Chrome Reload Shortcut Official

Chrome’s shortcuts are the industry standard at this point.

A useful feature!

The shortcuts vary depending on your operating system, but they generally fall into two categories: a "normal" reload and a "hard" reload. Normal Reload (Uses Cache) Hard Reload (Bypasses Cache) Ctrl + R or F5 Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5 macOS Cmd + R Cmd + Shift + R ChromeOS Ctrl + R Ctrl + Shift + R The Difference: Normal vs. Hard Reload chrome reload shortcut

If you spend any significant time in Google Chrome, the reload shortcut is one of those small features that can quietly save you hours over weeks or months. After using Chrome daily for years—across Windows, macOS, and even Chrome OS—I’ve developed strong opinions about the reload shortcut and its variations. Here’s a deep dive. Chrome’s shortcuts are the industry standard at this point