Clear Chrome Extension Cache

To clear a Chrome extension's cache, you have a few options depending on the level of cache you want to clear.
Method 1: Reload the Extension (Basic Cache Clear)

Open Chrome and go to [chrome://extensions/](chrome://extensions/)
Enable Developer mode (toggle at the top-right).
Find the extension you want to refresh.
Click the Reload button.

This forces the extension to reload and clear temporary cache.

Method 2: Clear Extension Data via Chrome Settings

Open Chrome and go to [chrome://settings/siteData](chrome://settings/siteData)
Use the Search box to find the extension’s data.

Extensions have chrome-extension://<extension_id> URLs.

You can find the extension ID at [chrome://extensions/](chrome://extensions/).
Click the trash/bin icon next to the extension to remove stored data.

Method 3: Manually Delete Cache from Chrome's Profile Folder

Close Chrome.
Navigate to the Chrome profile folder:

Windows: C:\Users\YourUser\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Local Extension Settings/

Linux: ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Local Extension Settings/
Find the folder matching your extension’s ID.
Delete or rename the folder to clear its cached data.
Restart Chrome.

Method 4: Use Chrome Developer Tools (For Advanced Debugging)

Open Chrome.
Go to [chrome://extensions/](chrome://extensions/) and enable Developer mode.
Click "background page" or "service worker" (if applicable) under the extension.
In the Developer Console, go to the Application tab.
Under Storage, click Clear site data

Updated on: 13/02/2025