Before writing this guide, we checked the Roblox website for its removal guide. In fact, the steps provided there don’t uninstall the app completely and leave its remaining files behind on a Mac’s hard drive.
This article will explain how to uninstall Roblox on Mac entirely with all its leftover files.
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What is Roblox and should you uninstall it from Mac?
Roblox is a popular online entertainment platform in which you can create games and play with other gamers in various virtual worlds. It is available for PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Amazon devices, and other operating systems.
While Roblox generally runs well, many Mac users report various issues that may make you consider uninstalling the app. Here are some common reasons:
- Frequent errors on macOS. Some users experience crashes, freezing, or unexpected bugs.
- Firewall restrictions. Firewalls may block Roblox from accessing the internet, leading to connection issues.
- Frequent disconnections. An unstable internet connection can cause lag and slow down gameplay.
- Compatibility issues. Using outdated or unsupported browsers may result in problems when accessing Roblox.
- Performance issues. The platform can slow down your Mac, especially on older models.
Read our guide carefully to learn how to remove Roblox correctly and completely.
How to manually uninstall Roblox Studio from Mac
When you run the automatic installation of the app, it installs two items on your computer: Roblox and Roblox Studio. When removing the software, you need to get rid of both applications and their service files. Follow these steps:
- Quit Roblox.
- Check your system for any related processes running in the background. For this, run Activity Monitor and if you see any Roblox processes, choose them and click the “X” icon.
- Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
- Locate Roblox Studio and move it into the Trash bin. If you have several Roblox applications, you need to remove all of them.
- Open the Library folder. For this, in Finder, go to its menu → click on Go → select Go to Folder.
- In the window that appears, type ~/Library and press Return.
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In the next moment, you will get access to the user’s Library folder. By default, this folder is hidden to avoid the accidental deletion of critical system files. Since the Roblox-related files are useless without the executable file, you can safely remove them. Check the following directories to find all unneeded service files.
- ~/Library/Caches
- ~/Library/Logs
- ~/Library/Preferences
- ~/Library/Roblox
- ~/Library/Saved Application State
- Once you remove all temporary files, empty your Trash bin to completely uninstall the app.
Note: Some applications might spread their temporary files all over the disk. You should make sure that you completely delete all of the remaining files of removed applications. If you find this process complicated or tiresome, you can use a third-party uninstaller. Keep reading to learn more about it.
How to uninstall Roblox apps from Mac using App Cleaner & Uninstaller
While the manual method takes time and requires some technical skills, the automatic method is much easier and safer. Thanks to third-party uninstallers like App Cleaner & Uninstaller, you can permanently delete Roblox from your Mac in just a few clicks.
- Launch App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
- Select Roblox from the list in the Applications tab. All their service files will be selected automatically.
- Click the Uninstall button in the bottom right corner.
- Confirm the deletion.
- Empty your Trash.
If you switch to the Expert mode, you can see the list of all support files of the app created and stored on your disk.
If you have already removed Roblox by dragging and dropping it into the Trash, you can find its support files left on your Mac.
- Run the uninstaller.
- Click Remaining files in its sidebar.
- Select Roblox leftovers.
- Click Remove and confirm.
How to clear Roblox cache files
With App Cleaner & Uninstaller, you can also clear the Roblox cache. Clearing the cache can help you to fix some issues if you don’t want to uninstall the app. Follow the steps below to clear the app’s cache files.
- Open App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
- Switch the Expert mode on.
- Select Roblox in the left panel.
- Tick Caches in the right panel.
- Click the Remove button.
- Confirm the action.
FAQs
Why can’t I delete Roblox from my Mac?
Here are a few possible reasons and solutions for this issue:
- Roblox is still running in the system background. Quit all its processes using Activity Monitor.
- The app was installed under a different user account, you might not have permission to remove it.
- Roblox files are locked. To check it and unlock right-click Roblox and choose Get Info.
How do you reset Roblox on a Mac?
You can do it with a few clicks using App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
- Run the uninstaller.
- Locate and select Roblox.
- Right-click Roblox.
- Choose Reset Application.
- Confirm the removal of its preferences and other temporary files.
