Clear Cache Firefox with a button

Updated By - August 17, 2009

In this guide, I'll show you an easy way to Clear Cache in Firefox by adding a Clear Cache Button to your toolbar. Using an extension called Clear Cache Button, you can clear the Firefox cache with just a single click, eliminating the need for keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl + F5.

Adding a Clear Cache Button to Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and visit the Clear Cache Button extension page.
  2. Click "Add to Firefox" and follow the prompts to install the extension.
  3. Restart your browser to complete the installation.
  4. To add the button to your toolbar:
    • (1.) Right-click the Home icon in the Firefox Navigation Toolbar,
      (2.) Select Customize.
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    • (3.) Drag the Clear Cache icon from the Customize window to your toolbar,
      (4.) Click Done.
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That's it! Now, whenever you need to clear your Firefox cache, simply click the Clear Cache icon.