2 Ways to Completley Uninstall WhatsApp Messenger on Mac

WhatsApp (officially WhatsApp Messenger) is an instant messaging app owned by Meta. If you rarely use WhatsApp on your Mac, or feel it’s taking up unnecessary storage space, follow this guide to learn how to completely uninstall WhatsApp on Mac or MacBook.

How to Delete Your WhatsApp Account on Mac

As of our last update, WhatsApp does not provide a standalone macOS application that allows account management (such as deleting your WhatsApp account directly from your Mac). Account deletion and related settings must be managed from the WhatsApp mobile app on iOS or Android. Here’s how to delete your WhatsApp account:

Steps to Delete a WhatsApp Account on iOS:

1. Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Settings tab at the bottom right.
3. Select Account from the menu.
4. Scroll down and tap Delete My Account.
5. Enter your phone number in full international format.
6. Complete the process by following the on-screen steps.

Steps to Delete a WhatsApp Account on Android:

1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Tap Account.
5. Choose Delete My Account at the bottom.
6. Enter your full international phone number.
7. Follow the prompts to finish deleting your account.

How to Uninstall WhatsApp on Mac: The Manual Way

Want to uninstall WhatsApp on your Mac manually? Follow these steps:

1. Quit WhatsApp
   If WhatsApp is running in the background, make sure to quit it.

2. Remove the WhatsApp App
   Open Finder → Applications, locate the WhatsApp app, and drag it to the Trash.

3. Delete WhatsApp-Related Files
   Residual files are usually stored in the following folders. Open each folder and remove any files with whatsapp in their names:

   • ~/Library/Application Support/whatsapp
   • ~/Library/Caches
   • ~/Library/Saved Application State
   • ~/Library/Preferences

4. Empty the Trash
   Control-click the Trash icon in the dock and select Empty Trash.

How to Uninstall WhatsApp on Mac: The Easy Way

As you can see, the manual method can be time-consuming. For a faster solution, try BuhoCleaner, a lightweight and user-friendly Mac app uninstaller. With just one click, it removes WhatsApp and all of its leftover files.

Here’s how:

1. Download, install, and open BuhoCleaner.
2. Go to App Uninstall in the sidebar to view all installed apps.
3. Select WhatsApp, check the box, and click Remove.

Conclusion

By following the methods above, you should now have completely removed WhatsApp from your Mac.

Keep in mind: BuhoCleaner is more than just an app uninstaller. It’s also a powerful Mac cleaner that can clear system junk, remove large and duplicate files, and free up memory space. Definitely worth trying!