Delete a list from your Amazon account in three steps

You can delete an Amazon list — whether it's a Wish List, a shopping list, or a custom list you created — directly from your account settings. The process takes less than a minute and permanently removes the list, though Amazon keeps a record that you owned it. Once deleted, the list is no longer visible to you or anyone you may have shared it with.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're on a computer or a phone, but both routes lead to the same result. You do not need to contact Amazon support or delete items one by one.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete any list from the "Your Lists" page in your Amazon account, which you reach through the account menu.
  • Deleting a list removes it permanently from your account and from the accounts of anyone you shared it with.
  • If you shared a list with others, they will no longer see it after you delete it, but they may have already saved items from it.
  • You can delete a list from a computer browser or from the Amazon mobile app using nearly identical steps.

Delete a list on a computer

Open Amazon in your web browser and sign into your account. In the top right corner, hover over "Account & Lists" — a menu will drop down. Click "Your Lists" from that menu.

You will see all your lists displayed on one page. Find the list you want to delete and look for the three dots (⋯) or a menu icon on the right side of that list's row. Click it. A small menu will appear with options including "Delete List". Click "Delete List".

Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click the confirmation button — the exact wording varies, but it will be something like "Delete" or "Yes, delete this list". The list is now gone from your account.

Delete a list on the Amazon mobile app

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap "Your Account", then scroll down and tap "Your Lists".

Swipe left on the list you want to delete. A red "Delete" button will appear on the right side. Tap it. Confirm the deletion when Amazon asks. The list is removed when ready.

If swiping does not work on your phone, try pressing and holding the list name for a second or two — a menu should appear with a delete option.

What happens to shared lists when you delete them

If you shared a list with family members, friends, or coworkers, they will no longer see that list in their "Your Lists" section once you delete it. However, if they already added items from your list to their own cart or saved them elsewhere, those items remain in their account — only the shared list itself disappears.

There is no way to delete a list without removing it from everyone's view. If you want to keep the list but stop sharing it, you can change the sharing settings instead of deleting it. Look for a "Share" or "Manage Access" button on the list page.

Recover a deleted list

Amazon does not offer a way to restore a deleted list through your account settings. Once you confirm the deletion, the list is gone and you cannot undo it.

If you remember most of the items that were on the list, you can create a new list and add them again manually. If you need the exact list with the exact items and prices from a specific date, contact Amazon support — they may be able to provide information about what was on the list, though they cannot restore it to your account automatically.

Delete individual items instead of the whole list

If you want to keep the list but remove only certain items from it, you do not need to delete the entire list. Open the list, find the item you want to remove, and click the trash icon or menu button next to that item. Select "Remove from List". The item disappears but the list remains.

This is useful if you have a Wish List or shopping list that you use regularly but want to clean up over time. You can remove items as you buy them or change your mind about them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a list that other people are viewing right now?

Yes. When you delete a list, it disappears from everyone's account when ready, even if someone is looking at it at that exact moment. They will see an error message or a blank page if they try to refresh.

Does deleting a list affect the items themselves in my cart or orders?

No. Deleting a list does not remove items from your shopping cart or change any orders you have already placed. It only removes the list itself.

What if I accidentally deleted a list and need to know what was on it?

Amazon does not show you a list of deleted lists or their contents through your account. If you remember the items, you can search your order history or browsing history to find them again. For a complete record, contact Amazon support with the approximate date you created the list.

Can I delete a list on someone else's account?

No. You can only delete lists that belong to your own Amazon account. If someone shared a list with you and you want to stop seeing it, you can remove yourself from the shared list, but you cannot delete it from their account.