How to Uninstall Google Chrome

Need to remove Google Chrome from your device? Follow these step-by-step instructions for your platform.

Uninstall Chrome on Windows

1. Close all Chrome windows
2. Open Settings (Windows key + I)
3. Click Apps → Installed apps
4. Search for “Google Chrome”
5. Click the three dots (⋮) next to Chrome
6. Select Uninstall
7. Follow the prompts to complete removal

Tip: Check “Also delete your browsing data” if you want to remove bookmarks, history, and passwords.

Uninstall Chrome on Mac

1. Quit Chrome completely (Cmd + Q)
2. Open Finder
3. Go to Applications
4. Find Google Chrome
5. Drag it to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash)
6. Empty the Trash

Remove user data (optional): Delete ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome to remove all browsing data.

Uninstall Chrome on Linux

Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt remove google-chrome-stable

Fedora/RHEL

sudo dnf remove google-chrome-stable

Uninstall Chrome on Android

Chrome is pre-installed on most Android devices and cannot be fully uninstalled. However, you can disable it:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Apps → Chrome
3. Tap Disable
4. Confirm by tapping Disable app

This removes Chrome from your app drawer and prevents it from running.

Uninstall Chrome on iPhone/iPad

1. Find Chrome on your home screen
2. Long-press the Chrome icon
3. Tap Remove App
4. Tap Delete App to confirm

What Happens When You Uninstall Chrome?

• Bookmarks, history, passwords – Deleted locally, but saved in your Google account if you were signed in
• Extensions – Removed from your device
• Downloads – Files you downloaded remain in your Downloads folder
• Google account – Not affected; your data syncs back when you reinstall

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