Installing Mail plugins can improve the functionality of your Mac OS and Mail app, but it could also cause issues such as app crashes or outdated plugins. In this guide, we’ll show you how to manually uninstall Mail extensions from your Mac OS X.
Steps to Uninstall System-Wide Mail Extensions on Mac OS
- Exit Mail app
- Navigate to the following path by clicking Command + Shift + G in Mac OS X Finder: /Library/Post office/Packages/
- Locate the Mail plugin you want to remove – usually with PluginName.mailbundle name – and drag it to the Trash
- Restart your Mail app when done
You can also check the user’s Mail extension directory, which is completely separate from the system-wide installation directory mentioned above, and remove any plugins from there:
Steps to Remove User Mail Extensions from Mac Mail
- In Mac OS X Finder, click Command + Shift + G and go to the following directory: ~/Library/Post Office/Bundles/
- Find the extension you want to remove with a .mailbundle suffix and drag it to the Trash
- Restart your Mail app
If you see an “Incompatible Plugins Disabled” window when you start your Mail app, follow the steps above to locate and remove the incompatible extension. This process is similar for all versions of Mac OS X and Mail app.
FAQs About Uninstalling Mail Plugins on Mac OS
What Devices Does This Guide Support?
This guide is for Apple devices only.
What Operating System is Supported?
This guide is supported by both macOS and iOS.
How Does This Guide Help You?
This guide shows you how to uninstall Mail extensions in Mac OS and prevent app crashes or compatibility issues.
Is the Guide Free?
Yes, this guide is free to read.
Final Note
Uninstalling Mail plugins is necessary when they cause issues with your Mail app or if they become outdated. We hope this step-by-step guide has helped you in removing unwanted plugins on your Mac OS. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us through the comment section or our contact page.