How to Uninstall Atom Completely

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Windows

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   1. 01Uninstall Atom from Control Panel > Programs
   2. 02Delete the .atom folder in your user profile
   3. 03Delete the atom folder under AppData\Roaming (and AppData\Local)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2macOS

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   1. 01Drag Atom.app to the Trash
   2. 02Run: rm -rf ~/.atom
   3. 03Run: rm /usr/local/bin/atom /usr/local/bin/apm
   4. 04Check ~/Library/Application Support for leftovers
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Linux

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   1. 01Remove the package with your package manager (apt, snap or similar)
   2. 02Delete ~/.atom
   3. 03Back up ~/.atom first if you plan to move to Pulsar
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Atom still leaves files and commands behind after a normal uninstall.

Why it happens

• C-01Atom stores config and packages in a user folder
• C-02Uninstallers leave some program folders intact

// this guide also covers

• uninstall atom
• remove atom editor
• how to uninstall atom mac

Other Atom errors

• Atom Shut Down: What to Use Instead
• Is Atom Editor Dead? Can You Still Use It
• How to Migrate From Atom to VS Code
• How to Migrate From Atom to Pulsar
• Atom Not Opening or Won't Start
• Atom "The Editor Has Crashed" Error
• Atom Package Install Fails (apm Error)
• Atom "Failed to Load" or "Failed to Activate" Package Error