How to Uninstall Pyppeteer in Python

Pyppeteer is a Python port of Puppeteer for browser automation. Sometimes, you may need to uninstall it. This guide will help you remove it properly.

Why Uninstall Pyppeteer?

You might want to uninstall Pyppeteer for several reasons. Maybe you no longer need it, or you want to reinstall a fresh version.

Another reason could be conflicts with other libraries. For example, Selenium might interfere with Pyppeteer.

Check If Pyppeteer Is Installed

Before uninstalling, check if Pyppeteer is installed. Use the pip list command in your terminal.

 
pip list | grep pyppeteer

pyppeteer 1.0.2

If Pyppeteer appears in the list, it is installed. If not, you don’t need to uninstall it.

Uninstall Pyppeteer Using Pip

The easiest way to uninstall Pyppeteer is with pip uninstall. Run this command in your terminal.

 
pip uninstall pyppeteer

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

Proceed (y/n)? y
Successfully uninstalled pyppeteer-1.0.2

Verify Pyppeteer Is Uninstalled

After uninstalling, verify Pyppeteer is removed. Use the pip list command again.

 
pip list | grep pyppeteer

If no output appears, Pyppeteer is successfully uninstalled.

Remove Residual Files

Sometimes, pip leaves residual files. Check your Python site-packages directory to ensure complete removal.

Navigate to the site-packages folder and delete any Pyppeteer-related files.

 
ls /path/to/site-packages/ | grep pyppeteer

If any files remain, delete them manually.

Reinstall Pyppeteer (Optional)

If you need Pyppeteer again, reinstall it using pip. This ensures a clean installation.

 
pip install pyppeteer

This is useful if you were facing issues with the previous installation.

Common Issues and Fixes

Sometimes, uninstalling Pyppeteer may not work smoothly. Here are some common issues and fixes.

Permission Errors: Use sudo if you encounter permission issues.

 
sudo pip uninstall pyppeteer

Multiple Versions: Ensure only one version is installed. Check with pip list.

For more help, refer to our guide on uninstalling Requests.

Conclusion

Uninstalling Pyppeteer is simple with pip uninstall. Always verify the removal and clean residual files.

If you face issues, check permissions or reinstall. For other libraries, see our guide on uninstalling BeautifulSoup.

Now you know how to cleanly remove Pyppeteer from your Python environment.