored within the Safari browser, providing you with the means to optimize its performance and address any issues related to accumulated data.

Upon finding the "Clear History and Website Data" option, tapping on it will initiate the process of clearing the cache and browsing history within Safari. This action serves as a proactive measure to free up storage space and ensure that the browser fetches the latest versions of web pages and resources, thereby enhancing your overall browsing experience.

The "Clear History and Website Data" feature is designed to offer users a convenient and straightforward method for managing the cache and browsing history within Safari. By accessing this functionality, you gain the ability to maintain a clean and efficient browsing environment, free from the clutter of outdated data that may impede the browser's performance.

Tapping on the "Clear History and Website Data" option signifies your commitment to optimizing the Safari browser's functionality and ensuring that it operates at its best. This proactive approach empowers you to take control of your browsing environment, allowing you to enjoy a smoother and more efficient web surfing experience.

As you engage with the "Clear History and Website Data" feature, take note of the prompt that will appear, asking you to confirm the action. This confirmation step serves as a safeguard, ensuring that you are intentionally initiating the cache-clearing process. Upon confirming the action, Safari will proceed to clear the cache and browsing history, freeing up storage space and refreshing the browser's data to align with the latest web content.

By tapping on the "Clear History and Website Data" option and confirming the action, you are actively contributing to the optimization of your browsing environment, allowing Safari to operate at its full potential. This proactive measure sets the stage for a more seamless and enjoyable web surfing experience, free from the constraints of outdated cache and browsing history.

With the cache-clearing process initiated, you are now poised to witness the positive impact of this proactive measure on Safari's performance. By taking control of the cache and browsing history, you are paving the way for a more efficient and responsive browsing experience, ensuring that Safari remains a reliable and effective tool for accessing web content on your iPad.

Step 4: Confirm the action

After tapping on the "Clear History and Website Data" option within the Safari settings on your iPad, a prompt will appear, asking you to confirm the action of clearing the cache and browsing history. This confirmation step serves as a crucial checkpoint, ensuring that you are intentionally initiating the cache-clearing process and providing you with the opportunity to proceed with confidence.

Upon encountering the confirmation prompt, take a moment to review the action you are about to perform. This pause allows you to reaffirm your decision to clear the cache and browsing history within Safari, emphasizing the proactive nature of this optimization process. By confirming the action, you are actively contributing to the enhancement of Safari's performance and the overall browsing experience on your iPad.

The confirmation prompt serves as a safeguard, preventing accidental initiation of the cache-clearing process. This deliberate approach ensures that you have the opportunity to proceed with full awareness of the implications of clearing the cache and browsing history. By acknowledging the prompt and confirming the action, you are demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient browsing environment within Safari.

Upon confirming the action, Safari will proceed to clear the cache and browsing history, freeing up storage space and refreshing the browser's data to align with the latest web content. This proactive measure sets the stage for a more seamless and enjoyable web surfing experience, free from the constraints of outdated cache and browsing history. The act of confirming the action represents a decisive step towards optimizing the Safari browser's functionality and ensuring that it operates at its best.

As the cache-clearing process is initiated, the confirmation prompt serves as a reminder of your active role in managing the browsing environment on your iPad. By confirming the action, you are taking control of the cache and browsing history, paving the way for a more efficient and responsive browsing experience. This deliberate approach empowers you to maintain a clean and optimized browsing environment within Safari, allowing you to enjoy a smoother and more efficient web surfing experience.

With the cache-clearing process confirmed, you are now poised to witness the positive impact of this proactive measure on Safari's performance. By taking control of the cache and browsing history, you are paving the way for a more efficient and responsive browsing experience, ensuring that Safari remains a reliable and effective tool for accessing web content on your iPad.

In conclusion, the process of clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad is a proactive and effective measure to optimize the browser's performance and enhance your overall browsing experience. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide, you have gained valuable insight into the inner workings of Safari's settings and configurations, empowering you to take control of your browsing environment.

Clearing the cache in Safari serves as a means to free up storage space and ensure that the browser fetches the latest versions of web pages and resources. This proactive approach mitigates issues related to slow loading times, outdated content, and website errors, ultimately contributing to a smoother and more efficient web surfing experience.

As you navigated through the Settings app and accessed the Safari settings on your iPad, you demonstrated a proactive commitment to managing the cache and browsing history within the browser. By tapping on the "Clear History and Website Data" option and confirming the action, you actively contributed to the optimization of Safari's functionality, paving the way for a more seamless browsing experience.

