How to Delete Pins on Pinterest (Desktop, Mobile & Bulk)

Pins can accumulate over time. Some become outdated. Others might link to broken pages. Deleting unused Pins can tidy your profile and improve your content clarity. In this guide, you’ll learn how to delete Pins on Pinterest — step by step for desktop, mobile, bulk, and boards. You’ll also learn alternatives, edge cases, and FAQs.

⚠️ Important: Once a Pin is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Be sure you really want to remove it before you hit “Delete.”

Why You Might Want to Delete Pins

Before deleting, it helps to understand why you might do it — and whether it’s worth the effort.

• Outdated or broken links: If a Pin’s destination URL no longer works, deleting it can prevent dead-end clicks.
• Irrelevant or off-topic content: Your branding or focus might change over time.
• Duplicate or low-performing Pins: Too many duplicates or pins with very low engagement may dilute your profile.
• Clutter reduction: Fewer Pins can help you focus on your best content.
• Avoiding spam signals: In some cases, lots of broken links or outdated content can raise red flags. (But don’t overdo mass deletion)

However: Deleting a large number of Pins can be time-consuming, and sometimes archiving or hiding might be a better option (explained later).

Before You Delete — Things to Know

Before you proceed, keep these caveats in mind:

• Irreversible: Deleted Pins are gone for good. Pinterest does not offer a way to restore them.
• Permission / ownership: You can only delete Pins that you originally created (or added) — not those others have saved from your site (unless they link back to your content and you manage them).
• Mass deletion caution: Deleting many Pins in a short time might raise suspicion. Go gradually or in batches.
• Alternate actions exist: Sometimes hiding or archiving is safer or sufficient.
• Delete vs Remove / Unsave: Removing a saved Pin from your board is different from deleting the original. Be clear which action you need.

How to Delete a Pin (Step-by-Step)

On Desktop / Web Browser

1. Go to pinterest.com and log in.
2. Click your profile picture (top right) → to open your profile.
3. Open the board where the Pin is located.
4. Click the Pin to open its full view.
5. Click the three dots icon ( … ) or “More options.”
6. Select Edit Pin from the menu.
7. At the bottom of the edit panel, click Delete.
8. Confirm your choice (Pinterest will ask “Delete Pin?”)
9. The Pin is removed permanently.
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On Mobile (iOS / Android)

1. Open the Pinterest app and log in.
2. Tap your profile icon at bottom right.
3. Tap the board containing the Pin.
4. Tap the Pin to open it fully.
5. Tap the three dots (… ) or “More” in the top-right.
6. Tap Edit Pin (or “Edit” option).
7. Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete.
8. Confirm: “Delete this Pin.”
9. The Pin is removed permanently.
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How to Delete Multiple Pins at Once (Bulk Delete)

If you have many Pins to clear out, doing one by one can be tedious. Here’s how to do it in bulk:

Bulk Delete (Desktop Method)

1. Log into Pinterest on desktop.
2. Go to your Boards view.
3. Select the board you wish to clean.
4. Look for the “Filter” icon or “Select Pins to Move or Delete” option. Publer+2Instasize+2
5. Click it to enter multi-select mode.
6. Click each Pin you want to delete (they will get a highlight or checkmark).
7. A Delete button should appear (often red).
8. Click Delete, then Confirm.
9. The selected Pins are removed.
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Bulk Delete (Mobile / App)

• On many mobile versions, bulk deletion is less straightforward. Some versions let you Tap “Select” in the board, then choose multiple Pins, then tap the trash icon. tailwindapp.com+1
• If your app version lacks multi-select, fallback to single deletion.

Caution: Don’t delete huge numbers in a single session — spread it over time to avoid triggering Pinterest’s spam detection.

How to Delete a Board (All Pins Gone)

If a whole board is no longer useful, you can delete it:

• Desktop:
  1. Go to your profile → Boards.
  2. Hover over the board → click the pencil/edit icon.
  3. At the bottom of the board settings pane, click Delete or Delete forever.
  4. Confirm deletion.
• Mobile:
  1. Open the board.
  2. Tap “…” → Edit.
  3. Scroll down, tap Delete board.
  4. Confirm.
     (Be sure to warn that all Pins inside will be deleted permanently.)

Deleting a board will permanently remove all pins in that board — there’s no undo. Some pages suggest archiving or relocating Pins instead of full deletion.

Conclusion

Deleting Pins cleans up your profile and removes broken or irrelevant content.
Remember: deletion is permanent. Double-check before you delete.