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HrvatskiWhat is local storage?
The result shows whether local storage works in your browser. Websites use it to remember your settings, drafts and other data between visits. If it says Disabled, many sites will forget your choices every time you leave.
What local storage is
Local storage is a small database built into your browser, separate for each website. A site can save data there and read it back later, even after you restart your computer. Unlike cookies, the data is never sent to the server automatically, and each site can usually store around 5 MB.
What websites use it for
- remembering settings such as dark mode, language and layout
- saving drafts of messages and forms
- keeping web apps working offline
- caching data so pages load faster
Why local storage can be disabled
- Blocked cookies: browsers treat local storage as site data, so blocking all cookies blocks it too.
- Private browsing: some browsers limit storage in private windows or clear it when you close them.
- Safari’s tracking prevention: Safari can delete storage for sites you haven’t used for seven days.
- Full disk or browser profile: saving fails when there is no space left.
This test saves a temporary value, reads it back and removes it immediately. It also needs JavaScript, which every site uses to work with local storage.