The confirmation prompt that appeared during the cache-clearing process served as a crucial checkpoint, ensuring that you proceeded with full awareness of the implications of clearing the cache and browsing history. This deliberate approach underscored your active role in maintaining a clean and efficient browsing environment within Safari, emphasizing your commitment to enhancing the browser's performance.

By embracing the process of clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad, you have taken a proactive step towards ensuring that the browser operates at its best. This optimization process aligns with the broader goal of enhancing your overall user experience, allowing you to enjoy a more responsive and reliable browsing environment.

In essence, the act of clearing the cache in Safari on your iPad represents a proactive measure to optimize the browser's performance and maintain a clean and efficient browsing environment. By familiarizing yourself with the settings and configurations within Safari, you have gained valuable knowledge that will empower you to address performance issues and ensure a smoother web surfing experience in the future.

As you continue to engage with Safari on your iPad, remember that the process of clearing the cache is a valuable tool for maintaining the browser's efficiency and responsiveness. By incorporating this proactive measure into your browsing routine, you are actively contributing to a more seamless and enjoyable web surfing experience, free from the constraints of outdated cache and browsing history.

By mastering the art of managing the cache in Safari, you are poised to enjoy a browsing environment that aligns with your preferences and delivers the latest web content with efficiency and reliability. Embrace the proactive approach to cache management, and witness the positive impact it has on your overall browsing experience.

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How to Clear Cache on iPad Safari Browser

You can clear your iPad Safari cache by opening the Settings app, selecting Safari , choosing Clear History and Website Data , and then tapping Clear at the center of the window.

Our guide continues below with more information about how to clear cache on iPad Safari browsers, including pictures of these steps.

You can also check out our video about how to clear iPad cache for more on this topic.

How to Delete Website History and Data on iPad (Guide with Pictures)

The steps in this article were performed on a 6th generation iPad, using the IPadOS 16.3.1 operating system.

Step 1: Find the gray gear Settings icon on your Home screen and tap it.

open Settings

Step 2: Scroll down the left column and choose the Safari option.

select Safari

Step 3: Scroll down the right column and select the Clear History and Website Data button.

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Step 4: Choose the Clear button at the center of the screen.

tap Clear

Now that you know how to clear cache on iPad Safari, you can use these steps whenever you are experiencing browsing issues, or when you want to delete all of the browsing information that is on the Apple tablet.

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Summary – Deleting iPad Cache

  • Tap Settings .
  • Select Safari .
  • Touch Clear History and Website Data .
  • Choose Clear .

Video – Clearing Safari Cache on iPad

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As indicated when you tap the Clear History and Website Data button, this deletes your history, cache, and browsing data.

If you want to keep your history, then you can go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > and then tap the Website Data option and delete content from that menu instead.

This can be preferable since it not only allows you to keep your history, it also lets you choose the websites for which you wish to clear the data.

That can be beneficial if you are troubleshooting an issue or if there is particular browsing data that you want to keep.

If you have other Web browsers on your iPad, then this won’t affect the cache or history in those. You would need to open those browsers and follow the steps for deleting cache from there as well if you want to remove that data.

If you find that you are frequently deleting the cache on your iPad, then you might benefit from using Private Browsing instead. That way you can complete a Web browsing session and close the tabs , which will automatically delete the cache and history.

Familiarizing yourself with the process of deleting your iPad cache will allow you to perform this action whenever you think it’s necessary.

While the inconvenience of being signed out of accounts and emptying shopping carts can be a bit of a hassle, that is often outweighed by the benefit of a browsing experience that works more reliably, and isn’t using cookies and other stored data to affect the way you browse the Web.

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How to Clear the Cache for Apps on an iPad

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If you store cache files, your iPad runs faster and you can access some of the app’s files offline. Better still, it saves cellular data because your iPad doesn’t always have to fetch data from the server. However, the cache files use up your internal storage space, causing you to run out of space regularly. 

How to Clear the Cache for Apps on an iPad

This article explains how to clear cache on iPad apps.

How to Clear the Cache on iPad Apps

Unless you manually clear your apps’ cache, it remains on your device. If you have overzealous apps, they might populate your internal storage space with cache files and, in turn, make your device slow and sluggish. 

Sometimes, the stored cache gets corrupted, affecting an app’s normal functioning to the point of crashing. Other times, the cached data becomes outdated, causing the app to display old information. 

