Normal Reload: Uses Cached Data. Hard Reload: Forces browser to re-download items and reload however subsequently used resources may come from a cached version. Empty Cache & Hard Reload: Cache for the page is emptied and everything must be re-downloaded as required.
A hard refresh clears your browser cache for a specific page, which forces it to load the most recent version of that page. This could include new scripts, styles or features. Important: Clicking the "Refresh" arrow on your browser address bar is not a hard refresh.
A hard refresh is a way of clearing the browser's cache for a specific page, to force it to load the most recent version of a page.
If you have the Developer Tools open (F12 / Ctrl-Shift-I / Cmd + Opt + I, Chrome Menu → More tools → Developer Tools), then the reload menu can appear.
If you love us? You can donate to us via Paypal or buy me a coffee so we can maintain and grow! Thank you!
Donate Us With