How to Uninstall Joomla Extensions

How to Uninstall Joomla Extensions

It's always a good idea to remove Joomla extensions that you aren't using.

However, the process for removing extensions isn't obvious, unless you know how.

Here's how to uninstall a Joomla extension ...

For my demonstration, I will be deleting K2.

  • Go to Extensions > Manage > Manage.

go to extensions manage

  • Search for the extension you want to remove:

search for the extension you want to remove

  • Check the boxes next to the extensions you want to remove.

check all items

  • Click the Uninstall button.

click the uninstall button

  • You will see the "Are you sure you want to uninstall?" message. Click OK.

are you sure message

  • You'll get a message about successful uninstall, similar to the one on the image below:

uninistalling the component was successful message


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