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Can I delete Tor Browser from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

Yes, you can delete Tor Browser from your Mac. Deleting the app alone does not remove your personal data folders or documents.

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Tor Browser data usually takes 100 MB – 1 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application
Tor Browser
Typical data size
100 MB – 1 GB
Category
Browsers
File Location
~/Library/Application Support/TorBrowser-Data

What happens when you delete Tor Browser

Specific to Tor Browser

Removing the application leaves behind your profile and network settings located in ~/Library/Application Support/TorBrowser-Data. This folder typically occupies 100 MB – 1 GB and contains your bookmarks and bridges. Since the app discards history and cookies by design upon closing, those are not stored here. You will not lose external cloud accounts, but everything held locally remains until you manually remove those folders.

Where your Tor Browser data lives

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

Risks of removing Tor Browser

The main loss occurs because the app does not sync data across devices. If you delete your profile folder without backups, your saved bookmarks and custom bridge configurations are gone permanently. These settings live only on this Mac. Ensure you have recorded necessary network information before proceeding.

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How to delete Tor Browser completely

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

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Tor Browser 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 bookmarks disappear if I move Tor Browser to the Trash?
No, bookmarks are stored in a separate data folder that stays on your Mac after the app is deleted.
Why should I note my bridge lines before deleting Tor Browser?
Because the app does not sync, you must manually re-enter these settings if you install it again.

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