"How do I uninstall Spotify on Mac?" Sometimes, you might want to uninstall Spotify on your device when there is a bug in the app, or you want to switch to a new music, or else. So, how to do that? In this article, we will walk you through how to uninstall Spotify from Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS completely and correctly. Just move on to reading.
Part 1. Uninstalling Spotify: Preparations
Before learning how to uninstall Spotify from your device, there are some steps that you need to do in advance.
1. Cancel Spotify Premium before uninstalling Spotify
It is the most important step. It is noted that uninstalling the Spotify app on your device does not automatically cancel your Spotify Premium subscription. If you don't manually stop your plan, you will be billed every month continuously. So, before that, you'd better cancel your Premium plan first.
Just go to Spotify official website and log in to your account. Then locate the Account option on the screen. Next, under the Your Plan section, find and click Cancel Premium to proceed with the process.
Note: If you subscribed Spotify Premium via a third-party, you need to cancel through them.
View also: How to Cancel Spotify Premium
2. Delete Spotify Account before Uninstalling Spotify [Optional]
If you don't want to use Spotify service anymore, you could delete your Spotify account permanently. And this will remove all your data, playlists and saved music.
Just go to Spotify's official 'Close your account' webpage to delete your account. After confirming, Spotify will send you a link to your email. You can change your mind within 7 days. After that, your account will be deleted forever.
View also: How to Delete Spotify Account
3. Save Your Spotify Music before Uninstaling Spotify
It is noted that you will lose your downloaded Spotify music after uninstalling Spotify app. What's more, if you delete your Spotify account, you will lose all your music library. If you want to save your Spotify music forever before that, here is a practical way for you.
That is, you can use AudFree Spotify Music Converter. This tool allows you to download and convert Spotify music to multiple common audio formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC and more. With it, you can keep Spotify music locally on your device for offline playback even after you remove the Spotify app.
View also: How to Use AudFree Spotify Music Converter
After the preparations, you can move on to learning how to uninstall Spotify from Mac, Windows or other devices in the following parts.
Part 2. How to Uninstall Spotify on Mac
Now, follow the steps below to start to manually and completely uninstall Spotify on Mac and MacBook Air.
Step 1. First, quit the Spotify app on your Mac device if it's currently running. Just tap the Spotify icon at the top menu bar and choose Quit Spotify.
Step 2. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
Step 3. Locate the Spotify app, then tap and drag its icon to the Trash in your Mac's Dock.
Step 4. To remove leftover data of Spotify app on your Mac, click Go in the top menu bar, hold down the Option key, and click Library.
Step 5. In the Library folder, go to Application Support, find the 'Spotify' folder, and drag it to the Trash.
Step 6. At last, go to the Caches folder and delete any folders related to Spotify.
Once done, empty your Trash to remove Spotify from your Mac device completely.
Also, you can open the Launched app in the Dock, or press F4 to start it. Then find the Spotify app from the list, press and hold the Option key on your keyboard. Next, tap the 'X' button next to the Spotify app icon and click 'Delete' to uninstall Spotify on Mac.
Part 3. How to Uninstall Spotify on Windows
For Windows 10 or Windows 11 users, you can look at the steps below to see how to uninstall Spotify from Windows computer completely.
Step 1. Close the Spotify app on your Windows computer.
Step 2. Click the Windows icon at the bottom bar on the screen, then find and open the Settings app (or you can press Windows Key + I), go to Apps, and go to Installed apps.
Step 3. Scroll down the screen to find Spotify, then click the three-dot menu next to it and tap Uninstall.
Step 4. After the uninstaller finishes, open the Run command (or, press Windows Key + R), type %AppData%, and press Enter. Later, delete the 'Spotify' folder in the opened folder.
Step 5. Start the Run command again, type %LocalAppData% and delete the Spotify folder.
Part 4. How to Uninstall Spotify on Android
For users who use Spotify app on Android mobile phone or tablet, you can check the steps here to uninstall Spotify from your Android device.
Way 1. From Android Screen
Step 1. Find, tap and hold the Spotify app icon on your Android device's screen.
Step 2. Next, choose 'Uninstall' from the pop-up window.
Step 3. Later, tap OK to confirm to uninstall Spotify app on Android.
Way 2. From Android Settings
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
Step 2. Click Applications > Application Manager on the screen.
Step 3. Locate the Spotify app and choose Uninstall.
Later, you will uninstall Spotify from your Android device.
Part 5. How to Uninstall Spotify on iOS
If you use an iPhone or iPad, then check this guide to uninstall the Spotify app from your iOS device. It is quite the same as the Android devices.
Way 1. From Device's Screen
Step 1. Locate the Spotify app on your iOS screen and hold it for a few seconds.
Step 2. Later, click the 'X' button and confirm to remove Spotify from your device.
Way 2. From iOS Settings App
Step 1. Start the Settings app from your iOS device.
Step 2. Choose General > iPhone Storage on the screen.
Step 3. Locate the Spotify app from the installed apps list and click on it.
Step 4. Tap the 'Delete App' button to uninstall Spotify on iOS.
Part 6. FAQs about Uninstalling Spotify
Will I Lose Everything If I Uninstall Spotify?
No, you won't. You will lose your downloaded Spotify songs and remove the app from your device only. Your Spotify playlists, saved songs, followers and settings will still be there online once you reinstall the app, as they are tied to your account, not the app.
What's the Difference between Uninstalling Spotify App and Deleting Spotify Account?
Your online account will be active after uninstalling Spotify, while deleting Spotify account will remove your profile, playlists and all related data from Spotify servers permanently.
Why Can't I Uninstall Spotify on Mac or Windows?
It may be due to the Spotify app or a background process is still running, or you don't have permission to uninstall Spotify app. So, you can close the Spotify app fully. Also, open the Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac and end any running Spotify processes. Besides, you can try to restart the computer.
Does Uninstalling Spotify Delete Downloaded Songs?
Yes, it does. The downloaded Spotify songs are cache files, which can be removed after uninstalling the app. But you can re-download them from your online Spotify library if you install Spotify app again.
Part 7. In Conclusion
Uninstalling Spotify correctly is a two-phase process after reading the article. First, you need to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription, save your Spotify music, and delete your account if desired. Once done, you can proceed to uninstall the Spotify app from your devices to ensure a clean and complete removal.

Charles Davis
Chief Editor