Is Chrome's Application Support Folder Safe to Delete?
No. This folder is Chrome itself: profiles, passwords (if stored), cookies, history, and extensions. Delete Cache subfolders instead.
Side effects: You would lose Chrome profiles, sessions, and most local browser data.
What is ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome?
Chrome's parent data folder is not a cache. Safe targets are Default/Cache, Code Cache, and similar profile cache directories. MacMop's browser bloat scanner is built for those. Never delete the Chrome folder to free space.
Is it safe to delete?
Not recommended — Deleting~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome could cause issues with your system or applications. Only proceed if you know exactly what you're doing.
What happens after deletion?
You would lose Chrome profiles, sessions, and most local browser data. The folder will be recreated automatically by the application when needed. This process is typically seamless but may take some time depending on the amount of data that needs to be regenerated.
How to delete it
Use MacMop
MacMop finds this folder automatically and lets you delete it safely with one click.
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rm -rf ~/Library/Application Support/Google/ChromeWarning: This command permanently deletes the folder. Double-check the path before running.
Finder
- Open Finder
- Press ⌘ + Shift + G (Go to Folder)
- Paste:
~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome - Move the folder to Trash
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