How to Completely Uninstall Firefox on Mac [3 Ways]

With numerous browsers available, determining the perfect one is challenging. However, when compared to Chrome and Safari, Firefox may not be as fast or efficient.

If you have Firefox installed on your Mac and wish to uninstall it, you've come to the right place. In this guide, you'll discover three methods to accomplish this.

Reasons Why You Uninstall Firefox on Mac

Below are some reasons that make you want to uninstall Firefox from your Mac:

• It consumes high memory resources.
• It isn't compatible with your Mac.
• It lacks certain features you want.
• You no longer need it.

If you've decided to move away from Firefox or are encountering issues, it's time to uninstall it from your Mac. Continue reading to understand how to do it.

How to Manually Uninstall Firefox on Mac

While Mozilla doesn't offer an official method for completely removing Firefox from a Mac, you can achieve it manually using the Finder.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Quit Firefox, otherwise, it cannot be uninstalled.
2. Open Finder, locate Firefox and drag it to the Trash.

   

3. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Go to Folder.
4. Enter ~/Library and press Return.
5. Find and delete Firefox-related files in the Application Support, Caches, Preferences, Saved Application State, and Logs folders.

   

6. Empty your Trash.

How to Uninstall Firefox from Mac with One Click

Manually removing Firefox can be time-consuming. To simplify the uninstallation process, you can try BuhoCleaner, an easy-to-use Mac app uninstaller. With just one click, this tool efficiently removes Firefox and its associated files from your Mac computer.

Moreover, BuhoCleaner can effortlessly find and delete leftover files from other uninstalled apps.

Here's how to uninstall Firefox on Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click on App Uninstall and you will find all the apps installed on your Mac.
3. Find Firefox, check the box next to it, and click the Remove button to quickly uninstall it.

How to Uninstall Firefox on Mac Using Terminal

You can also use Terminal to remove Firefox from your Mac. But note that this method is suitable for those who are familiar with Terminal commands.

To do so,

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run the commands into Terminal, one by one.

• rm -rf /Applications/Firefox.app
• rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Firefox
• rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.firefox.plist

After these steps, Firefox should be uninstalled from your Mac.

Final Words

Now that you know the detailed steps to uninstall Firefox from your Mac, select your preferred method and give it a try.

Keep in mind that the manual method requires more time compared to the automatic approach. For a quicker and more efficient process, it's recommended to use BuhoCleaner to handle the task for you.