Top Free Uninstaller Apps You Should Try

IObit Uninstaller is highly recommended for program removal. It offers more features than Windows’ built-in app remover, such as discovering and removing rarely used programs, uninstalling browser toolbars and plugins, and identifying out-of-date software.

The standout feature of IObit Uninstaller is its right-click context menu integration, allowing you to remove programs directly from your desktop without searching for their uninstall utilities. A similar tool simplifies the removal of running programs.

Once a program is deleted, IObit can scan the registry and file system for missed leftover data, helping to keep your computer clutter-free. If you uninstall a program without IObit, it still prompts you to remove leftover items.

IObit Uninstaller can also create a System Restore point before making any changes, includes a file shredder, can force-remove a program, supports batch uninstalls, and includes other useful tools, too.

I regularly use this app on Windows 11, and I’ve tested it with Windows 10. It also works on Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.

Geek Uninstaller has been a favorite of mine for a while. I like it because you can run it after downloading it without installing it. It has excellent features, all in a file less than 10 MB!

Geek Uninstaller sorts programs by size or installation date, deletes software entries, searches programs, exports installed software lists to an HTML file, and provides program information via the Registry Editor or online.

This uninstaller deletes desktop and Microsoft Store apps. It can also forcibly remove a program by eliminating registry and file system references.

Some features, like batch removal, unfortunately, only work in the professional version.

I tested Geek Uninstaller with Windows 11, but it also uninstalls programs in Windows 10, 8, and 7.

As this screenshot indicates, Bulk Crap Uninstaller (aka BCU or BCUninstaller) is an advanced application uninstaller. I don’t recommend using this if you’re easily overwhelmed by lots of options, but I do recommend it if you like to have lots of control over how your programs work.

Besides cleaning leftover files and performing forced uninstallations, BCU offers advanced features like quiet uninstallations, system shutdown prevention, restore point creation, unlimited bulk removal, quick registry entry deletion, file/folder-based uninstallation, and pre/post-uninstallation commands.

There’s also a startup manager and a shortcut to Disk Cleanup and some other related Windows tools.

This is a wonderful software removal tool if you take the time to appreciate all its options. Check out the BCU Documentation page if you need help.

I tested this app with Windows 11. It also runs on Windows 10, 8, 7, and older Windows versions, and you can use it in both private and commercial settings.

PC Decrapifier takes up less than 2 MB of space and supports batch uninstalls. It can run without being installed, so it’s a great option if you like to keep fix-it-related tools on a flash drive.

PC Decrapifier is ideal for beginners, offering a user-friendly wizard guiding you through the removal process, including selecting items to remove and creating a restore point before uninstallation.

Some programs can be uninstalled automatically and very quickly. For others, you must uninstall them manually, clicking through their wizards like a normal uninstallation.

While I was testing this program, four apps were selected for uninstallation. Only one required a walkthrough of a regular uninstall wizard, while the others were removed automatically without any prompts.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to filter or search through the list of software.

PC Decrapifier should work fine with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and older versions.

Wise Program Uninstaller facilitates program removal via the right-click context menu in File Explorer, making it easy to delete programs, particularly those with desktop shortcuts.

After deleting an app, it will automatically scan your computer for any remaining registry entries or files that may have been left over. I always like to see this feature in a software remover.

Forced Uninstall is an option that can force a program to be removed if you’ve already tried using the software’s regular uninstaller but were unable to get it removed properly.

This uninstaller can also remove program entries from the list of installed software, instantly search through all the programs, sort by installation date or size, and delete software in batches. It even includes built-in reviews submitted by other users.

I’ve used this to uninstall apps on Windows 11 and Windows 10, but it also runs on Windows 8, 7, and Vista. Windows XP users have to use the portable version.

In some ways, Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a lot like these other uninstaller apps. Common features like scanning for leftover registry items, context menu integration, and a search utility are included. However, a feature called Monitored Installations drove me to include it in the list.

That feature takes a snapshot of your computer before and after you uninstall an app. This allows Advanced Uninstaller PRO to quickly identify the changes that were made on the computer, thus allowing it to remove every single file the program modified during its installation process.

One downside is the cluttered interface due to extra tools like the registry cleaner and file shredder, which, while useful, should ideally be separate.

32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP are supported.

Puran Software, the maker of a few other popular system tools, also has a free application uninstaller called Puran Uninstaller.

It’s similar to some of the other programs on this list. It supports instant searching of installed software, batch uninstalls, force uninstalls, and allows individual program entries to be removed from the list of software.

Puran Uninstaller unique feature is its ability to verify a program’s identity using code signing. If an application’s signature doesn’t match the known signature, it’s identified as untrusted.

I tested Puran Uninstaller in Windows 11 and Windows 10, but you can also uninstall apps in Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008, or Server 2003.

Absolute Uninstaller is a free software remover that supports batch uninstalls, so you can check multiple programs to remove them consecutively. Newly installed programs are marked as such for quick identification.

One thing I like is the AutoFix invalid entries option in the menu that can scan all the installed programs to find any that don’t refer to an actual installed program. This may happen if you’ve removed a program in the past, but the entry remained in the list of installed software. While it does have a search function, it’s not nearly as good as the ones in most other programs I’ve reviewed here.

