Twitch caches stream thumbnails, clips, and video data as you browse, and that cache can grow to several hundred megabytes. On Android you clear it directly in Settings, which frees space without logging you out.
Short answer:
- Open Settings > Apps > Twitch > Storage & cache > Clear cache (safe; keeps your login).
- Avoid Clear storage / Clear data, which signs you out and removes settings.
- For a full reset, uninstall and reinstall Twitch.
- Clearing cache will not delete your follows, subscriptions, or clips (those live on Twitch's servers).
Why Twitch Builds Up Cache
Twitch is a live-video app, and live video is data-heavy. As you scroll the directory, open streams, and watch clips, the app downloads thumbnails, preview clips, chat assets, and buffered video, then stores them so they reload quickly later.
Most of this is disposable. Clearing the cache only removes those temporary files; your account, follows, channel subscriptions, and saved clips all live on Twitch's servers and are untouched. The app simply rebuilds its cache the next time you browse.
Clear the Twitch Cache in Android Settings
The most reliable method is Android's built-in storage screen.
- Open Settings > Apps (on some phones, Apps & notifications > See all apps).
- Scroll to and tap Twitch.
- Tap Storage & cache.
- Tap Clear cache.
The space is reclaimed immediately and you stay logged in. If you do not see Twitch in the list, tap the three-dot menu and choose Show system apps or use the search field at the top of the Apps screen.
Understand Clear Cache vs Clear Storage
The same screen has a second button, and the distinction matters.
- Clear cache removes only temporary files. It is safe, reversible, and never logs you out.
- Clear storage (labeled Clear data on some phones) wipes Twitch back to a fresh install. You will be signed out, and your in-app settings, video-quality preferences, and notification toggles reset to defaults.
Use Clear cache for routine cleanup. Only reach for Clear storage if Twitch is crashing, stuck on a black screen, or refusing to load streams. For the full breakdown, read clear cache vs clear data on Android and how to clear app cache on Android safely.
Reinstall Twitch for a Complete Reset
If clearing the cache does not fix a stubborn problem, or the app still shows a huge storage footprint, reinstalling gives you a clean slate.
- Long-press the Twitch icon and tap Uninstall, or remove it from Settings > Apps > Twitch > Uninstall.
- Reopen the Play Store, search for Twitch, and reinstall.
- Log back in with your account.
Because your follows, subs, and clips are stored online, you lose nothing permanent, and the app starts with zero cache.
Clear Clips, Downloads, and the In-App Browser
Beyond the general cache, Twitch keeps a few specific kinds of data worth checking.
If you have ever downloaded or recorded clips to your device, they save as video files outside the app and can be large. Open Files by Google (or your file manager) and look in the Movies, Download, and any Twitch folder for stray .mp4 files you no longer need.
Twitch also opens links and channel pages in an in-app browser that stores its own cookies and cached pages. Clearing the app cache in Settings handles this too, but if you sign in and out of channels often, that browser data is part of what rebuilds over time. None of it is permanent, so a monthly cache clear keeps both the app cache and the browser cache in check without any risk to your account.
Reduce How Much Twitch Caches
A few habits keep the cache smaller between cleanups.
- In Twitch's video settings, lower the default stream quality on cellular so the app buffers less data.
- Avoid leaving streams running in the background, which keeps buffering video to the cache.
- Clear the cache once a month if you watch Twitch daily.
Twitch is rarely the single largest app on a phone, so if you are still short on space, look at the bigger picture. Cleanor scans your gallery on-device and shows large videos and duplicate screenshots in a review-first list, deleting only what you confirm. The free up Android space hub and the clear cache for all apps at once guide help you sweep every other heavy app in one session. Clearing Twitch's cache is safe, takes under a minute, and keeps streaming smooth.
FAQ
How do I clear the Twitch cache on Android?
Open Settings > Apps (or Apps & notifications > See all apps), tap Twitch, tap Storage & cache, then tap Clear cache. The space is reclaimed immediately and you stay logged in.
Will clearing the Twitch cache delete my follows and subscriptions?
No. Your account, follows, channel subscriptions, and saved clips all live on Twitch's servers and are untouched. The app simply rebuilds its cache the next time you browse.
Where do downloaded Twitch clips get saved on Android?
Clips you download or record save as video files outside the app and can be large. Open Files by Google or your file manager and look in the Movies, Download, and any Twitch folder for stray .mp4 files you no longer need.