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How do I Remove Gmail from Launchpad?

Published in Mac Application Removal 2 mins read

To remove Gmail from Launchpad, you'll need to delete the associated Chrome App, since it's not a standalone application installed directly on your macOS system. Follow these steps:

Steps to Remove Gmail from Launchpad

Here's a breakdown of the process:

  1. Open Finder: Start by opening Finder, your file management tool on macOS.
  2. Navigate to Your Home Folder: Click on "Go" in the menu bar, then choose "Home" or use the shortcut Shift + Command + H. This opens your user folder, typically found at /Users/<your_username>/.
  3. Access the Applications Folder: Inside your home folder, locate and open the "Applications" folder.
  4. Find the "Chrome Apps" Folder: Look for a folder named "Chrome Apps" within the Applications folder.
  5. Delete the Gmail App (or the Folder):
    • Option 1: Delete the "Chrome Apps" Folder: To remove all Chrome Apps, you can simply delete the entire "Chrome Apps" folder.
    • Option 2: Delete the Gmail App Individually: Open the "Chrome Apps" folder and find the Gmail app icon. Delete the specific Gmail application within the folder.
Step Action Details
1 Open Finder Click on the Finder icon in the Dock.
2 Access Home Folder Use Shift + Command + H or Go > Home in the menu.
3 Go to Applications Folder Locate and open the "Applications" folder within your home folder.
4 Locate Chrome Apps Folder Find the folder titled "Chrome Apps".
5 Delete Gmail (or the folder) Delete the entire "Chrome Apps" folder or the Gmail app within it.

After completing these steps, Gmail should no longer appear in your Launchpad.