Google chrome css doesn't update unless clear cache

Question

I'm trying to work in my local server but I have to clear my cache every time if I want to see changes on the css rules.

There is any way to control Google Chrome cache?

Answer 1

I like the solution of SylvainB2347 with adding some parameter to the include statement. This really makes Chrome to reload the resource as it assumes it must have changed.
I just wanted to optimize this solution a little, to make it automatic but not breaking the caching principle.

My solution is to use the PHP function filemtime(filename) which returns the timestamp of last content modification. I use it as:

<link rel="stylesheet" href="/index.css?foo=<?php echo filemtime("index.css"); ?>">

which produces this in HTML:

<link rel="stylesheet" href="/index.css?foo=1673508035">

When I modify index.css, the timestamp changes. This way the browser is forced to reload the resource only if it's been modified since the last visit. And I don't have to rewrite anything manually.

Answer 2

Just to elaborate on JGallardo's answer above in 2022 In Chrome version 100.0.4896.88 in order to Disable the cache (while DevTools is open) the setting looks like this:

Answer 3

To Control Google Chrome Cache you can do following steps:

1. Disable the cache (while DevTools is open)
2. Close the Chrome Browser
3. Clear the Cache with a cleaner software (such as CC Cleaner)
4. Open Chrome browser

Answer 4

Following this solution here helped me reloading the css : https://wpreset.com/force-reload-cached-css/

Instead of requesting the file doing the following :

<link rel="stylesheet" href="~/css/variabledocument.css" type="text/css" />

Request id by adding a parameter (the name of the parameter doesn't matter) at the end of the file :

<link rel="stylesheet" href="~/css/variabledocument.css?refreshcss=1" type="text/css" />

This will request the new css file. Whenever you make a change to your css file, you just have to change either the parameter name, value or both and the server will request it again.

This is very useful when you have no control over the browsers of your clients and it requests no action on their part.

Answer 5

More tools > Developer Tools
Then right click the refresh button on the browser.
You will get three options. Select "Empty Cache and Hard Reload".

This will only impact the active tab.

Answer 6

Shift-F5 to reload the page worked for me on Chrome 61.0.3163.100

Answer 7

1. Open up your Developer Tools then click the icon on the top right

2. In settings --> preferences scroll down to find "Disable cache (while DevTools is open)" and click on the box to select the option.

If you are still having the problem, and the page works on other browsers, then the easy fix could be to just uninstall Google Chrome and do a fresh install of the latest version. I ran into this problem and it was the best fix instead of the headache of tracking down a complicated fix or outdated posts that no longer work. After you have Chrome reinstalled, repeat the steps above to disable cache.

Answer 8

1. Open DevTools
2. Open Settings (bottom right or use F1 shortcut)
3. Check Disable cache (while DevTools is open)

https://developers.google.com/chrome-developer-tools/docs/settings#general

Answer 9

You can do any of the following options:-

1. Install a Chrome Extension like Clear Cache to clear cache by clicking on icon.
2. Use Incognito Mode and browser your website in incognito mode. Incognito mode won't disable cache clearly. Disabling cache completely may slow down your browsing experience.
3. Use chrome's features like Hard Reload (Clear cache and hard reload). Read this stackoverflow post
4. As @Vitaly mentioned, Use Developer Tool settings to disable cache completely.

Choose what fits you :)

Answer 10

CTRL+F5 : to refresh the page by clearing GG chrome cache.