How to Uninstall Opera GX From Your PC
Quick Answer
To learn how to uninstall Opera GX, go to the Windows Settings app (`Win+I`), select **Apps**, then click **Installed Apps**. Find 'Opera GX' in the list, click the three dots menu, and click **Uninstall**. Make sure to check the box for **Delete my user data** during uninstallation to remove all history and profiles.
Windows and macOS Standard Removal Process
Removing the Opera GX browser requires using the system package manager to ensure all core components are deleted safely.
On Windows 11 / 10:
- Press the Windows Key and type `Apps & Features` (or `Installed Apps`).
- Scroll down to find **Opera GX** in the alphabetical program list.
- Click the three dots button next to the app name and select **Uninstall**.
- When the Opera GX installer window opens, confirm the action and check the box to delete local cache profiles.
On macOS:
- Open **Finder** and navigate to your **Applications** folder.
- Locate the **Opera GX** application file.
- Drag the application to the **Trash** icon on your dock, or right-click and choose **Move to Trash**.
- Empty your Trash to complete the deletion.
Clearing Leftover Cache Files and User Directories
Standard uninstallation tools often leave behind profiles, cache folders, and registry configurations. To clear this data completely:
- AppData Roaming: Press `Win+R`, type `%appdata%`, and delete the `Opera Software` directory.
- AppData Local: Press `Win+R`, type `%localappdata%`, and delete the `Opera Software` folder.
- macOS Cache: In Finder, select Go > Go to Folder, type `~/Library/Application Support/`, and delete the `com.operasoftware.OperaDevice` folders.
Handling Uninstallation Errors
If the uninstaller shows an error saying "Opera GX is currently running," the browser may have active background processes.
To fix this, press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` to open the Windows **Task Manager**. Look for any processes named 'Opera GX' or 'opera.exe', select them, and click **End Task**. Once closed, run the uninstaller again.
Data Matrix & Comparison
| Data Category | Windows Directory Path | macOS Directory Path |
|---|---|---|
| Browser Application Files | C:\Program Files\Opera GX\ | /Applications/Opera GX.app |
| User Profile Settings | %appdata%\Opera Software\Opera GX Stable\ | ~/Library/Application Support/com.operasoftware.OperaGX/ |
| Temporary Cache Data | %localappdata%\Opera Software\Opera GX Stable\ | ~/Library/Caches/com.operasoftware.OperaGX/ |
| Custom Extensions Storage | %appdata%\Opera Software\Opera GX Stable\Extensions\ | ~/Library/Application Support/com.operasoftware.OperaGX/Extensions/ |