diff --git a/scripts/remove b/scripts/remove
index 024bea5..673fe7f 100644
--- a/scripts/remove
+++ b/scripts/remove
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ ynh_remove_systemd_config
 #=================================================
 ynh_script_progression --message="Removing Kiwiirc..." --weight=6
 
-dpkg --remove kiwiirc
+dpkg --purge kiwiirc
 
 #=================================================
 # REMOVE VARIOUS FILES