Storage.clear()

The clear() method of the Storage interface clears all keys stored in a given Storage object.

Syntax

storage.clear();

Return value

undefined.

Examples

The following function creates three data entries in local storage, and then deletes them by using clear().

function populateStorage() {
  localStorage.setItem('bgcolor', 'red');
  localStorage.setItem('font', 'Helvetica');
  localStorage.setItem('image', 'miGato.png');

  localStorage.clear();
}

Note: For a real world example, see our Web Storage Demo.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'Storage.clear' in that specification.
Living Standard

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
clearChrome Full support 4Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 3.5IE Full support 8Opera Full support 10.5Safari Full support 4WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 6Opera Android Full support 11Safari iOS Full support 3.2Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also

Using the Web Storage API