How to Uninstall PyCaret in Python

PyCaret is a popular Python library for machine learning. Sometimes, you may need to uninstall it. This guide will show you how.

Why Uninstall PyCaret?

You might need to uninstall PyCaret for several reasons. Maybe you want to free up space. Or you need to install a different version.

Another reason could be troubleshooting errors. Sometimes, a clean reinstall fixes issues.

Uninstall PyCaret Using pip

The easiest way to uninstall PyCaret is using pip. Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

 
pip uninstall pycaret

You will see a confirmation prompt. Type y and press Enter to proceed.

Proceed (y/n)? y
Successfully uninstalled pycaret-3.0.0

Uninstall PyCaret Using conda

If you installed PyCaret with conda, use this command:

 
conda remove pycaret

Conda will list the packages to be removed. Confirm by typing y.

The following packages will be removed:
  pycaret-3.0.0
Proceed ([y]/n)? y

Verify Uninstallation

After uninstalling, verify PyCaret is removed. Run this Python code:

 
import pycaret

If PyCaret is uninstalled, you will see an error:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pycaret'

Troubleshooting

If PyCaret is still found, try these steps:

1. Check if multiple Python versions are installed. Run pip uninstall pycaret for each.

2. Use pip list to find PyCaret. Then uninstall it explicitly.

3. For stubborn cases, manually delete PyCaret files from your Python site-packages.

Related Guides

Need to uninstall other Python libraries? Check these guides:

How to Uninstall scikit-learn in Python

How to Uninstall Pandas in Python

How to Uninstall NumPy in Python

Conclusion

Uninstalling PyCaret is simple with pip or conda. Always verify the removal to ensure a clean uninstall.

For more complex cases, manual removal may be needed. Follow the steps above to keep your Python environment clean.