You can also modify the name of the listed programs, change the uninstall command line string and remove Windows updates.

This uninstaller app can be used with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and probably older versions of Windows, too, as well as Windows Server operating systems.

Ashampoo’s uninstallation app is user-friendly and allows you to remove standard programs, Windows apps, and updates. It also offers extra tools for cleaning your browser, managing services, changing file associations, and securely wiping files.

Like other programs in this list, this uninstaller scans for leftover files after a standard uninstall to ensure everything is removed. It also offers the ability to log a new program installation, making it easier to delete leftover files when you decide to uninstall the program.

This uninstaller easily identifies the largest programs on your computer, helping free up hard drive space efficiently. Additionally, it offers filtering options to find programs based on installation date or user reviews.

By right-clicking a program in the list, you can research it online, rate it for other users, or delete its entry from the list. However, note that you can’t uninstall programs in bulk; each must be removed individually.

The uninstaller is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.

Uninstalr is a relatively new software uninstaller from Macecraft Software. Still, there are many reasons to like it… and a few reasons I don’t prefer this program over all the ones I’ve listed above.

Some of the good: it supports unattended batch uninstallations (you don’t have to click anything), it shows everything that will be deleted with the program, previously uninstalled software leftovers can be found, and it can keep track of new installations to ensure complete removal.

This software removal tool also detects portable apps and lets you sort installed programs by size or installation date.

During the uninstallation process, the program will automatically close all open programs and reboot your PC once all removals are complete. Although there are checkboxes to disable these actions, they don’t remain set, so you must adjust them each time you uninstall a new program. This ensures deletion completeness but can be inconvenient.

Because the removal process is fully automated, the program advises against using your mouse during uninstallation. Deleting multiple programs at once could take several minutes, so plan to be away from your computer during this time.

A unique feature I enjoyed using in this program is Hunter Mode, which lets you manipulate a program by simply selecting its open window. You can uninstall the software, view its installation folder, kill the process, and even stop it from running at startup using this mode.

When uninstalling apps with Revo Uninstaller, you can run it in advanced mode. It scans the file system and registry for leftover items that are no longer needed but didn’t get properly uninstalled with the built-in uninstaller. You can then delete some or all of the leftover items.

Automatic restore point creation is a big plus in my book. Also, there’s a junk file cleaner and privacy cleaner included, among other extra tools.

I do like Revo Uninstaller, but because there’s also a professional version, it lacks a handful of the same features you’ll find in some other uninstaller tools from this list, like removing partially uninstalled applications and support for batch removals.

There’s both a regular installable version and a portable one. The official system requirements state that it works with Windows Server and Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.

CCleaner is best known as a free registry cleaner and junk file removal program, but it can also be used as a free software uninstaller.

You can search for installed software, remove and rename entries from the program list, and sort by name, installation date, size, or version number.

It’s a wise choice to use this tool for removing programs because you can quickly switch over to its file and registry cleaner to sweep up any residual files that an uninstaller may have left behind.

In fact, this is the program I used to delete apps for years before I found some of the better options (the ones listed above), though I still use it from time to time if I’m already in the program when I need to uninstall some apps.

Some other useful tools include a duplicate file finder, hard drive wiper, and startup manager.

This app works with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. A portable version of CCleaner is available too..

OESIS Endpoint Assessment features an application uninstaller known as the OESIS Removal Module (formerly called AppRemover).

The main limitation is that not all installed programs can be removed. You can uninstall programs identified as antivirus software, file-sharing applications, toolbars, and backup programs, but nothing else.

Despite that, it made our list due to the OESIS Removal Module, which silently uninstalls the mentioned software without needing your intervention. It also supports batch uninstalls and automatically scans for any leftover files or registry entries, ensuring the complete deletion of the program and its references.

This is a portable program, meaning you don’t have to install it on your computer to use it. It’s compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.

Comodo is best known for its antivirus software, but it also offers a solid uninstaller app called Comodo Programs Manager

Its standout feature is real-time monitoring of program installations. Once installed, Comodo Programs Manager tracks every registry and file system change during new software installations. When you’re ready to uninstall, the software removal tool ensures a thorough clean by knowing exactly where to look.

A handy feature is the ability to restore a program from a backup if accidentally removed. It also supports removing programs directly from the right-click context menu in File Explorer, viewing the installation folder of any program, and sorting the list of installed software by name, company, size, usage frequency, install folder, and install date—filtering options that are rarely found in similar apps. 

Comodo Programs Manager can also remove Windows Updates, drivers, and Windows features, in addition to standard programs.

Note that it’s compatible only with Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP. To uninstall apps on Windows 11 or 10, you’ll need another program from this list. While this is a major reason not to use it on newer systems, it remains an excellent option for compatible Windows versions.

Free Uninstall It is a program that can forcibly remove apps if they can’t be removed through standard methods. It achieves this by scanning for registry entries and file items related to the app, allowing you to delete them.

Unlike similar programs, Free Uninstall It can remove software via an executable, even if it’s not listed among installed programs.

A noteworthy feature is the option to create a System Restore point before removing software, providing an extra layer of security.

The program includes an installation monitor designed to track how a program is installed, intended to simplify its removal; however, this feature may not function correctly.

Free Uninstall It is compatible with Windows versions 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.