Refresh Page Shortcut Updated Jun 2026

The era of blindly pounding Ctrl+F5 to "really" refresh a page is ending. While the change may frustrate long-time power users, it ultimately leads to clearer, more consistent behavior across devices and browsers.

: Press F5 or Ctrl + R to refresh the current page. macOS : Press Command (⌘) + R . Hard Refresh (Bypass Cache) refresh page shortcut updated

For stubborn issues where even Ctrl + F5 doesn’t work (e.g., service workers, redirects), use this method: The era of blindly pounding Ctrl+F5 to "really"

As of the latest build [v2.4.1], the legacy hard refresh command has been adjusted to prevent accidental data loss and session timeouts. Here is what you need to know: macOS : Press Command (⌘) + R

Because the rollout has been staggered, here is a simple test to confirm your browser’s updated behavior:

A standard refresh is like looking at that old photograph again. If the store owner changed the sign or painted the walls ten minutes ago, you won't see it; you're still looking at your pocketed photo. Hard Reload