As a result, clearing your iPad apps cache app regularly is crucial. After all, if you open the app after clearing its temporary files, your iPad will cache its data again.

Clearing Cache on iPad Browsing Apps

Your iPad web browsers might be among the apps that store a lot of the cache on your iPad. For every website you visit, your iPad stores its cookies and cache. 

Here’s how you clear cache on your Safari browser:

safari clear cache on ipad

  • To delete an individual cache file, hover over it and “Swipe to the left.” Tap the red “Delete button” to the right.
  • To delete all the browser cache files in one go, tap “Remove all website data.” Clearing cache on your Safari iPad app removes data for other synced devices. 

For Google Chrome browser, use these steps:

safari clear cache on ipad

Clearing Cache for Individual iPad App

Clearing cache using this method gives you two options: to offload the app or to delete it. Offloading removes an app from your iPad but retains your stored data and documents. When you reinstall the app, you get a clean slate with your data without cache files. 

Conversely, the delete option deletes the app and all the associated information. If you reinstall the app, you won’t recover your data.

To clear cache using this method, do the following: 

safari clear cache on ipad

The downside of using this method is that some apps, like the Photos app, don’t have the option to offload or delete to clear cache. You must go to the app and manually delete the files you no longer use. 

Clearing iPad Apps Cache Using the Home Button

You might find using the home button appropriate if you don’t want to go through the tedious process of uninstalling and reinstalling your apps to clear cache.

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  • Let go of the power button and press the “Home button” to the left of your iPad until the app restarts. This clears the app’s cache. 

If you’re using a device without a home button, use these steps to clear cache:

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  • Long press the “AssistiveTouch” icon (the home button) until your iPad screen blackens and flashes white. 

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Clearing Cache for Third-Party Apps on iPad

Unlike iPad’s preinstalled apps, most third-party apps have cache option on their storage settings. To clear cache for these apps, do the following:

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  • Select “Manage storage” and select “Clear cache.”

Clearing Cache on iPad Using Third-Party Tools

You might have noticed there’s no way to clear cache on iPad all at once. This might be inconvenient if your device is out of space and you don’t have the time to go through each app to clear cache. Luckily, you can use third-party tools on your Mac or Windows to clear your iPad app cache at once. 

Examples of third-party cache cleaning tools include iFreeUp and PanFone iOS Eraser . iFreeUp is appropriate for iPad users who run Windows PC. PanFone iOS eraser, on the other hand, supports Mac and Windows. These third-party tools work similarly.

Here’s how you clear cache on your iPad using the PanFone iOS Eraser app:

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  • Use a USB cable to connect your iPad to your PC. 
  • Select the “Free up space” icon in the top left corner of the sidebar. Select “Quick scan” on the main screen. 
  • The scan takes a few minutes, after which it displays the space used by junk files. 
  • Navigate to the bottom right of the screen and select “Clean.” Give the app some time to clear the cache files. Repeat the process to ensure you’ve removed all the junk files. 

Free-Up Your iPad

If you use your iPad every day, it’s inevitable that you’ll accumulate cache files which, if they remain uncleared, will cause your device to lag and run out of space. Though cache files are useful to your device, deleting them with any of the above methods will benefit your device’s performance. 

How often do you clear cache on your iPad? Do you wish iPad had a way of clearing cache without uninstalling apps? Let us know in the comments section below.

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The cache on an iPad is essentially a portion of temporary storage that helps to speed up system tasks. When you visit websites and use apps, your iPad saves data from them to load faster and perform better when you come back. That data could range from design elements to snippets of video or music.

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Over time, as you visit more webpages and download your favorite iPad apps , all that stored cache can actually start to slow down the tablet. No matter which iPad you own , clearing the cache could do well to boost your tablet’s performance. We’ll show you some ways to clean this up and how you can manage it better over time.

Apple doesn’t provide an explicit way to target and clear the system-wide cache. The good news is that an iPad already works to remove unneeded cached files. When the system needs more temporary storage, it automatically decides where to create space. Still, if you want to maximize the available cache to your iPad, there are a few methods.

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There’s a good chance your internet browser is generating a significant number of its own cache files. It makes sense when you consider the sheer number of unique webpages and images you encounter every day. Luckily, browser apps give you decent control over temporary files. We’ll go through the steps to delete them on two of the most popular iPad browsers, Safari and Chrome.

