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How do I find apps I never use on my Mac?

Q: How do I find apps I never use on my Mac?

Open Applications in Finder, switch to List view, and use View → Show View Options to add the Date Last Opened column, then sort by it. Apps you haven't opened in months are candidates to delete, offload or move to an external drive. Date Last Opened isn't always recorded for apps that start in the background, so check before deleting something that runs quietly (like a sync or security tool).

Short answer: In Finder's Applications list view, add the Date Last Opened column and sort by it. Check background tools before deleting, as their date may not update.

Open Applications in Finder, switch to List view, and use View → Show View Options to add the Date Last Opened column, then sort by it. Apps you haven't opened in months are candidates to delete, offload or move to an external drive.

Date Last Opened isn't always recorded for apps that start in the background, so check before deleting something that runs quietly (like a sync or security tool).

Last reviewed October 1, 2026

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How do I find apps I never use on my Mac?

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