How to remove widgets on Mac

A problem for most Mac users is the question, "How can I remove widgets on Mac?" Not to worry — deleting widgets on a Mac isn't such a problem. All you need is a little bit of time or just the right tools. So in this article, we'll go over how to remove widgets on macOS. 


How to delete widgets on Mac

To remove widgets on Mac:

  1. Click the time and date icon from the menu bar.
  2. You'll see your widgets. 
  3. Right-click the widget you'd like to delete and click Remove Widget.
  4. If you want to add new widgets, click Edit.

And just like that, the widgets are removed!


Give your Mac a thorough cleanup

If widgets are not the only things that clutter your Mac, it's time to perform a deep cleanup. CleanMyMac X is an Apple-notarized Mac software that helps unclutter and optimize Mac. It has a bunch of modules to identify old and outdated files, system junk, and large files you haven't opened in a while and then remove them. Here's how to clean up your Mac:

  1. Download CleanMyMac X here — a link to the free version.
  2. Install and launch the app.
  3. Go to System Junk and press Scan.
  4. CleanMyMac X - System junk scan complete

All that's left to do is to click the Clean button. Cleaning completed!

Laptop with CleanMyMac
CleanMyMac X

Your Mac. As good as new.