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Use Launchpad to delete an app
Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
- To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
- If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
- Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
- Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.
Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
Use the Finder to delete an app
- Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
- Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
- If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
- To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.
Learn more
To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.
- To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
- You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.
Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Learn what to do if the Dock contains an icon with a question mark.
AppDelete is an uninstaller for Macs that will remove not only Applications but also Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins, and Screensavers along with their associated files. Without AppDelete these associated items will be left behind to take up space and potentially cause issues. For a proper uninstall don’t just delete but be sure to AppDelete!
AppDelete Tutorial courtesy of ScreenCasts Online (http://screencastsonline.com) and NosillaCast (http://podfeet.com)
Uninstall Apps and...
Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins, Bundles, Screensavers, etc. If it can be uninstalled then AppDelete can take care of it for you.
Keep your Mac clean
Don't let your Mac get full of files that can waste space and potentially cause problems. Use AppDelete to get rid of them regularly.
Find files fast
AppDelete doesn't take hours or even minutes to do its job. In fact, most uninstalls happen in a matter of seconds. Also delete from Launchpad.
Safe to use
All files to be deleted will be previewed first to the user, and then the files will be moved to the trash not removed immediately. There's even an Undo!
Start your way
Drag and drop, choose from the menu, Quick-search panels, right-clicking, even moving an item to the trash will let AppDelete know it's time to work.
64-bit performance
The latest OS versions are 64-bit so why shouldn't AppDelete be? AppDelete is updated regularly to take advantage of the latest technologies.
Additional Features:
* All-New UI and revised workflow for the best AppDelete experience ever
* Optimized for operation on macOS Mojave (backwards compatible with Lion/Mountain Lion/Mavericks/Yosemite/El Capitan/Sierra/High Sierra/Mojave/Catalina)
* New and Improved search algorithm to find the most files ever
* File sizes and grouping for all items
* Fully compatible with Retina displays
* All latest technologies/dev tools being utilized such as Automatic Reference Counting and Grand Central Dispatch
* Updated Tools menu with features such as App Reset, Clear Logs, and showing Library folder
* All-New Genius Search and much improved Orphans search
* Major updates to Hidden mode for background operation with menubar icon
* Additional Preferences such as Ignore List and Protect Running Apps
* Updated Help file to make options more clear to user
* Sixteen languages: English, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish
* Sparkle updater to always have the latest version (with new localizations)
* Search filters to find items for deletion fast (including old PPC apps)
* Finds associated items that are invisible or hidden
* Trash monitoring so that simply throwing an app in the trash triggers AppDelete
* Archive/Install from Archive feature for safekeeping and transferring items to another Mac
* Password requested only once if needed instead of multiple requests
* Keeps a Log of all activities and has the ability to Undo a deletion
* Moves items into an organized deleted package in your trash
* Force Empty Trash for stubborn to remove items
* And More...
Latest Release:
Version 4.3.3 - Release Date 5/4/2019 - 5.6 MB - Release Notes
System Requirements:
Intel Mac running OS 10.7 (Lion) or higher (macOS Catalina compatible)
Remove App Mac Yosemite 10.10
Pricing:
AppDelete is $7.99 via credit/debit card or PayPal which accepts all forms of payment (no account is necessary). After purchase you will receive a confirmation email containing your registration details (please check your Purchase Address/Spam if it doesn't arrive).
Other Versions:
* AppDelete Version 3.2.9 - Release Date 5/13/2013 - 2.9 MB - Requires Intel or PPC Mac running OS 10.5 (Leopard) or higher (recommended for Leopard/Snow Leopard) - Price is $7.99 - Try or Buy
* AppDelete Version 2.2.4 - Release Date 6/8/2010 - 1.3 MB - Requires Intel or PPC Mac running OS 10.3.9 (Panther) or higher (recommended for Panther/Tiger) - Price is $5.00 - Try or Buy
Additional Info:
Os X Yosemite App Store
The Trial will give you about 5 uses and a chance to explore a bit. For Support you can expect a personal response within 24 hours.AppDelete keeps a .workflow file to provide a contextual menu item for convenience. If removal is ever required simply delete it from your <Home>/Library/Services folder. Or on Leopard your <Home>/Library/Workflows/Applications/Finder folder.And for Alfred users there is an AppDelete workflow which can be found Here (thanks Schneppi).