Listen up boss Rohan here your tech dost from Delhi. You know how sometimes your computer or phone acts a bit nautanki?
Maybe websites are showing old stuff or acting slow. This guide will tell you how to sort this out by clearing the cache.
This is super important in todays world even in 2025 when everything is online.
What exactly is this cache thingy?
Think of cache as a temporary godown on your device or the internet where frequently used things like website content are kept.
This makes websites load faster the next time you visit.
Its a helpful jugaad but sometimes old information gets stuck there. This can cause errors or make you see purani (old) content.
Lets get this sorted Clearing different types of cache
First things first try opening the website on a different browser ya?.
If it works there then the problem is with your usual browser. You need to clear your browsers cache.
Also sometimes those browser extensions can cause issues so try turning them off too.
Your computer also remembers the addresses of websites it has visited. This is called the DNS cache. Sometimes this needs a good safai (cleaning) too.
You can try clearing it by watching a video tutorial.
Then theres your internet connection. If things work when you switch to your mobile data or use a different internet the problem might be with your home connection.
Try giving your modem and router a reboot by unplugging them and plugging them back in. Its like a minireset for your internet.
Sometimes the problem is with the device itself. Try checking the website on another device like your phone or tablet.
If it works elsewhere then restart the device thats giving you trouble.
Hostinger has a special feature to see your website without any cache. Just go to your hPanel > Websites > Dashboard > Overview > No cache preview.
This helps clear out different types of serverside caches like LiteSpeed Cache Hostinger CDN cache and the regular server cache.
Dealing with those HTTPS errors (SSL cache)
If you are seeing those HTTPS errors especially on your device only you might need to clear the SSL cache.
For Firefox and Opera clearing the entire browser cache will also reset the SSL state.
If you are using Chrome or other Chromebased browsers on Windows search for Internet Options in the search bar.
Then go to the Content tab and click on Clear SSL state in the Certificates section.
Website showing purani (old) content? Heres the plan
If your website is still showing old stuff after all this here are some more things to try.
If your website is on WordPress try turning off all the plugins. If that fixes it then one of the plugins was the problem.
If the issue is still there you will need to clear your websites cache in WordPress.
There should be a video tutorial to guide you.
If you are using Cloudflare you need to purge the Cloudflare cache. If you have enabled Cache Manager in your hosting then you need to purge it manually.
Remember if your site was built with the Hostinger Website Builder you just need to clear your browsers cache when you see old content. Cache Manager isnt available for builderbased sites.
After doing all this your website should be working fine bhai.
How to confirm if the website is up and running?
If you want to doublecheck if the website is accessible to everyone use these online tools
- Down for everyone or just me? This website tells you if the site is reachable from different parts of the world. If its working you will see a positive result.
- GeoPeeker This tool checks if the website is reachable and even shows you previews from various locations. If its not working it will show an error.
So there you have it Follow these steps and you should be able to fix most of the cacherelated issues.
About Author
Rohan is a tech enthusiast with a passion for all things digital. He loves exploring the latest gadgets software and trends and sharing his insights with others. Located at A45 Green Park Extension New Delhi 110016.
FAQs
• Just what is cache and why should I occasionally clear it?
Like a temporary storage area on your device or network the cache stores often requested data such as website content to enable speedier future visits.
Although its a helpful tool occasionally it stores out of date data that causes mistakes or the website displays past content. Resolving these problems starts with clearing the cache.
• From what several kinds of cache could I need to clear?
You could come across a number of cache varieties. Among these are the elements of websites stored in your web browser cache.
Additionally stored on your computer is DNS cache which recalls webpage addresses. Websites themselves can have a website cache (like WordPress cache LiteSpeed Cache Hostinger CDN cache and serverside cache).
There is also the SSL cache that can need clearing should you experience HTTPS problems.
• How would I empty my web browsers cache?
The sources advise initially using a different browser to determine whether the problem continues. Should it not then you must empty your normal browsers cache.
Internet Options lets Chrome on Windows also clean the SSL state. Also reset the SSL state by remembering for Mozilla Firefox and Opera erasing the whole cache.
• Even after I cleared my browser cache my website shows old material. What else should I experiment with?
Try removing your plugins if you still find out of date material on your WordPress website. Should the issue persist you probably will have to expressly clean your websites cache for PHP.
You should clear the Cloudflare cache if you utilize Cloudflare. Should your hosting have a Cache Manager you may have to manually remove it.
Usually merely deleting your browser cache will be sufficient if Hostinger Website Builder is used in building your site.
Additionally included in your hPanel is a No cache preview function that lets you view your website without any cache.
• How can I find out whether a website is genuinely down for everyone or only for me?
Online tools help you to find out whether a website is accessible. Down for everybody or just me? can inform you whether the website is worldwide reachable.
Geo Peeker offers previews from several sites in addition to verifying reachability.
These instruments enable you to ascertain whether the website itself is having problems or if the issue is on your end.
Resource
https://support.hostinger.com/en/articles/1583501-how-to-clear-cache
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