This package is incompatible with this version of macOS: top fixes

Confused by the "This package is incompatible with this version of macOS" message when you're installing a new app? You're not the only one.

It basically means the software or app you're attempting to install just isn't compatible with your operating system. There's no need to sigh just yet; there are a few things you can do. Let's get started.

Solved: This package is incompatible with this version of macOS

1. Update your macOS

The first step is to make sure you're running the latest Apple software; here's how:

• Go to the main Apple menu > System Settings.
• Click General > Software Update.

Once your Mac is up-to-date, try to install the app again.

2. Check with the developer

If your Mac is running up-to-date software, check the developer's website to see if the app itself works on your current OS; if you've just installed a new major update, it's pretty common that some apps take a while to catch up. You might need to wait till they release a new version of the app.

Uninstall incompatible apps

Don't leave incompatible apps on your Mac; they take up space. But also, don't be tempted to just drag them to your Trash; this doesn't remove all traces. Use an app like CleanMyMac, which comes with an Applications tool, to remove them safely and entirely:

1. Install or open the app (seven-day free trial here).
2. Select Applications > Scan.
3. Click Manage My Applications.
4. Locate the app in the list and click Uninstall.

Now you can be certain the app and all its useless leftovers are fully removed. Freeing up space for apps that work.

Thanks to sticking around to the end, now you know what the "this package is incompatible with this version of macOS" message means and how to fix it.