How to remove WebClick (Mac)

What is WebClick

WebClick is an adware application that targets macOS users, designed to generate and display various advertisements across web browsers. Once installed, it can deliver intrusive pop-ups, banners, and misleading alerts, often leading users to potentially harmful websites. This adware is notorious for redirecting users to phishing sites that may attempt to extract sensitive information, such as credit card details and passwords. Furthermore, WebClick can significantly slow down system performance and may gather personal data, including browsing history and geolocation. Distribution methods often include deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software downloads, and third-party applications. Users are strongly advised to remove WebClick promptly to avoid privacy risks and potential financial loss. Regular scanning with reputable antivirus software, such as Combo Cleaner, is essential for maintaining a secure system.

How WebClick infects Mac computers

WebClick adware typically infects Macs through deceptive methods that exploit users’ trust and lack of vigilance during software installations. Often bundled with free software or questionable applications, users may inadvertently install WebClick when they bypass the “Advanced” or “Custom” installation options, which usually provide the opportunity to opt out of additional unwanted software. Additionally, users can encounter WebClick via misleading pop-up ads on unreliable websites, which may present fake alerts or warnings that encourage them to download malicious files. Once installed, WebClick can hijack browser settings, redirecting users to dubious websites and inundating their screens with intrusive advertisements. Its ability to collect sensitive data further underscores the importance of vigilance in managing downloads and the installation of new applications on Macs. To mitigate the risk of such infections, users should consistently download software from reputable sources and thoroughly review installation prompts.

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

Remove WebClick manually for free

Note: WebClick sets up to start on macOS 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 “WebClick” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: WebClick 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 WebClick in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

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

Remove WebClick from Applications

Remove WebClick from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall WebClick

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

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

Remove WebClick add-on from your browsers

Removing WebClick 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 WebClick 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 WebClick 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 WebClick 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 WebClick extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish WebClick 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 the 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 WebClick


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like WebClick

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.

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