What does Chrome storage do?

Can I clear Chrome storage?

Select “Local Storage” in the console's left menu. 4. Right click your site(s) and click clear to delete the local storage.

How does Chrome local storage work?

localStorage is a property that allows JavaScript sites and apps to save key-value pairs in a web browser with no expiration date. This means the data stored in the browser will persist even after the browser window is closed.

When should I use web storage?

With web storage, web applications can store data locally within the user's browser. Before HTML5, application data had to be stored in cookies, included in every server request. Web storage is more secure, and large amounts of data can be stored locally, without affecting website performance.

Does Google Chrome take up a lot of storage?

Chrome checks the IP addresses of linked pages on a specific page and loads them assuming you will visit them next. By doing so, Chrome wastes a lot of resources. If you turn this feature off, the pages may load a bit slower, but Chrome will definitely use less disk space.