3 Ways to Completely Uninstall CCleaner on Mac

CCleaner is one of the most popular Mac cleaning tools, known for its ability to clean and protect your system. However, some users have reported drawbacks such as the risk of data loss, fewer features compared to the Windows version, and slow performance.

If you’ve decided to remove it from your Mac, follow this guide to learn how to uninstall CCleaner completely and safely.

Method 1. How to Uninstall CCleaner on Mac Officially

The easiest way to uninstall CCleaner on your Mac is by using the built-in Uninstall feature in the app.

Here's how:

1. Open CCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click UNINSTALL APPS > SHOW APPS.
   

   

3. Search for CCleaner, select it, and click UNINSTALL.

   

Alternatively, you can run the CCleaner Uninstaller directly:

1. Click the CCleaner menu and select Uninstall CCleaner.
   

   

2. Click Continue and enter your administrator password.
   

   

3. Wait for the process to complete, then click Finish.

Method 2. How to Delete CCleaner from Mac Automatically

Another way to uninstall CCleaner from your Mac is by using BuhoCleaner, a powerful Mac cleaner and app uninstaller rated 4.8 on Trustpilot. Compared to CCleaner, BuhoCleaner can detect and remove more related files (see the screenshot below).

If you want a deeper and faster removal, give BuhoCleaner a try. It not only helps you uninstall unwanted apps but also cleans up leftover files from previously removed apps.

Here's how to uninstall CCleaner on your Mac using BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click App Uninstall to view all installed apps, then find CCleaner.
   

   

3. Click the down arrow next to it to review the related files and select them all.
   

   

4. Click Remove to completely uninstall CCleaner from your Mac.

Note

BuhoCleaner doesn’t have permission to remove CCleaner-related files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder. To delete them manually, press Shift + Command + G in Finder, paste the file path, and look for any files related to CCleaner.

Once you’ve done that, open Activity Monitor and check if there are any CCleaner processes still running. If you find any, select them and choose Force Quit to stop them completely.

Method 3. How to Uninstall CCleaner on Mac Manually

In addition to the methods above, you can also remove CCleaner manually using Finder. This method works for all apps installed on your Mac, including those downloaded from the App Store.

However, it can be more time-consuming since you’ll need to manually locate CCleaner and its associated files, which may be scattered across different folders on your Mac.

Here's how:

1. Quit CCleaner.
   If CCleaner is running in the background, quit it via Activity Monitor. Otherwise, you may not be able to uninstall it properly.

2. Go to Finder > Applications, locate CCleaner, right-click on it, and select Show Package Contents.
   

   

3. Drag the Contents folder to the Trash.

4. Press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.

5. Paste the following paths one at a time and press Return after each.

   • ~/Library/Application Support
   • ~/Library/Caches
   • ~/Library/Preferences
   • ~/Library/LaunchAgents
   • ~/Library/Logs
   • /Library/LaunchAgents
   • /Library/LaunchDaemons
   • /Library/Application Support
     

     

6. Find any files related to CCleaner and move them to the Trash.

7. Empty the Trash.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are three ways to uninstall CCleaner from your Mac: using its built-in uninstaller, using BuhoCleaner, or manually via Finder.

The first method is the official one, but it may leave behind leftover files. For a quick and thorough removal, BuhoCleaner is your best choice. However, if you prefer to do it manually, Finder is a reliable option. Simply choose the method that fits your needs.