How to Clear Browsing Data on Google Chrome for Android

If your android phone’s Google Chrome browser has started to become too slow, it has likely collected and stored too much browsing data. Too many junk files can slow down web browsers and make browsing experiences terrible. Therefore, you should clear your browsing data regularly to stop them from piling up and taking up space.

This article will guide you on how to clear browsing data and cache on the Google Chrome android browser.

Difference Between Cache and Browsing Data

Browser cache and browsing data are actually different but are sometimes confused and used interchangeably. Browser cache is data that a web browser automatically downloads from the websites you visit and store them. They help to speed up the loading time of a website the next time you visit again. However, even if you visit a website once without re-visiting again, these browsing data will remain in your browser and take up space unnecessarily.

Browser data on the other hand is a collective term for browser cache, cookies, browsing history, saved passwords, and saved payment information.

How to Clear Junk Files On Google Chrome

To clear browsing data on Google Chrome, tap the three dots at the top right corner of the browser. After that, go to “History” from the menu and then “clear history”. You can also do this by going to the browser’s settings, tapping on “Privacy and Security”, and then “Clear browsing data”. From there, you can choose to clear browsing history, cookies, and cached images & files.

If you need an advanced method to clear junk files on google chrome, type “myactivity.google.com” in your web browser’s address bar. It is a very flexible and customizable way to clear your browsing data. You can delete your browsing activity based on the time range, from the past 1 hour, the past 24 hours, or custom range. You can also delete browsing activities on other Google apps such as Youtube, News, Maps, Translate, etc.