How to Uninstall QuillBot from Mac Completely?

Maybe you’ve decided to switch writing tools. Maybe QuillBot just isn’t your style anymore. Or maybe you’re trying to free up some space on your Mac. Whatever the case, you’re here to completely uninstall QuillBot from your Mac — and we’ve got your back!

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Want to kick QuillBot off your Mac for good? Start by removing the app, browser extensions, and leftover files. You’ll also want to check hidden folders. Follow this guide step-by-step and your Mac will be QuillBot-free in no time!

Step 1: Check for the QuillBot App

First things first — QuillBot is primarily a web tool. So if you’re using the browser version, you probably don’t have an actual app installed. But wait! Some people download unofficial versions or use third-party wrappers.

So let’s check:

  • Open the Applications folder via Finder.
  • Look for anything named “QuillBot”.
  • If you find it, right-click and choose Move to Trash.

If there’s no app — congrats, you can skip this step!

Step 2: Remove QuillBot from Your Browser

This is where most people interact with QuillBot. It’s likely installed as a browser extension. Time to kick it out!

For Google Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Click the three dots (⋮) at the top-right corner.
  3. Go to Extensions under More Tools.
  4. Find QuillBot and click Remove.

For Safari:

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Go to Settings > Extensions.
  3. Find QuillBot and uninstall it.

For Firefox:

  1. Click the hamburger icon (☰).
  2. Go to Add-ons and themes.
  3. Select Extensions.
  4. Locate QuillBot and click Remove.

Paid or free, this extension goes quietly — but it can sneak around in your system folders. So there’s more to do.

Step 3: Hunt Down Leftover Files

Time to put your detective hat on. Apps and extensions love to leave behind little breadcrumb files. Let’s sweep them all out.

Here’s how:

  1. Open Finder.
  2. In the menu bar, click Go and hold down the Option key.
  3. Select Library.

Now search these folders for any files related to QuillBot:

  • ~/Library/Application Support/
  • ~/Library/Preferences/
  • ~/Library/Caches/
  • ~/Library/Logs/
  • ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
  • ~/Library/Saved Application State/

Look for anything with “quillbot” in the name. If you’re not sure, Google the file name before deleting it. Better safe than sorry!

Step 4: Clear Browser Data

Even after you remove the extension, your browser might store cookies or cached scripts related to QuillBot. Let’s clear that up too.

Chrome:

  • Go to Settings > Privacy and security.
  • Click Clear browsing data.
  • Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.
  • Hit Clear data.

Safari:

  • Go to Preferences > Privacy.
  • Click Manage Website Data.
  • Search for “quillbot”.
  • Remove anything you find.

Firefox:

  • Click the menu (☰) and go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
  • Scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer

Yep, the classic trick — turn it off and on again. Clearing cache and removing files might not take full effect until you reboot. So go ahead:

Restart your Mac. Don’t worry, we’ll wait.

Step 6: Optional – Use a Third-Party Uninstaller

If all that sounds like a lot of work, you can use a tool to help.

Apps like:

  • AppCleaner
  • CleanMyMac X
  • AppDelete

Let you drag and drop the QuillBot app, and they’ll find associated files for you. Just search for “QuillBot” in their scan bar and let the magic happen.

Bonus: Remove QuillBot from Login Items (Just in Case)

Some apps like to launch at startup. Better check if QuillBot is lurking where it shouldn’t be.

  1. Go to System Settings > General > Login Items.
  2. Look under the list of items that open at login.
  3. If QuillBot or anything related is in there — remove it.

Check Your Extensions Again

Sometimes, browser syncing can restore extensions if you’ve got the same browser profile on another device. Double-check next time you launch Chrome, Safari, or Firefox — just in case QuillBot sneaks back in.

Final Cleanup Thoughts

You’ve done the hard part. The full exorcism. Your Mac is free of QuillBot!

But cleaning up leftover files is good for more than just this app. Now that you know the process, you can do it for any app or extension crowding your Mac’s space.

Still Not Sure It’s Gone?

If you want to double-check, try this:

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Use the search bar and type in “quillbot”.
  3. Look under This Mac and see if anything shows up.

If the search comes up empty, you’re golden.

Recap (Because We Love Lists)

  • Delete QuillBot app (if installed).
  • Remove browser extensions (Chrome, Safari, Firefox).
  • Delete leftover system files from Library folders.
  • Clear cookies and browser cache.
  • Restart your Mac.
  • Optional: Use an app like CleanMyMac X.

And just like that — poof! — QuillBot is gone.

Now Go Enjoy Your Clean Mac!

Whether you’re switching to another writing tool, going back to pen and paper (retro!), or just cleaning house, now your Mac is lighter and faster. Pat yourself on the back — that was some tech wizardry right there.

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