Google Chrome is the web browser of choice for the majority out there. It’s fast, reliable, and can be used on every possible platform to sync browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, and autofill details. However, it is not without problems. The browser is notorious for consuming an excessive amount of RAM. This site can’t be reached error – every time you visit a website this is another annoying Chrome issue.
After all, you expect all websites to run smoothly, and at no point do you want to switch to a competing browser to access the web page.
If you’re encountering an error in Chrome’s Windows app, you’ll see a similar pattern on Android, iOS, and Mac. Do not lose your hope. It can be easily fixed with a few tweaks.
We’ll go over possible troubleshooting tricks to fix This site can’t be reached error in Chrome. Lets start.
1. Clear Chrome Cache, History and Cookies
A corrupted cache can ruin your browsing experience. That’s why you should always clear the browser cache, and there’s almost no harm in doing it.
If your Google Chrome has overloaded browsing data, it can affect your browser’s performance.
Follow the steps below to clear Chrome cookies and cache on Windows 10.
Stage 1: Open Google Chrome, tap the three-dot menu at the top.
Step 2: Go to More tools > Clear browsing data.
Stage 3: Go to Advanced from the menu below and select the Cache and Cookies files to delete.
Next, restart your Google Chrome browser and visit the webpage to see if the issue has been resolved.
2. Reset Chrome Settings
A recent Chrome update may have messed up the browser settings on your device. Chrome browser provides an option to reset your browser settings in one easy click. Doing so deletes all configuration information in Chrome. Follow the steps below to reset Chrome settings.
Stage 1: Launch Chrome and open Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and click Advanced to open all settings.
Stage 3: Scroll down to the Reset and clean section and click Restore settings to their original defaults.
This will open a window with a warning that all Chrome settings will be reset. Simply select Reset settings to continue.
Note that this will disable all your extensions, clear temporary data and delete all cookies. But it does not affect bookmarks, history and saved passwords.
3. Change Your IPv4 DND Address
Stage 1: Open Control Panel.
Step 2: Click View Network Status and Tasks.
Stage 3: Click Change adapter settings in the left part of the window.
Step 4: Double-click the icon of the Internet connection you are using.
Step 5: Click Properties and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Step 6: Enter the new DNS addresses.
Step 7: Enter this Google public DNS server address:
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
Step 8: Check Verify settings on exit. Then click OK.
Go back to the website to see if it works.
4. Restart DNS Client Service
This trick fixed the problem for me. Follow the steps to restart DNS Client service in Windows 10.
Stage 1: Open the Run menu using the Windows + R key shortcut.
Step 2: Medicine services.msc inside. Press Enter.
Stage 3: Click DNS Client and then Restart.
5. Use VPN
If you can’t only browse certain websites, those websites are probably blocked by your current network or region. In this case, you can get help with a VPN.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) extends a private network across the public network your devices connect to. It helps you bypass Internet connection through your ISP (Internet service provider) and connects anonymously via private DNS servers. With a VPN you can probably fix the ‘This site is unreachable’ error.
6. Disable Chrome Extensions
Extensions play an important role in the Chrome ecosystem. Using extensions, more features can be added to the core Chrome interface and functionality. However, some may not be actively maintained and become outdated or develop incompatibilities with new versions of Chrome.
If you have dozens of Chrome extensions installed, it can be difficult to know which extension is causing the problem.
Therefore, the easiest solution is to disable all extensions and then enable only the ones you need each time.
Stage 1: Open Google Chrome, tap the three-dot menu at the top.
Step 2: Go to More tools > Extensions.
Stage 3: It will open the extension menu. Tap on the Uninstall button and uninstall the Chrome extensions.
7. Use Windows Defender to Scan for Malware
The computer you are using may be infected with malware interfering with your network connections. For example, some malware installs a proxy server to capture and redirect internet traffic through the malicious proxy server. This type of malware causes ‘This site cannot be accessed’ error in the Chrome browser.
Click on the Windows Key and look for Windows Defender. Open Microsoft’s built-in anti-virus scanner and scan your PC or laptop.
8. Use the Chrome Malware Scanner
Google Chrome also offers a built-in capable malware scanner. Follow the steps below to fix the problem in Chrome.
Stage 1: Open Chrome and go to Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and click Advanced to open all settings.
Stage 3: Scroll down to the Reset and clean section and click on Clean computer.
This will open a window where you can start the Chrome malware scan. Simply select the Find button to start the scan. Return to the web page to see if it fixed the problem.
9. Reinstall Chrome
Reinstalling Chrome is the full way to reset Chrome. You should uninstall Chrome from the add or remove programs menu.
Once the uninstall is finished, open the Chrome installer you downloaded. After a complete reinstall of Chrome, it should work normally again.
Resume Browsing in Google Chrome
You can easily fix This site can’t be reached error in Chrome using the tricks above. Go ahead, give it a try and start using Chrome again. While you’re at it, let us know which trick worked for you in the comments section below.
Next: Looking to take your Google Chrome experience to the next level? Read the post below to learn the 21 best Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts.
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