Utilities
How to Completely Uninstall Rectangle on Mac
To uninstall Rectangle, drag the application to the Trash. This process removes the executable but leaves behind configuration files and cached data totaling 10 MB – 100 MB.
Remove Rectangle and everything it leaves behind
Rectangle data usually takes 10 MB – 100 MB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
Free scan · No account · Nothing is deleted without your OK · Moves to the Trash first · macOS 14+
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Email me the link- Application
- Rectangle
- Typical data size
- 10 MB – 100 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Rectangle
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move Rectangle from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders Rectangle left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything Rectangle keeps on your Mac
3 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders Rectangle uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
Files left by Rectangle
Specific to Rectangle
Dragging the app to the Trash does not remove its supporting folders. Your shortcuts and snapping settings remain in a preferences file, while update checks stay in a cache folder. A separate directory in Application Support may hold a config file used for automatic imports.
- License
- Rectangle is free and open source; some extra features are sold separately as Rectangle Pro, a different app.
Preparing Rectangle for removal
Certain steps ensure a clean transition since the app requires specific system permissions. You should back up your custom layout settings before closing the software. To fully clear all traces, manually navigate to the hidden ~/Library via Finder > Go > Go to Folder.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to check | 3 folders, one by one | One scan |
| File sizes | You look them up yourself | Shown for every item |
| Removing the wrong thing | Easy to delete the wrong folder | Goes to the Trash first, so it can be restored |
| Cost | Free | Scan is free; cleaning needs Pro (yearly plan has a 7-day free trial) |
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- Download and scan for freeSee every Rectangle file and its size. No account needed.
- Clean free for 7 daysStart the 7-day free trial of the yearly plan inside the app.
- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.