TL;DR
To remove toolbars from your Mac browser:
- Safari: Open Safari’s settings, go to the Extensions tab, and disable or uninstall the unwanted toolbar extensions.
- Chrome: Access Chrome’s Extensions menu, and remove or disable any unwanted toolbars by selecting the Remove option.
- Firefox: Go to Firefox’s Add-ons and themes menu, disable or remove unwanted toolbars by selecting Remove or toggling them off.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
If you’ve ever installed software and suddenly found unwanted toolbars in your browser, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and it can be really annoying. Luckily, removing them is easier than you think, and I’ll show you how.
How to Remove Toolbars from Your Mac Browser
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Below, I’ve shared how to remove toolbars from your Mac browser, including Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.
1. Remove Unwanted Toolbars From Safari
Follow these steps to remove unwanted toolbars from Safari on Mac:
- Open Safari.
- Click Safari in the menu bar and select Settings.
- Navigate to the Extensions tab.
- Browse the list of extensions. If you spot any you don’t recognize or want, uncheck the box next to that extension or plugin.
If an extension has multiple entries, locate the one related to the unwanted toolbar in Safari and disable it alone.
Besides disabling a toolbar in Safari, you can remove the source extension, program, or launch agent from your Mac system. Follow these steps to do that:
- Find the extension or plugin you want to remove in the Safari Extensions Manager window.
- Select the extension and click the Uninstall button on the right side.
- Click Show in Finder on the pop-up window.
- A Finder window will appear with a highlighted item. Drag and drop this item into the Bin or right-click it and select Move to Bin.
- If prompted, type your Mac’s administrator password, and click OK.
For comprehensive cleanup, I recommend clearing the Safari cache on your Mac. It eliminates any residual cookies or browsing data associated with the removed item.
2. Remove Unwanted Toolbars From Chrome
Here’s how to remove unwanted toolbars on Google Chrome on Mac:
- Open Chrome.
- Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner and select More Tools > Extensions.
- Here, you can see all your installed extensions. Toggle off or trash the ones you don’t need by clicking the Remove button.
3. Remove Unwanted Toolbars From Firefox
Here’s how to remove unwanted toolbars from Firefox on Mac:
- Open Firefox.
- Click the three horizontal lines in the top right and select Add-ons and themes.
- Disable unwanted extensions in the Extensions tab by toggling them off.
- Alternatively, you can delete them by clicking the three small dots next to the extension’s name and selecting Remove.
Did you know? Some unwanted toolbars track your browsing habits and share the data with third parties, which is why removing them can also improve your privacy.
How to Delete Toolbar Leftovers on Mac
Even after removing toolbars, some residual files might remain on your Mac. There are two ways to remove those leftovers from your Mac, and I’ve explained them below:
Delete Toolbar Leftovers Manually
Here are the steps to delete toolbar leftovers manually:
Be careful when removing extensions or files manually. Accidentally deleting essential system files could affect your browser or other programs.
- Launch Finder by clicking its icon in the Dock.
- Click Go in the menu bar and select Go to Folder.
- Now, go to the following locations one by one:
/Applications//Library/LaunchAgents//Library/LaunchDaemons//Library/StartupItems//Library/InputManagers/~/Library/InputManagers/~/Library/Input Methods/~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/~/Library/ScriptingAdditions/- Move any files or folders associated with the toolbar to the Bin.
Delete Toolbar Leftovers Automatically
Tools like MacKeeper can help you locate and delete residual files without manually sifting through system folders. Here’s how to use MacKeeper to delete toolbar leftover files automatically:
- Download and install MacKeeper on your Mac.
- Open MacKeeper and click Smart Uninstaller in the left sidebar under Cleaning.
- Click Start Scan.
- When the scan completes, click Leftovers in the left sidebar.
- Select the leftover files you want to delete and click Remove Selected.
- Click Remove on the pop-up window to confirm.
This will remove the toolbar leftover files from your Mac.
Get Rid of Unwanted Toolbars on Mac
Unwanted toolbars can be annoying, so always stay vigilant when installing new software, and don’t inadvertently agree to install bundled toolbars. Here are some more tips for enhancing your browsing experience on Mac:
- Clear your browser cache regularly to improve speed and prevent performance issues.
- Remove unnecessary extensions to enhance your Mac’s browser performance.
- If a website causes issues, block it on Safari for smoother browsing.
