How to Uninstall Openjdk on Ubuntu

In this guide, I’m going to show you how to uninstall openjdk ubuntu real quick

What is OpenJDK

OpenJDK is the short form of Open Java Development Kit similar to Oracle's Java Development Kit used to develop Java Applications. Main difference between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK is that OpenJDK is free for all while Oracle Java Development Kit or Oracle JDK requires commercial license.

If you want to know more about OpenJDK, you can go through Open Java Development Kit Quick guide.

Steps to Uninstall OpenJDK Ubuntu

To Uninstall OpenJDK Ubuntu Java Runtime - Enter the below command on Ubuntu Terminal.

To Uninstall OpenJDK Ubuntu Java Runtime along with dependencies - Enter the below command on Ubuntu Terminal.


To Uninstall OpenJDK Ubuntu Java Runtime along with dependencies and configurations - Enter the below command on Ubuntu Terminal.

Verify OpenJDK uninstall:

Once the above step is complete, we can verify whether the openjdk uninstall is successful or not.

Go to Ubuntu terminal and type java -version
The above command should not print the OpenJDK version you installed earlier.

Congratulations !!! Now you have uninstalled OpenJDK from Ubuntu Successfully.

Also checkout how to uninstall openjdk on windows and linux here Uninstall OpenJDK on widows
Uninstall OpenJDK on Linux

Where to Download OpenJDK ?
- here are the OpenJDK versions you might be interested in!

OpenJDK 7
OpenJDK 8
OpenJDK 9
OpenJDK 10
OpenJDK 11
OpenJDK 12

If you are looking out for earlier OpenJDK versions, go to OpenJDK Archive

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