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Is it safe to delete the Brave browser cache on Mac?

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~/Library/Caches/BraveSoftware

Updated October 17, 2026By the MoreRoom team, Yando Pte. Ltd.This page as Markdown

The short answer

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed.

What is it?

Brave’s disk cache for every profile: images, scripts and other files from websites, in ~/Library/Caches/BraveSoftware.

What happens if you delete it?

Rebuilt as you browse. Bookmarks, passwords, history and open tabs are kept in your profile, so you stay signed in.

How to remove it properly

In Brave, open brave://settings/clearBrowserData and select only “Cached images and files”. Or quit Brave and move the folder to the Trash.

Quit the app that uses it, then move it to the Trash. Empty the Trash when you’re sure.

How MoreRoom helps

MoreRoom recognises this item, shows its real size and when it was last used, and labels it “Safe to remove”. In the free version you can move it to the Trash in one click, with Undo; Pro collects every safe item at once.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to delete the Brave browser cache on Mac?

Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed. Rebuilt as you browse. Bookmarks, passwords, history and open tabs are kept in your profile, so you stay signed in.

Will Brave cache come back after I delete it?

Yes. Rebuilt as you browse. Bookmarks, passwords, history and open tabs are kept in your profile, so you stay signed in.

How do I remove Brave cache properly?

In Brave, open brave://settings/clearBrowserData and select only “Cached images and files”. Or quit Brave and move the folder to the Trash.

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