{"id":508194,"date":"2022-11-08T23:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T20:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/"},"modified":"2022-11-08T23:00:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T20:00:34","slug":"how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Clear Your Instagram Cache"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24092c48c4d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24092c48c4d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clear_Your_Instagram_Cache%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Clear Your Instagram Cache&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/#Clear_Your_Instagram_App_Cache_on_Android\" >Clear Your Instagram App Cache on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/#Clear_Your_Instagram_App_Cache_on_iPhone\" >Clear Your Instagram App Cache on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clear-your-instagram-cache\/#Clear_Your_Recent_Searches_on_Instagram\" >Clear Your Recent Searches on Instagram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clear_Your_Instagram_Cache%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Clear Your Instagram Cache&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-796240\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/delete-instagram-app-iphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a person's finger deleting the Instagram app on an iPhone home screen.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/berlin-germany-june-6-2018-close-1105928612\">MichaelJayBerlin\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To clear your Instagram cache on Android, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>s screen in Settings, tap &#8220;Instagram,&#8221; and use &#8220;Clear Cache&#8221; under Storage. On iPhone, delete and reinstall the Instagram app. You can also clear your recent searches.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing issues with the Instagram app or simply want to clear your recent searches, it\u2019s easy to delete both Instagram cache types on your iPhone and Android phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>When You Should Clear an Android App&#8217;s Cache<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Your_Instagram_App_Cache_on_Android\"><\/span>Clear Your Instagram App Cache on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re an Android user, the steps to clear your Instagram app cache may differ slightly from those discussed below. However, this guide should give you a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> idea of which steps to take.<\/p>\n<p>To begin, launch the Settings app on your Android phone. In Settings, scroll down and select \u201cApps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837315\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-android-settings-apps.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Apps&quot; in Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"473\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On your app list, find Instagram and tap it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837316\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-android-select-instagram.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Instagram.\" width=\"650\" height=\"495\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the app page, choose \u201cStorage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837317\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-android-instagram-storage.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Storage.&quot;\" width=\"542\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the \u201cStorage\u201d page opens, in the bottom-right corner, tap \u201cClear Cache.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837318\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-android-clear-instagram-cache.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Clear Cache&quot; in the bottom-right corner.\" width=\"246\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your phone has now removed Instagram\u2019s cache files.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Your_Instagram_App_Cache_on_iPhone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Clear Your Instagram App Cache on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On iPhone, only some apps offer the ability to clear their cache without reinstalling the app. For Instagram, the only way to clear the app\u2019s cache is by uninstalling and reinstalling it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Uninstalling and reinstalling the app will require you to re-enter your login details. However, you won\u2019t lose the data stored in your Instagram account.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>First, find Instagram on your iPhone\u2019s home screen. Then, tap and hold the app. On older versions of iOS, you\u2019ll need to select the \u201cX\u201d in the corner and then tap \u201cDelete\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837320\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-iphone-delete-instagram.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Delete&quot; in the prompt.\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On newer versions of iOS, you\u2019ll need to tap and hold the app and then select \u201cRemove App\u201d from the menu. Then, tap Delete App again in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram is now uninstalled on your iPhone. To <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/821606\/how-to-install-an-app-or-game-on-your-iphone\/\">redownload it, simply visit the App Store. Finally, you can launch the app and log into your Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Fix Crashing Apps on an iPhone or iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Your_Recent_Searches_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Clear Your Recent Searches on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also clear your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/821606\/how-to-install-an-app-or-game-on-your-iphone\/\">recent searches on Instagram, both individually and in bulk.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, launch the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android phone. In the app\u2019s bottom-right corner, tap your profile icon.<\/p>\n<p>On your profile page, in the top-right corner, tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837321\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7-instagram-app-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cYour Activity\u201d in the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837322\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-instagram-app-your-activity.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Your Activity&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down the \u201cYour Activity\u201d page and tap \u201cRecent Searches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837323\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-instagram-app-recent-searches.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Recent Searches.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"427\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To remove an individual item, choose \u201cX\u201d next to the item you want to delete.<\/p>\n<p>To remove all the listed searches, tap \u201cClear All\u201d at the top of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-837324\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/10-instagram-app-clear-recent-searches.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Remove recent searches from Instagram.\" width=\"509\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. Instagram has successfully removed your chosen search items.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, did you know you can delete your Instagram messages? Check out our guide to learn how.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Delete Instagram Messages<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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