{"id":14654,"date":"2026-01-20T06:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/?p=14654"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:37:42","slug":"how-to-clear-cache-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear Cache in WordPress (Beginner&#8217;s Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caching is essential for speeding up your WordPress site, but it can sometimes cause issues like outdated content, failed updates, or invisible changes. Clearing your cache refreshes these stored files, ensuring your site displays the latest version. In 2026, with Core Web Vitals and mobile performance critical for SEO, knowing how to manage cache properly prevents downtime and maintains optimal rankings. At Cope Business, we handle cache clearing and troubleshooting during our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/technical-seo-services\/technical-seo-audit-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technical SEO audit services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/technical-seo-services\/wordpress-speed-optimization-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress speed optimization services<\/a>, helping clients resolve issues quickly and keep sites running smoothly.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" 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><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Why_Clear_Cache_in_WordPress\" >Why Clear Cache in WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#When_Should_You_Clear_Your_Cache\" >When Should You Clear Your Cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Method_1_Clear_Browser_Cache\" >Method 1: Clear Browser Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Method_2_Clear_WordPress_Plugin_Cache\" >Method 2: Clear WordPress Plugin Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Method_3_Clear_ServerHosting_Cache\" >Method 3: Clear Server\/Hosting Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Method_4_Clear_OPCache_Advanced\" >Method 4: Clear OPCache (Advanced)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copebusiness.com\/es\/wordpress\/como-a-clear-cache-en-wordpress\/#Best_Practices_After_Clearing_Cache\" >Best Practices After Clearing Cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beginner&#8217;s guide explains why cache matters, when to clear it, and step-by-step methods for different cache types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Clear_Cache_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Why Clear Cache in WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caching stores temporary copies of your site&#8217;s files to load faster for repeat visitors. However, cached versions can conflict with updates, leading to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outdated content or styles after changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed plugin\/theme updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invisible edits in the editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher bounce rates from stale pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clearing cache forces a refresh, resolving these while maintaining speed benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common cache types: Browser cache (user-side), page cache (plugin\/hosting), object cache (database), CDN cache (global).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Clear_Your_Cache\"><\/span>When Should You Clear Your Cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After updating plugins, themes, or WordPress core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When making CSS\/JS changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your site looks different in incognito vs normal mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During troubleshooting (e.g., white screen errors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before performance testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip: Clear cache proactively after major changes to avoid surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Clear_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>Method 1: Clear Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fixes user-side issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps for Chrome\/Firefox\/Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Cmd + Shift + Delete on Mac).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u00abCached images and files\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set time range to \u00abAll time\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u00abClear data\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard refresh your site: Ctrl + F5 (Cmd + Shift + R on Mac).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For mobile: Go to browser settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Clear cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Clear_WordPress_Plugin_Cache\"><\/span>Method 2: Clear WordPress Plugin Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If using a caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For WP Rocket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>WP Rocket > Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u00abClear Cache\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For WP Super Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings > WP Super Cache<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u00abDelete Cache\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For W3 Total Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Performance > Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u00abempty all caches\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other plugins like LiteSpeed Cache have similar \u00abPurge All\u00bb buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Clear_ServerHosting_Cache\"><\/span>Method 3: Clear Server\/Hosting Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many hosts have built-in caching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For SiteGround\/Bluehost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into hosting panel (cPanel or custom).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find \u00abCaching\u00bb or \u00abPerformance\u00bb section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u00abPurge Cache\u00bb or \u00abFlush Cache\u00bb.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Cloudflare: Log in &gt; Caching &gt; Purge Everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Clear_OPCache_Advanced\"><\/span>Method 4: Clear OPCache (Advanced)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If PHP-level cache is the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add to wp-config.php:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define('WP_CACHE', false); temporarily.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Or ask your host to clear OPcache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_After_Clearing_Cache\"><\/span>Best Practices After Clearing Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test your site: Check key pages on multiple devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-enable caching: Don&#8217;t leave it off \u2014 speed is crucial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate: Some plugins auto-clear on updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor: Use GTmetrix\/PageSpeed Insights to verify improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO Tip: Clearing cache doesn&#8217;t affect 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