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Clear third-party application data

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Works with any Linux distro

  • Linux only
  • Multiple actions
  • Impact: Safe
  • Bash (Shell script)
  • 22 scripts
  • 7 categories
  • Sudo/root required
  • Irreversible

Overview

Scripts in this category clear data for third-party applications installed on the operating system. Third-party applications are not typically distributed as part of the operating system and are installed separately.

Tips & Tricks

    Irreversible Changes

    This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied.

    Consider creating a system backup before doing any changes.

    Varying options

    This script provides different options with different impact:

    1. Some safely recommended scripts.
    2. Some potentially dangerous scripts only recommended if you understand them.
    3. Some dangerous scripts that are discouraged for non-advanced users.

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Choose one of two ways to apply:

Download script

Download and run the script directly
Direct application
Offline usage
Easy-to-apply

Recommended Protection

  • Recommended for all
  • Safe for daily use without compromising functionality
  • No impact on important features or system stability

How to download and run
  1. Download the script file by clicking on the  
    Apply protection
      button above.  Use  
    Undo protection
     button above to restore changes.
  2. If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. Open the downloaded file.
  4. Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. Restart your computer for all changes to take affect.

Apply with privacy.sexy

Guided, automated application with safety checks
Recommended for most users
Includes safety checks
How to use privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with optionally more advanced options.

  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Clear third-party application data.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Similar Guides

The guide below works together with this guide to protect your privacy.

This action belongs to Privacy cleanupThese scripts allow you to increase privacy by deleting collected data about you and your behavior. Read more on category page ▶

Explore This Guide

  • 22 Privacy settings
  • 4 Main categories
  • 7 Total categories

Choose what to protect based on your needs:

Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.

Most users find the Standard protection above sufficient.