The fastest way to remove a pin
Open the pin you want to delete and look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the pin. Tap or click it, then select "Delete pin" from the menu that appears. The pin disappears from your board when ready — you cannot undo this action, so make sure you want it gone before you confirm.
If you are on a mobile device, the three-dot menu may appear when you tap the pin itself. On a desktop browser, hover over the pin to see the menu options appear. Either way, the delete option is always in that same three-dot menu.
Deleting a pin removes it only from your own boards. If someone else saved or shared that pin, their copy stays on their boards. You are only controlling what appears under your name.
Key Takeaways
- Find the three-dot menu on any pin you own and select "Delete pin" to remove it permanently from your board.
- Deletion is when ready and cannot be undone, so double-check before you confirm.
- Deleting your pin does not remove copies that other people have saved to their own boards.
- You can delete pins one at a time, or use bulk editing if you want to remove multiple pins from the same board at once.
Deleting multiple pins at once
If you want to clean up an entire board or remove several pins quickly, Pinterest lets you select multiple pins and delete them together. On mobile, open your board, tap "Edit board" at the top, then tap each pin you want to remove. A checkmark appears on each selected pin. Once you have chosen all the pins you want gone, tap "Delete" at the bottom of the screen.
On desktop, go to your board and click "Edit board" in the top right. Click each pin you want to delete — they will show a checkmark when selected. Then click the trash icon that appears at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
This bulk method is faster than deleting pins one by one, especially if you are removing 5 or more pins from the same board.
What happens when you delete a pin from a shared board
If you created a board that other people can edit (a shared or collaborative board), deleting a pin removes it for everyone who follows that board. The pin disappears from all members' views, not just your own. This is different from a personal board, where only you see the change.
Before you delete a pin from a shared board, consider whether other members might want to keep it. There is no way to restore a deleted pin, so if you are unsure, you could ask the other board members first or move the pin to a different board instead of deleting it.
Moving a pin instead of deleting it
If you are not sure you want to delete a pin permanently, you can move it to a different board instead. Open the pin, tap or click the three-dot menu, and select "Move pin" or "Save to another board." Choose the board where you want it to go, and the pin moves there while staying in your account. You can always move it back later if you change your mind.
Moving is also useful if you want to organize pins by topic — for example, moving a recipe pin from your "Random Saves" board to your "Dinner Ideas" board. The pin itself stays the same; only its location changes.
Pins that are no longer available
Sometimes a pin becomes broken or the original source disappears from the internet. When you click on it, you might see an error message or a blank page. Pinterest does not automatically delete these pins, so you will need to remove them yourself if you want them off your board.
You can identify broken pins by clicking on them — if the source website no longer exists or the image does not load, the pin is broken. Use the same three-dot menu and "Delete pin" option to remove it. Broken pins do not hurt your account, but removing them keeps your boards looking current and organized.
Deleting pins from boards you no longer use
If you want to delete an entire board instead of individual pins, you can do that too. Go to your profile, find the board you want to remove, tap or click the three-dot menu on the board itself (not on individual pins), and select "Delete board." All pins on that board are deleted along with it. This action cannot be undone.
Deleting a board is permanent and affects everyone who follows it. If the board is shared with other people, they will lose access to it. If you are just trying to clean up your profile, deleting individual pins from a board is usually safer than deleting the whole board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a pin back after I delete it?
No. Deleted pins cannot be recovered. If you deleted a pin by mistake and remember the original source, you can search for it again and save it to your board, but the original pin with any notes or comments you added will be gone.
Does deleting a pin notify the person who created it?
No. The original creator of a pin does not receive a notification when you delete it from your board. Deleting is a private action that only affects what appears on your own profile.
What if I delete a pin from a shared board by accident?
The pin is gone for all members of that board. If other people on the board need it back, you can search for the original source and save it again, but it will be a new pin without any previous notes or comments.
Can I delete pins from boards I do not own?
Only if the board owner gave you editing permission. On a shared board where you have edit access, you can delete pins. On boards you only follow, you can only delete pins you personally saved — you cannot remove other people's pins.