How to Delete Apps on Chromebook

We’ll show you 6 different ways

There are many reasons why you’d want to remove applications from your Chromebook. It could be tofree up storage space, declutter the device, or to simply get rid of apps you no longer use.

Just as there are several ways toinstall apps on Chromebooks, there are many methods to delete them. In this guide, we’ll list 6 techniques that highlight how to delete apps on Chromebook.

1. From the Shelf

If the app you want to delete is pinned to your Chromebook’s Shelf, right-click or long-press the app, and selectUninstallfrom the context menu.

2. From the App Launcher

The Launcher houses all applications installed on your Chromebook. You can open, organize, and delete Chromebook apps from the Launcher. Here’s how:

  1. Click theSearch button(on the keyboard) or theLauncher icon(the circle icon) at the screen’s bottom-left corner.

  2. Click theupward-facing arrowon the partial launcher to open the full app launcher.

Quick Tip:PressShift+Searchon your keyboard to instantly open the full launcher.

  1. Right-click the app you want to delete and selectUninstall. If your Chromebook is touchscreen-enabled, tap and hold the app, and selectUninstall(orRemove from Chrome).

  2. ClickUninstallon the confirmation prompt to delete the app.

Pro Tip:A quicker way to uninstall an app from the Launcher is to press theSearchbutton, type the name of the app you want to delete, right-click or long-press the app, and selectUninstall(orRemove from Chrome).

3. From the Settings Menu

This is another easy way to remove applications from Chrome OS devices.

4. From the Play Store

The Google Play Store is another avenue to remove apps from your Chromebook. Follow the steps below to delete Chromebook apps from the Play Store.

  1. Launch the Play Store and tap theprofile pictureembedded in the search bar.

  2. SelectMy apps & games.

  3. In theInstalledtab, you’ll find applications installed on your Chromebook in the “On this device” section. Tap the app you want to delete and selectUninstall.

  4. SelectUninstallon the confirmation prompt to delete the app.

5. From the Android Preferences Menu

There’s an Android preferences menu embedded within the Chrome OS Settings menu. This menu is a clone of the Settings interface you’ll find on Android smartphones and tablets. Here’s how to delete apps on Chromebook from the Android preferences menu:

  1. Launch the Chrome OSSettingsand go toApps>Google Play Storeand selectManage Android preferences. This’ll launch the smartphone version/interface of the Android Settings menu.

  2. SelectApps & notifications.

  3. SelectSee all apps.

  4. Select the app you want to delete.

  5. Select theUninstallbutton.

  6. SelectOKto remove the app from your Chromebook.

6. Delete Linux Apps from Chromebook

Linux-based Chromebook appsare quite different from their Android-based counterparts. You cannot delete Linux apps from the Settings menu, Android preferences menu, or from the Google Play Store.

How to Delete Extensions from Chromebook

If you don’t find the option to uninstall an app in the Settings menu, Play Store library, or in the Android preferences menu, that means the app cannot be deleted. It’s also possible that the app is a Chrome Web Store extension.

To delete extensions on Chromebook, follow the steps below:

Can’t Delete Apps from Your Chromebook? Try These Tricks

Removing apps from Chromebooks is simple and straightforward. However, if you’re encountering issues deleting an app, restart your device and try again. Press your Chromebook’sPowerbutton and theRefreshbutton to quickly perform a restart.

If you still cannot delete the app, update your Chromebook to the latest Chrome OS version and try again. Go toSettings>About Chrome OSand selectCheck for updatesto update your Chromebook.

Things to Note

Although you have the liberty to delete as many apps as you want, you cannot uninstall built-in apps like Chrome, Files, Web Store, etc. It’s also worth noting that deleting an app from your Chromebook will remove all data associated with the app.

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