To remove Gmail from Launchpad, you'll need to delete the associated Chrome App, since it's not a standalone application installed directly on your macOS system. Follow these steps:
Steps to Remove Gmail from Launchpad
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Open Finder: Start by opening Finder, your file management tool on macOS.
- Navigate to Your Home Folder: Click on "Go" in the menu bar, then choose "Home" or use the shortcut
Shift + Command + H. This opens your user folder, typically found at/Users/<your_username>/. - Access the Applications Folder: Inside your home folder, locate and open the "Applications" folder.
- Find the "Chrome Apps" Folder: Look for a folder named "Chrome Apps" within the Applications folder.
- Delete the Gmail App (or the Folder):
- Option 1: Delete the "Chrome Apps" Folder: To remove all Chrome Apps, you can simply delete the entire "Chrome Apps" folder.
- Option 2: Delete the Gmail App Individually: Open the "Chrome Apps" folder and find the Gmail app icon. Delete the specific Gmail application within the folder.
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Finder | Click on the Finder icon in the Dock. |
| 2 | Access Home Folder | Use Shift + Command + H or Go > Home in the menu. |
| 3 | Go to Applications Folder | Locate and open the "Applications" folder within your home folder. |
| 4 | Locate Chrome Apps Folder | Find the folder titled "Chrome Apps". |
| 5 | Delete Gmail (or the folder) | Delete the entire "Chrome Apps" folder or the Gmail app within it. |
After completing these steps, Gmail should no longer appear in your Launchpad.
