What is installd on Mac?
By Junaid, maker of Taskglass · Last reviewed
Installs software packages, including App Store apps and macOS components.
installd is used by the system during package installation, for App Store apps, system components and .pkg installers. It's busy only while something is installing.
- Category
- Apple service
- Made by
- Apple
- Safe to quit:
- With care
Shown in Activity Monitor as installd
Why is installd using so much CPU or memory?
- Apps or updates being installed
- Large installers such as Xcode or creative suites
What to do
- 1Let the installation finish
- 2Restart your Mac if an install seems stuck
Safe to quit? With care.
Quitting can break an installation in progress; let it finish.
Related processes
Part of the Taskglass Process Library