Uninstall
This guide covers how to completely remove TabMail from your system.
Quick Summary
| Component | How to Remove |
|---|---|
| TabMail Launcher | Delete the app (macOS) or use Windows uninstaller |
| TabMail Addon | Remove from Thunderbird Add-ons Manager |
| Search Index | Automatically removed when you remove the addon |
Remove the Launcher
macOS
Drag TabMail.app from /Applications to the Trash, or run:
sudo rm -rf "/Applications/TabMail.app"
Windows
- Open Settings → Apps → Installed Apps
- Find TabMail
- Click ⋯ → Uninstall
Or use Control Panel → Programs and Features → Right-click TabMail → Uninstall
Remove the Addon
After removing the launcher, the TabMail addon will still be installed in Thunderbird. To remove it:
- Open Thunderbird
- Go to Settings → Add-ons and Themes (or press
Ctrl+Shift+A/Cmd+Shift+A) - Find TabMail for Thunderbird
- Click the ⋯ menu → Remove
- Restart Thunderbird
Note: You can keep the addon installed even without the launcher. It will continue to work normally.
What Gets Removed
| When you… | What’s removed |
|---|---|
| Delete the launcher | TabMail app, native search helper |
| Remove the addon | TabMail extension, search index, all addon data |
The local search index is stored in the addon’s data directory, so it is automatically deleted when you remove the addon from Thunderbird.
Reinstalling
If you want to reinstall TabMail later:
- Download the latest installer from tabmail.ai/download
- Run the installer
- The addon will be installed automatically on first launch
Your account and subscription will be preserved if you sign in with the same account. Local settings and search index will need to be rebuilt.
Last updated: October 10, 2026