Uninstalling Boomerang on Gmail (9 Steps)

By Ashley Donohoe

Remove Boomerang from your browsers and Google account.
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Boomerang for Gmail is a browser extension that is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari. It enables you to schedule email, obtain read receipts, set up recurring emails and create reminders for following up with contacts. If you no longer want to use the service, you can uninstall the extension from your browser. You also need to edit your Google account's security settings to revoke Boomerang's access to your data.

Mozilla Firefox

Step 1

Click Firefox's orange menu button and select "Add-Ons." If you have the traditional menu bar, select "Tools" and then "Add-Ons."

Step 2

Click "Extensions" to view a list of installed extensions. Click "Remove" beside Boomerang for Gmail.

Step 3

Click the "Restart Now" link to finish the uninstall and reopen the browser.

Google Chrome

Step 1

Click the menu button to the right of Chrome's address bar and select "Settings."

Step 2

Click the "Extensions" link to view installed extensions.

Step 3

Click the trash can next to Boomerang for Gmail and then select "Remove."

Safari

Step 1

Click the gear icon beside Safari's address bar and then select "Preferences."

Step 2

Click the "Extensions" tab and locate Boomerang for Gmail, which typically is listed as "B4G_Safari."

Step 3

Click the "Uninstall" button beside the extension name and click "Uninstall" to confirm the uninstall.

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