Clear Safari’s cache

Step 1: Go to Settings > Safari.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data . Tap Clear to confirm.

If you use third-party browsers like Google’s Chrome, you’ll need to navigate through their settings menus to manage the cache from within the apps themselves. These are the instructions for Chrome.

Clear Chrome’s cache

Step 1: Open Chrome. In the upper-right corner tap the three dots.

Step 2: Scroll through the dropdown menu and select Settings.

Step 3: Scroll down and go to Privacy > Clear Browsing Data.

Step 4: Select the time range for which you want to clear data and make sure Cached Images and Files is selected.

Step 5: Tap Clear Browsing Data . Tap Clear Browsing Data again to confirm.

The Chrome app gives you a solid amount of control in choosing exactly what you delete. You can choose to remove other temporary files like cookies and browsing history as well.

For the most part, you’ll have to locate the app you want to clear data from and find a way to delete its individual cache files. One way to analyze apps for their usage is under Settings > General > iPad Storage . Unfortunately, this isn’t a surefire way to hone in on the biggest culprits. In fact, if you scroll all the way to the bottom of your app list, the actual system cache data is mostly grouped into the vague Other category.

As an example, we noticed that a streaming service like Spotify stores over 1GB of cached files. That’s a big difference from the total size of 179MB listed under Settings > General > iPad Storage . Offloading an app, one of the options available in this section, does not appear to immediately clear its cache files from the iPad. Again, iOS will likely delete those files automatically once it realizes the system doesn’t need them.

We recommend going into an app’s settings or profile area to locate its storage preferences. Many apps that tend to take up a lot of cache will have an option to clear it. Some may even provide an option to reset the cache from the iOS settings menu under Settings > [App Name]. Your last choice is to delete the app altogether and download it again for a fresh start. There are two methods to accomplish this.

Delete an app: Method 1

Step 1: From the home screen, long-press an app icon.

Step 2: Tap Delete App on the popup menu that appears. Tap Delete to confirm.

Delete an app: Method 2

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > iPad Storage. Scroll down through the list of apps and tap on one that you want to delete.

Step 2: Tap Delete App. Tap Delete App again to confirm.

Download your apps from the App Store to get a fresh installation. You may notice that loading them up for the first time may take a bit longer than usual. You will also need to reconfigure any preferences you had before.

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Go to Settings > Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data.

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Clearing your history, cookies and browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information.

When there’s no history or website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button might also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

To visit sites without leaving history, turn Private Browsing on .

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

Tap Remove All Website Data.

When there’s no website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button might also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

Open the Safari app.

Bookmarks button

Tap the Edit button, then select the website(s) you want to delete from your history.

Tap the Delete button.

A cookie is a piece of data that a site puts on your device so that site can remember you when you visit again.

To block cookies:

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.

Turn on Block All Cookies.

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If you block cookies, some web pages may not work. Here are some examples:

You'll likely not be able to sign in to a site even when using your correct user name and password.

You may see a message that cookies are required or that your browser's cookies are turned off.

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Content blockers are third-party apps and extensions that let Safari block cookies, images, resources, pop-ups and other content.

To get a content blocker:

Download a content blocking app from the App Store.

Tap Settings > Safari > Extensions.

Tap to turn on a listed content blocker.

You can use more than one content blocker. If you need help, contact the app developer .

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Many browsers and apps use caches to remember users' habits, hobbies, and preference for bringing better experience to users. So does Safari. But once these caches occupied too much space on your iPad, iPad will run slowly or have no storage to install or download other things. It is necessary to clear apps and browser caches, including cookies, browser history and more. Do you know how to clear Safari cache ?

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Here we will show you how to clear Safari caches on iPad in 2 ways. Just follow us to find the methods.

  • Part 1. Clear Safari cache on iPad in Settings
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When you have to clean up Safari cache of your iPad, you can start with the Settigs app. Take the following steps to clearing caches of Safari to free up Safari app and speed up your iPad .

Step 1 Turn on your iPad and open "Settings" app.

Step 2 Scroll down to find "Safari".

Step 3 Scroll down to find "Clear History and Website Data", tap on it to clear Safari cache. Tap "Clear" to confirm the operation.

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The process will take some time, then you can clear cookies, browser history and more from the Safari of your iPad. And your ipad will become quicker.

