Utilities

Can I delete LaunchBar from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete LaunchBar from your Mac, but the app itself does not remove its data folders or your custom documents. Typically, 200 MB – 2 GB of local data remains unless you explicitly delete those directories.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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LaunchBar data usually takes 200 MB – 2 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: LaunchBar
Typical data size: 200 MB – 2 GB
Category: Utilities
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/LaunchBar

What LaunchBar keeps locally

Specific to LaunchBar

Custom actions and snippets live only on this device inside the Application Support folder. The app also stores clipboard history and index configuration there, which are not synced to any account. Search index caches and preference files rebuild automatically if you reinstall later. Removing the application bundle leaves these user-created items intact on your drive.

Where your LaunchBar data lives

These folders hold your own LaunchBar data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.

~/Library/Application Support/LaunchBar App data · index configuration, custom actions, snippets and clipboard history Back up first: your data

License: LaunchBar is paid software registered with a license key after a trial period.
Your files: Custom actions and snippets are stored inside the LaunchBar Application Support folder.

Why deleting LaunchBar might be risky

This paid software requires a license key for registration after the trial ends. You must save this key separately to reactivate the app if you return. Custom actions and snippets cannot be regenerated if the Application Support folder is removed. Ensure you back up these files before deciding to wipe all traces of the app.

Save your LaunchBar license key for future registration.Copy the Application Support folder to preserve custom actions and snippets.Quit the app before removing any files or folders.Move the application bundle to the Trash.

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How to delete LaunchBar completely

Quit LaunchBar, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/LaunchBar. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting LaunchBar delete my files?

No. Removing the app doesn't touch documents you saved in other folders. Only the app and, if you remove them, its own support files are deleted.

Will my custom actions be lost immediately?

No, they remain in the Application Support folder until you manually delete that specific directory.

Do I need to deactivate my license first?

No, simply save your license key so you can register the app again later if needed.