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How to uninstall a PWA?

Not sure how to remove a Progressive Web App from your device? Find out how here.

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Written by Kevin Basset
Updated over 10 months ago

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps to uninstall a PWA from your device. Scroll to see the details by platform:

  1. Uninstall a PWA from iOS

  2. Uninstall a PWA from Android

  3. Uninstall a PWA installed via Desktop Chrome

  4. Uninstall a PWA installed via Desktop Edge

  5. Uninstall a PWA installed via Desktop Safari

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Uninstall a PWA from iOS

1. Long-press the icon of the app you want to delete from your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap "Delete Bookmark" to instantly remove the PWA from your Apple device.

Uninstall a PWA from Android

Depending on your Android version, the exact steps may vary. Here is how to remove a PWA from a Google Pixel phone:

1. Long-press the icon of the PWA on your Android Home Screen and tap on "App Info".

2. On the next screen, tap "Uninstall" to remove the app. You'll be prompted to confirm that choice.

Uninstall a PWA installed via Desktop Chrome

1. Click on the menu icon in the top-right corner of your PWA, and tap "Uninstall" to remove the PWA from your device.

2. Click "Remove" to confirm the deletion of the PWA from your PC or Mac. You can also clear the app data from Chrome (recommended).

Uninstall a PWA installed via Desktop Edge

1. Click on the hamburger icon in the top-right corner of the PWA to open the menu. Then click on App Settings.

2. This will open Edge's settings. Click "Uninstall" at the bottom of the window to remove the app from your device. You'll be prompted to confirm the deletion. Click "Remove".

Uninstall a PWA via Desktop Safari

1. Uninstalling a PWA installed on macOS from Safari is slightly less intuitive than with other browsers. Right-click the icon of the PWA in your Dock, then click Options > Show in Finder.

2. Right-click the PWA you want to remove from your Mac and click Move to Trash. Note that if the application is already open, you'll have to close it before you can uninstall it.

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