How to Clear Your Cache on Instagram

PDF download Download Article
Simple steps to clear your IG cache and improve your application speed
PDF download Download Article

Do you want to clear your Instagram cache? Clearing your cache may improve the application speed if it hasn't been cleared in a while. However, while Instagram allows you to clear your recent search history, there is no option to clear your cache. To clear your cache manually on iPhone, you'll need to delete the app and install it again. For Android, you can clear your cache in your phone's Settings. This wikiHow will show you how to clear your cache in the Instagram app on your iPhone and Android devices.

Clearing an Instagram Cache on iPhone or Android

Clear your Instagram cache on iPhone by deleting and reinstalling the Instagram app. If you’re on an Android, open Settings → Apps & Notifications → App Info → Instagram → Storage → Clear cache .

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using iPhone

PDF download Download Article
  1. This will look like a camera with a purple-pink background.
  2. Don't click; you don't want to launch the app. [1]
    Advertisement
  3. This will be in red next to a trashcan icon. [2]
    • You will be signed out of Instagram. Make sure you know your login credentials before proceeding.
  4. You'll also have the option to Remove from Home Screen , but you'll need to delete it entirely for this to work. [3]
    • This may take a few seconds.
  5. Open the App Store. This will look like an A with a blue background. [4]
  6. [5]
  7. This may take up to a few minutes depending on your Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  8. You'll be prompted to Create new account or Log into existing account .
    • Select Log into existing account .
  9. Your cache will be cleared.
    10. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using Android

PDF download Download Article
  1. This will have a cog icon. [6]
  2. Some devices may have different names, but you'll need to use your application manager.
  3. This will also show you the number of apps you currently have installed.
  4. This will have a camera icon with a purple-pink background.
    • Make sure you know your Instagram login credentials before clearing your cache.
    • You may be signed out during this process.
  5. You'll be able to see the amount of data and cache stored on your device.
  6. This will be underneath a trashcan icon. [7]
    • When the cache is cleared, you will see 0 bytes near the data information.
  7. You'll be prompted to Create new account or Log into existing account .
    • Select Log into existing account .
  8. Your cache will be cleared.
    9. Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Clearing Recent Searches

PDF download Download Article
  2. This will be located on the bottom right, indicated by your profile picture. [8]
  3. A window will pop up with more options. [9]
  4. This will display all your activity in one place. [10]
  5. It will be next to a magnifying glass. [11]
  6. You'll be able to find all your recent searches here. [12]
    • You'll be prompted to confirm your action. Click Clear all again.
    • If you don't want to clear your history, click Not now .
    7. Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      5 Easy Steps to Have Invisible Highlight Names on Instagram
      Easily View a List of People You Have Requested to Follow on Instagram
      How to
      View Instagram Without an Account Anonymously
      4 Easy Ways to Download a Picture from Instagram
      How to
      Watch Someone's IG Story Without Them Knowing
      The 4 Easiest Ways to Reset Your Instagram Explore Page
      Find Out Who Shared Your Instagram Posts & Reels to Stories
      4 Easy Ways to Login to Instagram Without a Recovery Code
      4 Quick Ways to Contact Instagram Support for Help
      How to
      See Your Instagram Stalkers: Stories, Stats, & Apps
      How to
      Check Who Doesn't Follow You Back on Instagram
      Where to Find Instagram Drafts on Android, iPhone, & iPad
      11 Ways to Fix Instagram Reels Not Working
      Why Instagram Won't Let You Post: 12 Reasons & Quick Fixes
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/remove-or-delete-apps-iph248b543ca/ios
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/101550
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/101550
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102417
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102590
      6. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001372/
      7. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001372/
      8. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/354860134605952
      9. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/354860134605952/?cms_platform=iphone-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      1. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/354860134605952/?cms_platform=ipad-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/354860134605952/?cms_platform=ipad-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      3. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/354860134605952

      About This Article

      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 124,347 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement