How to Clear App Cache on Mac
Where App Caches Live
Every app on your Mac stores cache files in ~/Library/Caches. The folder is named using the app's bundle identifier (like com.spotify.client or com.google.Chrome). These files speed up the app but aren't essential.
How to Clear App Cache Manually
Open Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G, type ~/Library/Caches. Find the folder for the app whose cache you want to clear. Open it and delete its contents (not the folder itself). Empty Trash.
For a specific app, you can also try the app's own settings. Many apps have a "Clear Cache" option in preferences.
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When to Clear App Cache
Clear app caches when: an app behaves strangely, you're running low on storage, the app has grown unusually large, or as part of monthly maintenance. There's no downside — caches rebuild automatically.
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