How to Unpin on Pinterest: Complete Guide

Quick Answer

To unpin on Pinterest: Click the three dots on any pin, select "Edit Pin", choose "Delete" or move to another board. On mobile, press and hold the pin, tap "Edit", select "Delete" or change board.

How to Unpin on Desktop

Method 1: From Your Board

1. Go to your Pinterest profile
2. Click on the board containing the pin
3. Hover over the pin you want to unpin
4. Click the pencil icon (Edit)
5. Select "Delete" to remove completely
6. Or choose a different board to move it

Method 2: Quick Delete

1. Navigate to your board
2. Hover over the pin
3. Click the three dots menu
4. Select "Delete Pin"
5. Confirm deletion

How to Unpin on Mobile App

iOS Steps

1. Open Pinterest app
2. Go to your profile
3. Select the board
4. Press and hold the pin
5. Tap "Delete" from the menu
6. Confirm removal

Android Steps

1. Launch Pinterest app
2. Navigate to your saved boards
3. Open the specific board
4. Long-press the pin
5. Choose "Edit Pin"
6. Select "Delete" or move to another board

Unpinning Multiple Pins at Once

Organize Mode

1. Open your board on desktop
2. Click "Organize" button
3. Select multiple pins by clicking
4. Choose "Move" or "Delete"
5. Apply action to all selected

Bulk Actions

• Select All: Click first pin, hold Shift, click last pin
• Multiple Selection: Hold Ctrl/Cmd while clicking pins
• Move Selected: Drag to another board
• Delete Selected: Click delete button

Managing Board Sections

Remove Pins from Sections

1. Go to board with sections
2. Click "Organize"
3. Select pins in a section
4. Choose "Move to another section"
5. Or select "Remove from section"

Delete Entire Section

1. Click three dots on section
2. Select "Delete section"
3. Choose to delete pins or keep them
4. Confirm action

Types of Pins You Can Unpin

Your Own Pins

• Created pins
• Uploaded images
• Idea pins
• Video pins

Saved Pins

• Pins from other users
• Collaborative board pins
• Group board contributions

Common Unpinning Scenarios

Cleaning Up Boards

• Remove outdated content
• Delete duplicate pins
• Clear seasonal pins
• Remove broken links

Reorganizing Collections

• Move pins between boards
• Create new themed boards
• Merge similar boards
• Archive old content

Troubleshooting Unpin Issues

Pin Won't Delete

Solution: Check if you have edit permissions on collaborative boards

Can't Find Delete Option

Solution: Update your Pinterest app or clear browser cache

Deleted Pin Still Appears

Solution: Wait 24 hours for Pinterest to sync, or log out and back in

Board Owner Restrictions

Solution: Only board owners can delete pins on private boards

Alternative Actions to Unpinning

Hide Pin

• Keep pin saved privately
• Remove from public view
• Access later if needed

Archive Board

• Keep all pins intact
• Hide entire board
• Restore when needed

Move to Secret Board

• Transfer sensitive pins
• Keep for personal reference
• Remove from public profile

Best Practices for Pin Management

Regular Maintenance

1. Review boards monthly
2. Remove broken links
3. Update outdated pins
4. Reorganize by season

Organization Tips

• Use board sections effectively
• Create themed boards
• Keep pins per board manageable (500 to 1000)
• Use clear board names

Understanding Pinterest Limits

Pin Limits

• Max pins per board: 200,000
• Max sections per board: 500
• Daily pin limit: 200 pins
• Bulk delete limit: 50 at once

Board Limits

• Max boards: 2,000
• Max secret boards: 500
• Collaborators per board: Unlimited

Impact of Unpinning

On Your Profile

• Reduces board count
• Changes board cover
• Updates total pin count
• Affects suggested pins

On Pinterest Algorithm

• May affect recommendations
• Changes your interest profile
• Updates home feed
• Modifies search results

Mobile vs Desktop Unpinning

Pro Tips

1. Before deleting: Download important pins
2. Use sections: Organize before mass deleting
3. Check analytics: See which pins drive traffic
4. Seasonal cleaning: Archive rather than delete
5. Backup boards: Export board data regularly

Conclusion

Unpinning on Pinterest is simple once you know the steps. Regular pin management keeps your boards organized and relevant. Whether cleaning up old content or reorganizing collections, these methods help maintain an effective Pinterest presence.

Remember to review your pins periodically and keep only content that aligns with your current interests or brand strategy.

Related Resources

• Social Media Management Tools
• Pinterest Marketing Guide
• Content Organization Tips