Open a new tab in Chrome and type chrome://apps into the address bar. Hit enter. Yes, that weird command is your golden ticket. You’ll see a grid of all the apps you’ve ever installed, including that one you forgot about from 2014 (ahem, “Candy Crush for Chrome”?). Right-click the app you want to delete—just a simple right-click, like you’re swatting a fly.
From the menu that pops up, select “Remove from Chrome.” Chrome will give you a little scare, asking “Are you sure?” in a font that looks suspiciously like a guilt trip. Click “Remove” anyway. The app vanishes from your life poof, like a bad date you ghosted. But wait—check your toolbar. That icon is probably still there, smirking at you. Annoying, right?
The Toolbar Ghost (And How To Exorcise It)
That leftover icon is Chrome’s way of saying “I’m not ready to let go.” To remove it, right-click on the icon in the toolbar itself. You’ll see an option that says “Hide from Chrome menu” or “Remove from toolbar” (depending on your Chrome version). Click it. Now you’re free. But here’s the kicker: “Hidden” doesn’t mean “deleted.” It’s still lurking in chrome://apps like a digital ghost.
So, if you want a true exorcism, revisit chrome://apps after hiding it. Right-click again and select “Remove from Chrome” one more time. Yes, twice. Chrome is like that friend who needs two hugs before they actually leave the party. Now it’s gone—no trace, no guilt trip, just a clean browser.
How to Delete Apps on a Chromebook | Beebom
