{"id":55698,"date":"2021-05-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crazyeggblog.wpengine.com\/?p=55698"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T23:14:35","slug":"how-to-clear-your-cache-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-your-cache-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Steps to Clear Your Cache in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a beginner, chances are you\u2019ll need to know how to clear your cache in WordPress. If you\u2019re totally unfamiliar with the term, clearing your cache is simply a way for you to clear your website\u2019s temporary storage of content and data. This way, you know you\u2019re getting the freshest set of content or data in case you\u2019ve made any changes. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk through how to clear your WordPress cache, as well as clearing the cache on your browser, and your plugins. Let\u2019s dive in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Clearing Your Cache is Worth It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing your WordPress cache especially comes in handy when you\u2019re making changes to your WordPress website and want to see them applied in real time. Your WordPress cache saves your previous data and content and displays that every time you visit a page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve made changes, you\u2019ll want to empty out the cache so it can store the new data or content changes you\u2019ve made and show those files to your site\u2019s visitors. Generally, clearing your cache mostly helps if you\u2019re making visual changes and you aren\u2019t seeing any changes when you refresh or reload your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing your cache can often help with troubleshooting too, depending on what you\u2019re trying to fix. In a nutshell, clearing your cache simply means clearing the temporary storage of your site. Learning how to do this will help you have an easier time with your website in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Investment Needed to Clear Your Cache In WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you might be wondering what it\u2019s going to take to completely clear your WordPress cache. Is it going to take large amounts of work? Are you going to need to know code or go into your site\u2019s root files? Will you have to pay for effective cache clearing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a beginner, you might not be aware of just how easy it is to clear your site\u2019s cache with a dedicated WordPress plugin. In some instances, you might not even need a cache plugin at all if your hosting provider offers a caching solution that makes it easy to access your site\u2019s cache. Often, as you install WordPress through your hosting service, it\u2019ll provide a caching tool you can access through the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s not the case, you can always download one of the WordPress caching plugins we\u2019ll talk about later on in this guide. Finally, keep in mind that, if you\u2019re really up for it, you can configure your cache in your FTP file through FileZilla, through you should take the utmost care when you take this route and, in our opinion, should leave it as a last resort and only try it if you\u2019ve exhausted all other options without achieving any results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Steps to Clear Your Cache In WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a quick rundown of how to clear your cache according to your browser, plugin, or hosting service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 &#8211; Sign Up For WordPress Hosting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing your cache is a great way to ensure your website reflects the latest changes you\u2019ve made to it. But that won\u2019t do you much good if you don\u2019t have reliable WordPress web hosting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve spent hours comparing and contrasting some of the best web hosting options available to ensure you\u2019re getting the best hosting experience based on the best features, pricing, website management tools, and more. There\u2019s something on our list for everyone, so we encourage you to check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best WordPress hosting services to consider.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about which hosting provider made the top of our list? Hostinger, because it\u2019s beginner-friendly, comes with a free domain name, automatic updates so your site is always up to speed, and as the cherry on top, it also comes with WordPress pre-installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t even get us started on how absolutely cheap Hostinger is which is perfect for a beginner site trying to get started on a shoestring budget. To learn more about Hostinger, how you can get started, and everything it offers in detail, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check it out here.<\/a> Now, onto clearing your cache.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 &#8211; How To Clear Your Cache In WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to clear your WordPress cache without a plugin, you\u2019ll have to access your FTP or SSH file through tools like FileZilla. It\u2019ll also involve adding some lines of code. Understandably, you might not want to go this route if you aren\u2019t tech-savvy or are afraid to mess with your site\u2019s files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why we recommend you exhaust all other options first. We\u2019ll start with clearing your browser cache, then work out a way through clearing your server cache and clearing your cache using an easy WordPress caching plugin. Let\u2019s take a closer look at each of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 &#8211; How To Clear Your Cache On Google Chrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before clearing the cache on your WordPress website you\u2019ll want to make sure you clear your browser cache, as it also stores your old site information and can take a while to pick up on new changes. Google Chrome, one of the most popular browsers, makes it easy to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve opened your Chrome browser, navigate to the top right where you\u2019ll find an icon with three ellipses and click <strong>More Tools<\/strong>, then click <strong>Clear Browsing Data.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you\u2019ll be met with a few options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093055\/image4-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093055\/image4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093055\/image4-1.jpg 717w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093055\/image4-1-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to pick your time range and then you\u2019ll want to check off the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browsing history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies and other site data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cached images and files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passwords and other sign-in data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you hit clear data, your browser cache will be cleared. You might be wondering why you might need to clear your browser cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, in the case that you\u2019ve already cleared your WordPress site\u2019s cache, and you still don\u2019t see any changes, it might be because your browser\u2019s cache is still delivering older versions of your site\u2019s pages and posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing your browser cache is simply a way to ensure this isn\u2019t the case when troubleshooting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 &#8211; How To Clear Your Server Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different web hosts handle access to your server cache differently. A good host will have a saved version of your website for your visitors to browse through. We recommend you get in touch with your hosting provider\u2019s support team to learn the best way to clear your server cache if you absolutely have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some web hosts provide their own caching plugins for your convenience, and others allow you to access this feature through your cPanel. Others yet enable you to clear your cache right through your WordPress dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most instances, clearing your server cache is used when you\u2019re troubleshooting for site issues and all other caching options have been exhausted. For the most part, if you\u2019ve made any changes to your website, especially if they\u2019re mostly visual changes, using a plugin to clear your cache can take care of any caching needs you may have.