How to Remove Apps From BlueStacks & Uninstall It Completely

Want to delete an app from the BlueStacks Android emulator? Uninstalling apps and games from BlueStacks is super easy on both Windows and macOS, whether you're using BlueStacks 5, BlueStacks 4, or BlueStacks for macOS. This How.com.vn article will teach you several easy ways to remove the apps you don't need from BlueStacks, plus how to completely uninstall the BlueStacks application from your PC or Mac.

Method 1

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From the Home Screen (BlueStacks 5)

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You can easily remove apps from BlueStacks 5 right from the BlueStacks home screen.^{[1]XResearch source}
A menu will expand.
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Click Uninstall. A confirmation message will appear.
- If the app came preinstalled in BlueStacks, you won't see the option to delete it. This is also true for the games that are randomly added to your home screen.
This removes the app from BlueStacks.

Method 2

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From My Apps (BlueStacks 4/BlueStacks for Mac)

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If you're using the macOS version of BlueStacks or BlueStacks 4, you can easily remove apps from the My Apps tab.^{[2]XResearch source}
You'll see it at the top of BlueStacks.
A menu will expand at the top of the screen. When you see the menu, you can let go of the mouse button or trackpad.
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Drag the app icon to the Uninstall option. You'll see the "Uninstall" option at the top-right corner. When you lift your finger, you'll be asked to confirm.
- If the app came preinstalled in BlueStacks, you won't see an "Uninstall" option at the top of the screen. Preinstalled games and other apps can't be removed.
This removes the app from BlueStacks.

Method 3

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From BlueStacks Settings (All Versions)

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Another easy way to uninstall apps from any version of BlueStacks is to do so from BlueStacks' built-in Android Settings app.
If you don't see it on the main BlueStacks screen, you'll find it in the System apps folder.
It's at the top-right corner. A list of your apps will expand.
This opens the app's general details.
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Click Uninstall. You'll only see this option if the app you selected can be removed.
- Apps that come preinstalled with BlueStacks won't have this option—instead, you'll usually just see the option to disable it.
- You can disable any app that you aren't able to uninstall, but it won't do much for you—the app will remain on your BlueStacks Home screen.
This removes the app from BlueStacks.

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From the Play Store (All Versions)

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Apps you've installed on BlueStacks are easy to remove from the Play Store app regardless of your BlueStacks version.
You'll see it on the BlueStacks home screen.
The photo or initial you use for the Google account that's signed in to BlueStacks appears at the top-right corner of the Play Store.
This option is near the top of the menu.
It's at the top of the "Manage apps & device" page.
Once you click at least one checkbox, a trash can icon will appear at the top-right corner.
A confirmation message will appear.
This removes the app from BlueStacks.

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Uninstalling BlueStacks from Windows

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If you want to completely remove BlueStacks from your PC, it's a little bit more complicated than running an uninstall program. Start by closing the BlueStacks window so the app is no longer running.
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Download the BlueStacks Cleaner. To make sure you're completely uninstalling BlueStacks, you'll want to use the official uninstaller for your product.^{[3]XResearch source}
- If you're using BlueStacks 4 Nougat 32-bit, the uninstaller is available from https://cdn3.bluestacks.com/bluestacks-cleaner/v1.08/BstCleaner_native.exe.
- If you want to uninstall BlueStacks 5, get the installer from https://cdn3.bluestacks.com/bluestacks-cleaner/v1.07/BstCleaner_native.exe. This uninstaller will also remove BlueStacks 4, if it's installed alongside BlueStacks 5.
Press Windows key and S at the same time, or click the Search box at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
This opens a File Explorer window that contains a long list of files or folders.
These are all temporary files, so don't worry about losing anything. To delete the files quickly, click a blank area inside of the window, then press Ctrl + A to select everything at once. Then, press the Delete key on your keyboard and confirm.
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Double-click the BlueStacks Cleaner tool to run it. This is the file you downloaded earlier. If prompted, click Yes to run the program. The tool will then remove BlueStacks from your PC.
- When the removal is complete, you'll see a message that says "Process has been finished." You can click OK to close the cleaner.

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Uninstalling BlueStacks from macOS

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If you want to completely remove BlueStacks from your Mac, the process is super easy. Just makes sure to close BlueStacks before you begin.
You'll see it on the left side of your dock.
It'll be in the left panel of Finder. If you don't see it, click the Go menu and select Applications instead.
If you don't have a right mouse button, press Control as you click instead. A menu will expand.^{[4]XResearch source}
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Click Move to bin or Move to trash. The name of this option varies by location. This removes BlueStacks from your Mac.
- You might have to enter your username and password (for your Mac) to complete the action.^{[5]XResearch source}
- Alternatively, you can just drag the BlueStacks icon to the trash at the bottom of your screen.

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If I uninstall BlueStacks, will my google account be deleted?
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