This article provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to perform a clean reinstall of Google Chrome on a Mac running any version of macOS.

Why You Might Need to Reinstall Chrome

If you’re experiencing persistent errors, crashes, or performance issues with Google Chrome, a clean reinstall can often resolve these problems.

Which Systems Are Affected?

These steps apply to Macs running the following versions of macOS:

• macOS Monterey
• macOS Big Sur
• macOS Catalina
• macOS Mojave
• macOS High Sierra
• macOS Sierra
• macOS El Capitan

Steps to Reinstall Google Chrome

1. First, quit Google Chrome if it is running.
2. Open Finder.
3. Go to the Applications folder.
4. Find Google Chrome, right-click on it, and select Move to Trash.
5. Next, open Finder and press Cmd + Shift + G to open the "Go to Folder" dialog.
6. Type ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome and click Go.
7. Move the entire Chrome folder to the Trash. This will delete all your Chrome data, including bookmarks, history, and extensions.
8. Open Safari or any other web browser.
9. Go to the Google Chrome download page.
10. Download the latest version of Google Chrome.
11. Once downloaded, open the .dmg file and drag the Chrome icon to the Applications folder.
12. Open Finder again.
13. Go to the Applications folder.
14. Find and double-click on Google Chrome to open it.

Additional Tips

• This process will remove all local data associated with Google Chrome. If you have synced your data with a Google account, you can sign in again to recover your bookmarks, history, and extensions.