Tasks & Calendar
How to Completely Uninstall Todoist on Mac
To uninstall Todoist, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. Because it stores a local cache of your account data, simply removing the application does not delete all associated system files.
Remove Todoist and everything it leaves behind
Todoist 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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- Todoist
- Typical data size
- 100 MB – 1 GB
- Category
- Tasks & Calendar
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Todoist
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move Todoist from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders Todoist left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything Todoist keeps on your Mac
1 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders Todoist uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
Files left behind by Todoist
Specific to Todoist
Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind a support folder containing a local cache of tasks and web data. This directory typically occupies 100 MB – 1 GB and remains on your Mac until removed manually via the hidden ~/Library folder. Since the app rebuilds this cache upon signing in again, these files are essentially temporary copies of your cloud account.
- License
- Todoist paid plans are subscriptions tied to your Todoist account and are not cancelled by deleting the app.
- Account and sync
- Tasks and projects are stored in your Todoist account; the Mac keeps a local cache.
Preparing to remove Todoist
Ensure the app has synced all offline changes to your account before deletion. Your tasks and projects live in your account rather than in local files, but backups should be created manually if needed. Note that paid subscriptions are tied to your account and will remain active even after the software is gone.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
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