3 simple ways to delete apps on a Chromebook

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• If your Chromebook storage is getting filled up quickly, deleting apps you don’t want anymore can save you some storage space.

• Chromebook apps can be uninstalled directly from the Launcher apps menu by following a few simple steps.

• Once you access the launcher menu and locate the app you want to delete, just right-click it to quickly uninstall it from the Chromebook.

• Another way you can delete apps on your Chromebook is through the Chrome extension menu and Google Play Store.

There are many apps you can install to your Chromebook from the Chrome Web Store, Google Play Store, and Linux applications, but what if you’ve installed one you no longer want, removing it is a simple task that can be accomplished within a minute.

Delete apps on Chromebook using any of the three methods below:

Launcher

1. Open the Launcher. It’s represented by a circle icon located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

2. A search bar will appear with five different app icons. Just above the search bar, you will see an Up arrow, click the Up arrow to view the full Launcher screen with all the apps on your Chromebook displayed.

3. Locate the app you want to uninstall and right-click its icon, to do that, hover your cursor over the icon and tap the touchpad with two fingers. Or, on your keyboard, press Shift + Search + Volume up.

4. Select Uninstall or Remove from Chrome.

5. A confirmation message will display asking if the app you’ve selected should be deleted. Click Uninstall to complete the process.

Chrome extension

You can delete add-ons and extensions from the Google Chrome browser by following these steps:

1. Launch Google Chrome

2. Select the Customize and control Google Chrome (the three-dot) menu located in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

3. Scroll down and hover over More tools.

4. Select Extensions.

5. A new browser tab will open with the list of all installed extensions and apps. To uninstall an app you no longer want, click Remove under the item description.

6. A confirmation message will display asking if the app you’ve selected should be deleted. Click Remove to complete the process.

Tip: On step 4, Instead of using the menu, you can enter chrome://extensions in the address bar.

Note: On step 5, If you don’t want to delete any of your extensions, you can temporarily disable it by turning it off. To do that, switch the toggle off to the left.

Google Play Store

1. pen the Launcher. It’s represented by a circle icon located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

2. A search bar will appear with five different app icons. Just above the search bar, you will see an Up arrow, click the Up arrow to view the full Launcher screen with all the apps on your Chromebook displayed.

3. Select Play Store.

4. Select the hamburger (the three horizontal lines) located on the top-left side.

5. Select My apps & games.

6. Select the app that you want to delete.

7. Select Uninstall.

8. A confirmation message will appear with the message “Do you want to uninstall this app”.

9. Confirm the uninstall by selecting OK.

Delete apps on Chromebook FAQs

Answer to related questions people also ask:

Where is delete on Chromebook? / What is the shortcut for delete on Chromebook?

If you are looking for delete on Chromebook, use the keyboard shortcut ‘ALT + BACKSPACE.’ Hold down the Alt key and click backspace.

How do I find my apps on Chromebook?

To locate your apps on Chromebook, select the Launcher in the corner of your screen. You’ll see the list of apps you recently opened. Choose the app you want to open. To see all your Chromebook apps, select the ‘Up arrow.’

Why is there no delete key on a Chromebook?

Although there’s no dedicated delete key on Chromebooks, you can use a combination of keys to function as the delete button. You can use the keyboard shortcut ‘ALT + BACKSPACE.’ Hold down the ‘Alt’ key and press the ‘Backspace’ button.

How do I manage apps on my Chromebook?

To manage apps on your Chromebook, click settings > apps > manage apps to see a list of all your apps. To access permission settings for any of your apps, right-click (using two of your fingers to tap on the trackpad) on the app and click ‘app info.’ Click the toggle next to each permission to enable or disable according to your preference.

Why are my apps not opening on my Chromebook?

Most common issues with Chromebook apps can be fixed just by turning your Chromebook off and back on again. Another possible solution is to clear your app data and cache, also check to make sure your internet connection is working properly.