One way to reduce the storage taken up by the YouTube app is to clear its cache. If you’re facing this problem, here’s what you need to know about how to clear your YouTube cache to free up space or fix app errors.
How to Clear the YouTube Cache on iOS
On iPhone, Apple does not provide a separate feature to clear app caches. The only solution available is to uninstall an app.
If you want to clear the YouTube cache for the iPhone app, follow these steps:
Alternatively, if you have YouTube’s icon on your home screen, press and hold to wake up a menu. Finally, tapRemove App, then selectDelete App > Delete.
This will remove YouTube from your device along with its cached data and any other data associated with the app, plus your preferences. After that, download and install YouTube like you wouldinstall any app from the App Storeto start afresh.
How to Clear the YouTube App Cache on Android
If you use YouTube on Android, you don’t need to uninstall the app to clear the cached data like on iOS. You can remove your YouTube cache by using a dedicated tool in the Settings app.
Because of the different Android versions and custom skins, the instructions may not precisely match what you see on your device.
To clear the YouTube app’s cache on Android, follow these steps:
The process will commence immediately. You will know the process is complete when the space occupied by cache data is zero.
How to Clear YouTube’s Cache on Your Web Browser
To clear YouTube’s cache on your web browser, you will need to clear the entire browser’s cache. Thankfully, there’s a way toremove cookies and cache in Chromeand other desktop browsers.
epending on the browser you’re using, the steps might vary. For instance, toclear Safari’s cache, you must enable theDevelopmenu first.
Read on for step-by-step instructions on clearing your Chrome, Edge, and Firefox cache.
In Google Chrome
If you use Chrome, follow these steps to clear your cache:
Chrome will instantly clear your cache.
In Microsoft Edge
Here’s how to clear cache data in Microsoft Edge:
Edge will clear every site’s cache, including YouTube.
In Firefox
In Firefox, follow these steps:
Reclaim Your Storage by Clearing the YouTube Cache
As much as cached data helps improve performance, this data can quickly gobble up your storage space if left unchecked. If you use YouTube regularly, the app’s cached data could be almost a gigabyte or more. The only way to reclaim storage is by clearing this cached data and starting afresh.
The process is a few taps away on Android, but on iOS, you have to delete the app and then install it again. Whichever platform you use to access YouTube, our instructions should help you achieve the same result. Just remember that this is not a one-time fix. You’ll need to do it regularly, especially if your device has insufficient storage.