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With the first method, you can handily clear Safari cache on iPad. However, if you want to clear app caches, you have to uninstall the apps one by one. So the first way is not the best choice. Here we recommend an easy-to-use iPad cache cleaner, to help you clear and delete Safari caches and other app caches from your iPad.

Step 1 Download, install and open this iPad cache cleaner on your computer.

Step 2 Connect your iPad to it via USB cable.

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Step 3 After scanning, you will see all the caches and junk files here. And click "Clean" button to clear Safari and app caches on iPad.

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Step 1 Connect device to PC

Connect iPhone to PC, and wait for detecting it automatically.

◆ If your device runs iOS 7 or higher, you are requested to tab "Trust" on your iPhone when it is the first time for you to use this software.

◆This software allows you to clear more than iPad Safari cache. So if need, you can add other devices before erasing.

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Step 2 Select erasing level

Then you need to select erasing level . Click "Low" to choose the erasing level according to your need. There are three levels for your option.

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Low level ensures that the Safari cannot be retrieved once they are deleted by overwriting with zero files. Medium level overwrites all the data with zero and junk files, which leaves no trace and nobody will know Safari cache on your iPad are erased. High level is the safest and most radical way to get your device started with a clean slate.

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Click Start in the right side to clear iPad cache permanently with one click.

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Different Sources of Cache

1. Cache from Safari: Safari may be the main contributor to all cache files on your iPad. Actually, cache files are not useless. Instead, sometimes, they are very useful. Safari cache records the pages you regularly visit and they will load faster next time. We clear iPad Safari, as they occupy too much space. However, your Safari cache can increase as high as Mount Everest if you're an ardent browser. Besides taking up much space, cache can cause many serious problems like browser not loading or tabs not closing.

2. Cache from social media instant messaging apps: Social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and some instant messaging apps like Skype and Whatsapp are creating cache files. When you check the total storage occupied by your Whatsapp or other apps, and you'll find that the cache files could be up to one GB or more as the app will receive plenty media files like videos or audio tracks.

Issues caused by caches stored by Safari or other apps

• Too much cache files will lead to have performance issues.

• Ther cache files take up much space.

• Corrupted Safari cache files can cause abnormal activities on the browser.

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How to delete your Safari history on Mac, iPhone, or iPad

  • Clearing your Safari history removes cookies and reduces online tracking.
  • The process for deleting web history is different for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
  • You can use Private Browsing Mode to prevent web history from being saved.

From accessing your bank account on a shared computer to Googling embarrassing queries, there are a number of reasons to want to clear out your search history. Deleting your history on Safari removes your trail of web browsing, but the process also does more than clear out potentially embarrassing websites.

Clearing your history will also remove associated cookies from the web browser, reducing the number of ways you are being tracked online. While clearing your web history only removes cookies from Safari and not third-party websites that already have your data, it can still be helpful to reduce online tracking. Clearing the related cache can also sometimes fix bugs.

Deleting a web history from Safari isn't a terribly complicated process, but the steps are a bit different if you are using a MacBook , iPad , or iPhone . The steps for clearing several web pages and a single website are also different. Some privacy settings can also prevent you from deleting any web history, leaving the buttons you need grayed out.

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There are also a few tricks that can make the process simpler. For example, if you turn on iCloud for Safari, when you delete the history from your Mac, it will automatically be deleted from your phone and tablet too. If you know you want to delete your web history before you make a single click, you can use Private Browsing Mode instead.

Whether you are a murder mystery writer looking to eliminate search queries that would raise the eyebrows of any detective, or you want to reduce the number of cookies tracking you, this guide will tell you how to delete Safari history in a few simple steps.

How to delete Safari history on a Mac

Safari allows you to delete a lot of web history from a Mac or MacBook at once by allowing you to choose the dates for which you would like to erase. If you want to clear websites from the last hour, last day, last two days or all of your web history, this is the process to use.

  • Open Safari
  • From the top toolbar, click on History , then click Clear History.
  • In the pop-up window, use the drop-down menu to select the time period you want to clear from your history.
  • Click Clear History .

How to delete Safari history on an iPhone or iPad

The steps for clearing out your Safari history on an iPhone is quite different from using a Safari browser on a Mac. But, the process is the same across both iPhones and iPads, so these steps below work for both your phone and tablet.

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Select Safari.
  • Scroll down to the Privacy & Security section and select Clear History and Website Data.
  • On the next page, tap the time frame that you would like to delete the history for.
  • Optional: If you also want to close out of all open websites, tap the toggle for Close All Tabs.
  • Tap Clear History.

