2 Ways to Completely Uninstall 1Password on Mac

1Password is a popular password manager among Mac users. However, with recent pricing changes, more and more people are looking for free alternatives and deciding to uninstall it.

In most cases, you can follow the official instructions to remove 1Password. That said, some users find that the app isn’t completely removed, and leftover files remain on their system. If you’re having trouble uninstalling 1Password fully, keep reading. Below, we’ve rounded up two proven ways to completely uninstall 1Password from your Mac.

How to Automatically Uninstall 1Password on Mac with BuhoCleaner

Technically, uninstalling 1Password starts with dragging the app to the Trash. However, some users report that they can’t drag 1Password to the Trash or that files are left behind after removal. If you’re stuck, using a Mac cleaning tool like BuhoCleaner can help.

With just a few clicks, BuhoCleaner scans your Mac, locates installed apps along with their leftover files, and removes them completely. Follow these steps to completely uninstall 1Password using BuhoCleaner:

Step 1. Download BuhoCleaner for free and launch it on your Mac.

Step 2. Click App Uninstall in the left sidebar.

Step 3. Locate 1Password and its leftover files, then click Remove to start the uninstallation.

As an all-in-one Mac cleaner, BuhoCleaner can also remove system caches, temporary files, browser caches and cookies, download histories, autofill data, old logs, unused DMG files, app leftovers in Library folders, as well as duplicate and large files. Cleaning up these unnecessary files can help keep your Mac running smoothly.

How to Manually Delete 1Password on Mac Using Finder

According to 1Password’s official support documentation, you can uninstall the app manually using Finder. Before doing so, make sure 1Password and any related background processes (such as 1PasswordExtensionHelper) are fully closed.

Once all related files are removed, remember to empty the Trash and restart your Mac.

To uninstall 1Password via Finder, follow these steps:

1. Quit 1Password by clicking its icon in the menu bar, or force-quit it using Activity Monitor.
2. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
3. Find 1Password and drag it to the Trash.

   

Next, delete the associated leftover files:

1. Open Finder, click Go in the menu bar, then select Go to Folder.
2. Enter each of the following paths one by one. Look for files or folders related to “1Password” and move them to the Trash.
   • ~/Library/Application Support/
   • ~/Library/Caches/
   • ~/Library/Preferences/
   • ~/Library/Containers/
   • ~/Library/Group Containers/
   • ~/Library/Supporting Files/

     

3. Empty the Trash.

If you installed 1Password browser extensions, you can remove them directly from your browser’s extension settings in Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.

Conclusion

In summary, you can uninstall 1Password from your Mac either manually using Finder or automatically with BuhoCleaner. While Finder works, many users find it difficult and time-consuming to track down all associated files. Manually deleting the wrong files may also cause system issues.

For a faster and safer experience, we recommend using a Mac cleaning tool like BuhoCleaner. This professional all-in-one utility helps you locate and remove apps and their leftovers with just a few clicks, ensuring a clean and complete uninstall.