How to remove ClickManager (Mac)

What is ClickManager

ClickManager is an adware-type application targeting MacOS that is supposedly meant to enhance browsing activity with exclusive features. However, instead of bringing truly useful value, it promotes intrusive advertisements all over the web that appear in places they should not be. It installs as an app in MacOS and extension in Safari, taking control over your browser. This allows ClickMnager to display ads, while you navigating the web. The types of ads may vary from regular banners to fake push-notification pop-ups that force users into clicking on the “Allow” button. These are the common symptoms you will find due to the presence of ClickManager on your system. Some adware can also seek hijacking purposes which means stealing personal data like passwords, geolocations, IP-addresses or even credentials. All of this information can be easily gathered and sold to third-parties. Once installed, ClickManager creates a short-cut icon (white magnifying glass on grey background). Manual removal may result in an endless circle of useless attempts because these kinds of apps are stubborn and require a special approach. This is why we will show you how to remove ClickManager from your computer and prevent further data loss.

ClickManager App

ClickManager extension

How ClickManager infected your computer

Adware-type programs have different sources of distribution, such as bundled software, malicious pop-ups or downloads. Bundling itself is currently the most popular way that virus developers tend to abuse whilst infecting inexperienced users. Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) like adware is usually injected alongside other legitimately-looking software that can be downloaded from dubious pages. The installation procedure usually contains additional sections called “Advanced” or “Custom” that include third-parties programs. Adware is not an exception and can be installed alongside other intended software due to users’ negligence and carelessness. The infiltration will, therefore, cause a multitude of incoming ads appearing right on the screen and promoting malicious redirects to other potentially dangerous websites. Another sneaky method is via foolish push-notifications that can be seen on advertising landing pages. They push users into clicking on the “Allow” button to continue browsing or entering a website, which then forces adware on your PC. Here is a short but informative guide on how to remove ClickManager from your system.

1. Download ClickManager Removal Tool
2. Remove ClickManager from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall ClickManager from Applications
4. Remove ClickManager from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove ClickManager files and folders
7. Block ClickManager ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like ClickManager

Remove ClickManager manually for free

Note: ClickManager sets up to start on Mac OS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “ClickManager” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: ClickManager won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose ClickManager in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full ClickManager removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of ClickManager installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove ClickManager from Applications

Remove ClickManager from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. ClickManager might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall ClickManager or ClickManager Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag ClickManager from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall ClickManager

If you can’t uninstall ClickManager using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of ClickManager. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag ClickManager from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with ClickManager.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove ClickManager add-on from your browsers

Removing ClickManager from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the ClickManager extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find ClickManager extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find ClickManager extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose ClickManager extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish ClickManager removal reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In opened window click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of ClickManager


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.ClickManager.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ClickManager.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.ClickManager.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ClickManager.system.plist


Download AdGuard for Mac to block malicious pop-ups, that promote ClickManager

AdGuard is the best ad-blocker, internet filtering, and internet security application for macOS. It can cut out unwanted banners from site pages, block pop-ups, stop redirects, and prevent users from visiting potentially dangerous resources. Use it to stop ads promoting ClickManager in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like ClickManager

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available – Malwarebytes for Mac.