---
title: Remove unused apex classes
description: "Impact Area Manageability Severity Medium Affected Element Apex Class ## Rule ID SF-AVOID-UNUSED-CLASSES ## Impact Unused classes increases code complexity and maintenance effort. ## Remediation Remove the unused class. **Time to fix** 5 min"
url: "https://community-staging.qualityclouds.com/qcdocs/qcr/rules/remove-unused-apex-classes/"
updated: "2025-03-21"
category: PMD Rules
---

# Remove unused apex classes

Impact Area

Manageability

Severity

Medium

Affected Element

Apex Class

## Rule ID

SF-AVOID-UNUSED-CLASSES

## Impact

Unused classes increases code complexity and maintenance effort.

## Remediation

Remove the unused class.

**Time to fix**

5 min