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How to Disable Browser Cache in Google Chrome

This guide shows you how to disable browser cache when website changes aren't appearing immediately.

When Should You Disable Cache?

Your browser may display an older, cached version of your website instead of the latest version. Disabling the cache can help you see recent changes while working on your website.

For the best experience, use Google Chrome.


Disable Cache in Google Chrome

Step 1: Open Your Website

Open the website you want to check in Google Chrome.

Step 2: Open Developer Tools

  1. Right-click anywhere on the webpage.

  2. Select Inspect.
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Step 3: Open the Network Tab

Click the Network tab in the Developer Tools panel.

Step 4: Disable Cache

Check the Disable cache box.

💡 Tip: Keep Developer Tools open while working on your website. The Disable cache setting applies while Developer Tools is open.

Troubleshooting / FAQs

My website still shows the old version. What should I do?

Make sure Disable cache is checked and that the Developer Tools window remains open. Then reload your website.

Do I need to disable cache permanently?

No. You generally only need to disable cache temporarily while troubleshooting or checking recent website changes.

Summary / Next Steps

To see the latest version of your website, open Inspect → Network → Disable cache in Google Chrome.

Once enabled, Chrome will load the latest version of your site instead of using cached files while Developer Tools remains open.

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