How to Delete Pinterest Pins: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Whether you're cleaning up old content or removing pins that no longer fit your aesthetic, deleting Pinterest pins is straightforward once you know where to look. This guide covers deletion on all devices, bulk removal, and what happens after you delete.

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How to Delete a Pin on Desktop

Method 1: From the Pin Itself

1. Log into Pinterest on your computer
2. Go to the pin you want to delete (find it in your boards or profile)
3. Click on the pin to open it
4. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner
5. Select "Delete Pin"
6. Confirm deletion when prompted

Method 2: From Your Board

1. Go to your profile (click your profile icon)
2. Open the board containing the pin
3. Hover over the pin you want to delete
4. Click the pencil icon (edit)
5. Scroll down and click "Delete"
6. Confirm the deletion

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How to Delete a Pin on Mobile (iOS/Android)

iPhone and iPad

1. Open the Pinterest app
2. Tap your profile icon (bottom right)
3. Open the board with the pin
4. Tap the pin to open it
5. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯)
6. Select "Delete Pin"
7. Confirm by tapping "Delete"

Android

1. Open the Pinterest app
2. Tap your profile at the bottom
3. Go to the board containing the pin
4. Tap the pin to open it
5. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯)
6. Select "Delete"
7. Confirm deletion

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How to Delete Multiple Pins at Once (Bulk Delete)

Pinterest doesn't have a native "select all and delete" feature, but here's how to delete multiple pins efficiently:

Method 1: Organize Mode (Fastest)

1. Go to your board containing the pins
2. Click "Organize" (desktop) or tap the sort icon (mobile)
3. Select multiple pins by clicking/tapping each one
4. Click the trash icon or "Delete" option
5. Confirm bulk deletion

Method 2: Sequential Deletion

For smaller batches:

1. Open each pin individually
2. Delete using the standard method
3. Use keyboard shortcuts where available (Tab to move between elements, Enter to confirm)

Method 3: Archive Instead of Delete

If you might want pins later:

1. Create a private "Archive" board
2. Move pins there instead of deleting
3. Keep organized for potential future use

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What Happens When You Delete a Pin

Your Own Pins (You Created)

When you delete a pin you originally created:

Saved Pins (From Others)

When you delete a pin you saved from someone else:

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Can You Recover Deleted Pins?

Short Answer: No

Pinterest doesn't have a recycle bin or undo feature. Once a pin is deleted, it's gone.

Workarounds

If you deleted a saved pin:

• Search for the original content
• Check if the creator still has it
• Use Google Image search to find the source

If you deleted your own pin:

• Re-upload from original image
• Recreate the pin manually
• Check if you have screenshots

Prevention Tips

• Move pins to a private board instead of deleting
• Create an "Archive" board for uncertain content
• Screenshot important pins before deleting
• Export your Pinterest data regularly

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Managing Pins Without Deleting

Option 1: Move to Secret Board

Hide pins without losing them:

1. Create a secret (private) board
2. Move pins there instead of deleting
3. Only you can see the board
4. Recover pins easily later

Option 2: Make Board Secret

Hide entire boards:

1. Go to board settings
2. Toggle "Make board secret"
3. All pins become invisible to others
4. You keep full access

Option 3: Archive Boards

For boards you rarely use:

1. Go to board settings
2. Select "Archive"
3. Board moves to archived section
4. Doesn't appear on main profile

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Deleting vs. Hiding: When to Use Each

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How to Delete an Entire Board

Sometimes you need to remove everything at once.

Desktop

1. Go to your profile
2. Click on the board
3. Click the pencil icon (edit)
4. Scroll to bottom
5. Click "Delete board"
6. Confirm deletion

Mobile

1. Open the board
2. Tap the three-dot menu
3. Select "Edit board"
4. Scroll to "Delete board"
5. Confirm

Warning: This deletes ALL pins in the board. This action cannot be undone.

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Tips for Cleaning Up Your Pinterest

Regular Maintenance Schedule

Weekly:

• Review new saves for relevance
• Remove impulse saves that don't fit

Monthly:

• Audit one board for outdated pins
• Move uncertain pins to archive

Quarterly:

• Full profile cleanup
• Remove broken links
• Update board descriptions

Signs a Pin Should Be Deleted

• Link leads to 404 error
• Image no longer loads
• Content is outdated or incorrect
• Doesn't match your brand anymore
• Low engagement over long period
• Duplicate of another pin

Efficient Cleanup Workflow

1. Start with oldest boards
2. Work through systematically
3. Check links as you go
4. Move before deleting when unsure
5. Document any pins you want to recreate

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Troubleshooting Pin Deletion

Can't Find Delete Option

Possible causes:

• You're viewing someone else's pin
• The pin is in a group board you don't own
• App needs updating

Solutions:

• Verify the pin is on your board
• Contact board owner for group boards
• Update Pinterest app

Delete Button Not Working

Try:

• Refresh the page
• Clear browser cache
• Try a different browser
• Use the mobile app instead
• Log out and back in

Deleted Pin Still Showing

This happens because:

• Pinterest caching (wait 24-48 hours)
• You're viewing a cached version
• Multiple copies exist

Solutions:

• Hard refresh (Ctrl+F5)
• Check other boards for copies
• Wait for Pinterest to update

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Deleting Pins from Group Boards

If You're the Board Owner

• You can delete any pin on the board
• Same process as regular deletion
• Consider communicating with contributors

If You're a Contributor

• You can only delete pins you added
• Cannot delete other contributors' pins
• Contact owner to remove others' pins

If You Want to Leave

1. Open the group board
2. Go to board settings
3. Find your name in contributors
4. Click "Leave board"
5. Your pins stay unless you delete first

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Quick Reference

Desktop Shortcuts

Mobile Quick Steps

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