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How to Uninstall Opera on Mac

Eager to learn how to uninstall Opera from your device easily? Follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Opera icon in your dock and make sure to Quit Opera.
  2. Open Finder > Applications.
  3. Inside Applications, open Utilities.
  4. Launch Activity Monitor.
  5. Now look for any processes related to Opera.
  6. Select all Opera processes and click the X button to quit them.
  7. Go back to Finder > Applications and find the Opera icon.
  8. Drag the Opera icon into your Trash.

If you’re unfamiliar with the process of uninstalling or removing apps from your Mac, then it can be a daunting task, but we're here to simplify it for you. In this guide, we’ll walk you through uninstalling Opera from your Mac, making it a hassle-free experience.

 

Before we start:

 

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  1. Download MacKeeper on your Mac.
  2. Launch the app, choose Smart Uninstaller from the left sidebar, and click Scan.
  3. After the scan is completed, review the results and select the app or files that you want to delete.
  4. Then click on Remove Selected and let MacKeeper tidy up your Apple system.

Why do you have to delete Opera

Here are some common problems many people face with Opera GX Browser causing them to delete Opera from Mac:

  • Incompatibility: Opera isn’t always compatible with other applications installed, leading to conflicts.
  • Crashes and Hangs: Frequent program crashes or lagging disrupted performance.
  • Failed Expectations: Sometimes, Opera doesn’t meet the user's expectations in terms of features or performance.

However, some Mac users may also have other reasons to get rid of Opera on Mac, including its excessive space and storage consumption (it slows down devices) and personal preferences driving them to prefer a more reliable web browser.

Ways to completely remove Opera from Mac

Have you been looking for a simple way to remove Opera on Mac? Then you’re likely to think about regaining valuable storage space or reaching an uninterrupted Mac experience. Do it all with these three different methods to get rid of Opera from Mac:

1. Delete Opera from a Mac manually

Are you ready to delete that glitchy browser from your device? One of the most effective ways to delete Opera is to remove it manually.

 

To manually delete Opera from Mac, follow these steps closely:

  1. Ensure it’s not running by right-clicking on the Opera icon in your dock and selecting Quit Opera before proceeding.
  2. Now, open Finder and navigate to Applications > Utilities.
  3. After opening the Utilities folder, launch Activity Monitor.
  4. Search for any processes related to Opera. If there are any, highlight them all and click the X button to quit them.
  5. Go back to your dock and drag the Opera icon into the trash.
Before proceeding with uninstalling Opera, it's crucial to confirm that the browser is not running in the background. To do this, click on the Opera icon in your dock and select Quit Opera to ensure it's completely closed on your Mac.
Step 1. Ensuring Opera isn’t running
To prepare the uninstallation process, begin by opening Finder and navigating to the applications folder. From there, proceed to Utilities to access the necessary tools for removing Opera from your Mac.
Step 2. Accessing Utilities in Finder
In the Utilities Folder, you'll find Activity Monitor, a vital tool for identifying and terminating any processes related to Opera. Launch Activity Monitor to proceed with the uninstallation.
Step 3. Launching Activity Monitor
To ensure the complete removal of Opera, it's essential to remove all processes related to the browser. In Activity Monitor, search for and highlight these processes, then click the X button to quit them
Step 4. Terminating Opera-related processes
Finally, in the last step of uninstalling Opera, return to your dock and locate the Opera icon. To initiate the removal process, simply drag the Opera icon into the Trash, ensuring all associated files are deleted.
Step 5. Dragging Opera to trash

2. Remove Opera with MacKeeper

If you're looking to remove more than just Opera from your Mac, you might want to consider downloading a handy tool, like MacKeeper to simplify the process for you.

 

Here’s how you can use MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller to easily remove Opera:

  1. Open the MacKeeper app, choose Smart Uninstaller, and click Scan.
  2. After the scan is over, review and select any apps, widgets, or files that you want to remove. In our case, it’s Opera.
  3. Now confirm to remove the app/extension from your Mac.
Open the MacKeeper app, choose Smart Uninstaller, and click Scan to seamlessly remove Opera from your Mac.
Step 1. Open the MacKeeper app, Choose Smart Uninstaller and Initiate Scan
After the scan is complete, take a moment to review and select Opera for removal using MacKeeper's Smart Uninstaller.
Step 2. After the Scan is complete, review and select Opera to remove
Now, with just a click, you need to confirm the removal of Opera from your Mac using MacKeeper's Smart Uninstaller.
Step 3. Now confirm the removal of Opera from your device

With our convenient tool, you’ll simplify the app removal process and ensure no leftover files or cache remain on your Mac after it’s done.

 

Need more advice? Read on how to delete extensions on Mac for additional support.

3. Get rid of Opera from a Mac using a built-in uninstaller

If you need a simple method to uninstall Opera on a Mac, you're in the right place.

 

Here’s how to remove Opera from your Mac using a built-in uninstaller:

  1. Click on the Opera icon in your dock, and select Quit Opera to exit the browser.
  2. Open Finder > Applications.
  3. Inside the Applications Folder, look for the Opera icon.
  4. Drag the Opera Icon to your Trash located in your dock.
  5. Right-click on the Trash and select Empty Trash to permanently remove Opera.
Before uninstalling Opera, it's crucial to confirm that the browser is not running in the background. To check this, click on the Opera icon in your dock and select Quit Opera on your Mac.
Step 1. Click on the Opera Icon in your dock and select Quit
Navigating to the Applications Folder in Finder to locate and manage your installed Applications efficiently.
Step 2. Open Finder and go to Applications
Find the Opera Icon within the Applications folder in order to prepare for removing Oprea from your Mac.
Step 3. Inside the Applications folder, look for the Opera Icon
Once located, you can process to remove Opera by dragging the icon over to the Trash bin in your Mac's dock in order to uninstall Opera from Mac.
Step 4. Drag the Opera icon to your trash  
To permanently delete Opera, you need to right-click on the Trash icon in your dock and click empty, this will remove Opera from your Mac.
Step 5. Right-click on Trash and select Empty to remove Opera

Hints from our experts: ​​

 

Before you proceed to uninstall any apps from your Mac, we first recommend you check out our post on how to use Smart Uninstaller. This guide will ensure you know the importance of removing applications thoroughly—something that you cannot always guarantee with manual removal.

Streamlining Opera removal: Your Mac's clean slate

We've delved into several effective methods to uninstall Opera from Mac. Whether you opt for the simplicity of a dedicated uninstaller tool or prefer a hands-on approach, the choice is yours.

 

However, we suggest using MacKeeper's Smart Uninstaller to simplify the entire uninstallation process, ensuring a safe removal of unwanted apps and their leftovers. Our tool is the key to a more thorough and optimized Mac usage.

 

But that's not all–your journey to a better Mac experience doesn't end here. You might also be interested in exploring tips on how to delete bookmarks on Mac or how to speed up downloads on Mac. Our guides will help you master additional Mac-related skills.

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