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 &#8211; How To Clear Your Cache With WordPress Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a reliable WordPress caching plugin? Using a caching plugin, especially if your hosting provider doesn\u2019t come with one built-in, can help your website load its content faster. This in turn helps your overall SEO and helps you rank better in search results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re also the easiest way to locate and clear your WordPress cache without much hassle at all. Once you download any of the caching plugins on our list, you\u2019ll be able to easily navigate to its settings through your dashboard to not only clear your cache whenever you need to, but to configure your cache to your liking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at three of the best caching plugins you can use to help you clear your cache.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NitroPack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NitroPack WordPress plugin is a great website optimization tool that combines code minification, caching, CDN, and lazy loading to help your site load faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you upload and activate the plugin, you can configure it to your site\u2019s needs and use its caching features for your posts and pages. The free version of the plugin is a great option for smaller sites. But if you\u2019re a bigger site trying to optimize tons of data and content, you\u2019ll want to go with a paid plan. To get started with NitroPack and use it as your WordPress caching plugin, <a href=\"https:\/\/nitropack.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">you can download it here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once downloaded, you can find it on your WordPress dashboard, under <strong>Settings<\/strong>, click <strong>NitroPack<\/strong>. Once there, you\u2019ll see the <strong>Purge<\/strong> button, which you can use to purge your WordPress site\u2019s cache immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1-1024x456.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1-1024x456.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1-1536x684.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093059\/image1.jpg 1892w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WP Super Cache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WP Super Cache is yet another popular caching plugin that creates static HTML files for your website to load instead of using your WordPress PHP scripts, which take more power to fully load and can be a slower process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you upload and activate the WP Super Cache plugin, you\u2019ll be able to clear your cache from your WordPress dashboard and configure it according to your needs. You can easily download the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">free caching plugin here.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To clear your WordPress site\u2019s cache with The WP Super Cache plugin, on your WordPress dashboard, navigate to<strong> Settings, <\/strong>then<strong> Wp Super Cache<\/strong>, then click <strong>Delete Cache.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5-1536x703.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093052\/image5.jpg 1886w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>W3 Total Cache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>W3 Total Cache is designed to enhance the user experience of your website by speeding up the loading speed of your content through CDN integration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It caches your pages and posts, feeds, search results pages, and database objects for better loading performance across the board. W3 Total Cache plays well with your WordPress site regardless of your hosting provider. Once you upload it to your WordPress site and configure it you\u2019ll easily be able to purge your cache at your leisure. Ready to download W3 total cache? <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">You can do so here to get started.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From your WordPress dashboard, on the top click on <strong>Performance<\/strong>, then <strong>Purge All Cache.<\/strong> This should take care of clearing your cache if you use the W3 Total Cache plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1-1024x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1-1024x390.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1-768x293.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1-1536x586.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093056\/image2-1.jpg 1896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WP Rocket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8-1536x728.png 1536w, https:\/\/ceblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/09093049\/image3-8.png 1850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it\u2019s a paid option, WP Rocket is a powerful caching plugin that can help you control all your caching features and optimize your site for speed. Over a million websites use it to optimize their site and manage their cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most affordable tier starts at $49 for a year of complete plugin support. Once you download and install the plugin, you\u2019ll easily be able to configure it to your site\u2019s needs and clear your cache within a few clicks. If you\u2019re looking for a dynamic caching plugin that\u2019ll take care of your caching needs and then some, this is a great option to consider. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp-rocket.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Get started with WP Rocket here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you made it this far, you\u2019ve learned about all the ways to clear your cache in WordPress and beyond. Clearing your cache ensures any new changes you\u2019ve made to your WordPress site show up immediately, instead of waiting for your cache to eventually pick up on your new changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love being the eggsperts around here and sharing what we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for reliable WordPress hosting, don\u2019t forget to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top list of hosting services<\/a> to get the low down on which hosting provider is best for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the best WordPress theme for your blog, we go through some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-themes-for-blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best themes<\/a> you can use to create an amazing blog. Learning about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-website-builders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best website builders<\/a> can help you start your website on the right foot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better yet, if you\u2019re planning on building an ecommerce website, we\u2019ve got the perfect guide that walks you through the best ecommerce WordPress themes to help you create a storefront that attracts visitors and converts them to paying customers. Take a look at our in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/best-ecommerce-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">review of the best themes here to<\/a> learn more.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a beginner, chances are you\u2019ll need to know how to clear your cache in WordPress. 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