Does unsubscribing from a Workshop item delete the mod files?

After "unsubscribing" (mods are installed by "subscribing") from a Steam Workshop item there are a dozen respective files all around the game installation location and the mod is still active in the game. Is unsubscribing supposed to delete the mod files or do I have to manage local Workshop content manually?

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Best Answer

According to this (and my own experience removing mods), the files are not actually removed. They still exist in the games folder. You have to go in and manually remove them yourself.

For example, they would be still located here:

File Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\maps

Also here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\maps\workshop

Unsubscribing will stop updates from occurring.

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Does uninstalling Steam games delete Workshop mods?

You won't lose workshop subscription for uninstalling game. After reinstalling game, all mods that you're subscribed to will be automatically downloaded. And if you want to reinstall game to fix bugs, it's better to just verify integrity of game files.

What happens if you delete Steam Workshop folder?

The workshop folder holds content from Steam Workshop - mods and other in-game content that you've downloaded for your games. Just deleting the folder won't solve your problems, because Steam will attempt to re-synchronize your files with your Workshop subscriptions.

Does unsubscribing from Workshop mods delete them?

When you hover your mouse over the "Subscribed" button, you'll see it change to "Unsubscribe." The mod has been removed from your Steam Workshop, so Steam will not download the mod again after you delete it. However, it has not yet been removed from your game.

Unsubscribe from all Workshop Items for a game | Quick Steam Guide

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