How to delete a single website from Safari history

Safari allows you to easily delete websites from the last hour, day, two days, or your entire web history easily. But, if you only want to remove a single website, you'll instead have to access your history, and then select the individual page to remove.

  • Open a Safari browser.
  • From the top toolbar, select History > Show All History. Or, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Y.
  • Select the website entry that you wish to delete. If that site was not visited today, you will need to tap on the date that you visited the website to find it or use the search bar at the top.
  • Right-click on the website entry and select delete.

On an iPhone or iPad:

  • Tap the Bookmark icon on the bottom (it looks like an open book).
  • Tap the Clock or History icon at the top of the page.
  • Locate the website that you wish to delete from your history -- your history is organized by the date you visited.
  • On the website you wish to delete, swipe left, then tap on the red trash icon.

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If you know that you'll want to delete the website that you are about to visit from your history, try using Private Browsing Mode instead. This mode does not save any website history, including search history and autofill information. That means you can do your online banking without going back and deleting your web history when you are done.

To use Private Browsing Mode on a Mac:

  • Open Safari.
  • On the top toolbar, go to File > New Private Window.
  • Use this new private window for browsing. You can quickly see if a Safari browser is Private because the field to type in the URL is dark gray instead of white.

To use Private Browsing Mode on iOS:

  • Tap the tab icon in the bottom left corner.
  • At the bottom of the screen, tap Private (swipe to see all the toppings in this toolbar if you do not see the Private option.)
  • Private browsing will have a dark gray URL field instead of white. To return to regular browsing, repeat the steps but this time swipe back to your open tabs.

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With iCloud , Safari can save your web browsing across all the devices that you use with your Apple ID. While that's helpful for quickly recalling a website no matter what device you first opened it with, it also syncs any deletions to the web history across your devices . That means if you delete a web page from your history on a Mac, it will automatically be deleted from your iPhone too -- as long as both devices are logged into the same Apple ID and iCloud for Safari is enabled.

iCloud for Safari can be enabled during the setup process for a new device, but it can also be turned on and off from the Settings app:

  • Tap on your Apple ID or name at the top.
  • Tap on iCloud.
  • Under Apps Using iCloud, select Show All . (If you are running iOS 15 or earlier, you may not see the full list already instead of the Show All option, in which case you can jump to the next step.)
  • Toggle on Safari from the list.

Why can't I clear my Safari history?

In some cases, the buttons that you need to tap to clear your Safari history are gray. But why can't you delete your Safari history, and how do you fix it? Here are a few common reasons why the Safari history options are grayed out:

  • You've already deleted your history and there are no more websites to clear out.
  • Web content restrictions are turned on. Some parental control settings prevent kids and teens from deleting their web history, while other content restrictions can also prevent you from deleting. To access the content restriction options, open the Settings app and go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  • You are using Private Browsing Mode. This mode does not save your web history, so you have nothing to delete.

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Deleting your Safari history makes it difficult for the average person to recover the past websites that you have visited. However, if you are connected to your work or school network, in some cases the network administrator can still see your website access. Deleting your website history also may not fool a trained digital forensics expert during an investigation.

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    Here's how you clear cache on your Safari browser: Open your "Settings app" on your iPad home screen and choose "General.". Select "Storage" to display your apps' storage ...

  22. How to Clear the Cache on Your iPad

    Clear Safari's cache. Step 1: Go to Settings > Safari. Step 2: Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data. Tap Clear to confirm. If you use third-party browsers like Google's Chrome ...

  23. Clear the history, cache and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad

    Clear the history, cache and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Find out how to delete your history, cookies and cache in Settings. Delete the history, cache and cookies. Clear your cookies and the cache, but keep your history. Delete a website from your history. Block cookies. Use content blockers. Delete history, cache ...

  24. Clear Safari Cache

    Step 1 Turn on your iPad and open "Settings" app. Step 2 Scroll down to find "Safari". Step 3 Scroll down to find "Clear History and Website Data", tap on it to clear Safari cache. Tap "Clear" to confirm the operation. The process will take some time, then you can clear cookies, browser history and more from the Safari of your iPad.

  25. How to delete your Safari history on Mac, iPhone, or iPad

    On a Mac: Open a Safari browser. From the top toolbar, select History > Show All History. Or, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Y.; Select the website entry that you wish to delete.