A Mac has two Applications folders. The shared one is at the top level of the disk. The other is inside your home folder, and it holds apps only you use. To uninstall an app from your own folder, open that folder in Finder and move the app to the Trash.
Quick steps
- Quit the app.
- Open your home folder in Finder.
- Open the Applications folder inside it.
- Move the app to the Trash.
Step 1: Open your home folder
- Open Finder.
- Click the home icon in the sidebar, which shows your user name.
If you do not see it, press Shift, Command, and H.
Step 2: Open your Applications folder
Look for a folder named Applications inside your home folder. Open it.
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Step 3: Move the app to the Trash
Select the app and press Command and Delete. Apps in your own folder usually do not ask for an administrator password.
Warning: Only remove apps you recognize. Some apps you use daily may live here, so check before you move anything.
Which folder does an app belong in?
- The top-level Applications folder holds apps shared by everyone who uses the Mac.
- Your home Applications folder holds apps installed only for your account.
Uninstallzy checks both folders and lists the apps from each.
Frequently asked questions
Does this folder always exist?
Not always. If you have never installed an app just for your account, the folder may be missing. That is fine.
Why do some apps need a password and others do not?
Apps in the shared folder may belong to an administrator. Apps in your home folder usually belong to you.
Can I move an app from one folder to the other?
Moving apps is not needed for uninstalling. Use the Trash to remove an app you no longer want.
Want one simple step instead?
Uninstallzy shows every app with its size. Pick the app, confirm once, and it goes to the Trash.
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