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Can I delete Kodi from my Mac?
Yes, you can delete Kodi from your Mac. Removing the application alone does not erase your personal media files or the associated data folders.
See how much space Kodi really takes before you decide
Kodi data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Kodi
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- Video
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Kodi
What happens when you remove Kodi
Specific to Kodi
Your movies and music stay where they are because the app only stores library data and artwork. However, removing the support folder deletes your custom setup, including favorites, sources, and watched status. This data typically ranges from 500 MB – 10 GB. Only cached items like logs and thumbnails are rebuilt automatically upon a new installation.
Where your Kodi data lives
These folders hold your own Kodi data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.
- Your files
- Your media files stay where they are; Kodi only stores library data and artwork.
Risks of deleting Kodi data
Since all settings and databases live locally in ~/Library/Application Support/Kodi, there is no cloud sync for your profile. Deleting this directory means losing all configured add-ons and their specific settings. Once the Trash is emptied, these local configurations cannot be recovered.
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How to delete Kodi completely
Quit Kodi, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/Kodi. The full step-by-step guide:
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