How to remove a repost you've shared
To delete a repost, go to your profile, find the post you shared, and select the delete or remove option. The exact steps depend on which platform you used — Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Threads each have slightly different menus, but the principle is the same. Once deleted, the repost disappears from your profile and your followers' feeds.
The speed matters: deleting within the first few minutes removes it before most people see it. After several hours, hundreds or thousands of people may have already viewed or shared it. Deleting does not erase screenshots or shares other people made, but it does stop new people from finding it on your profile.
Key Takeaways
- On Instagram and Facebook, tap the three dots on the post, then select Delete Post from the menu that appears.
- On TikTok, swipe left on the video in your profile, tap the trash icon, and confirm the deletion.
- On X, click the three dots in the top right corner of the post and select Delete Post.
- Deleting a repost removes it from your profile and stops new people from seeing it, but does not remove screenshots or shares others already made.
- If you want to keep the repost but hide it from certain people, most platforms let you change who can see it instead of deleting it entirely.
Deleting a repost on Instagram
Open Instagram and go to your profile by tapping your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Scroll through your posts until you find the repost you want to remove. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of that post.
A menu will appear with several options. Select Delete Post. Instagram will ask you to confirm — tap Delete again. The post is now gone from your profile and will no longer appear in your followers' feeds or in search results.
Deleting a repost on TikTok
Go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right. Find the video you want to delete and swipe left on it. A trash icon will appear on the right side of the screen. Tap the trash icon.
TikTok will ask if you want to delete the video. Tap Delete to confirm. The video is removed from your profile when ready. If the video had comments or likes, those disappear as well.
Deleting a repost on X
Navigate to your profile and find the post (called a post or repost on X) you want to remove. In the top right corner of that post, you will see three dots. Click on them.
A dropdown menu appears. Select Delete Post. X will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click Delete. The post is removed from your timeline and will no longer be visible to anyone browsing your profile or searching for it.
Deleting a repost on Facebook
Go to your profile and scroll to the post you want to delete. Hover over the post (on desktop) or tap it (on mobile) to reveal a menu. Click or tap the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
Select Delete from the options shown. Facebook will ask you to confirm. Click or tap Delete Post. The repost is removed from your timeline and will no longer appear in your friends' feeds.
Deleting a repost on Threads
Open Threads and go to your profile. Find the repost you want to remove and tap the three dots in the top right corner of the post. A menu will appear with several options.
Select Delete. Threads will ask you to confirm the action. Tap Delete again. The post is when ready removed from your profile and will not appear in anyone's feed.
What happens when you delete a repost
When you delete a repost, it vanishes from your profile and stops appearing in your followers' feeds. People who already saw it may remember it, and if they took a screenshot or shared it, that copy remains on their account. You cannot control what happens to screenshots or shares once they are made by someone else.
Deleting a repost also removes any comments, likes, or shares that were attached to it on your original post. However, if someone else shared your repost to their own profile before you deleted it, their version stays up. Deleting your version does not delete theirs.
Hiding a repost instead of deleting it
If you want to keep the repost but do not want certain people to see it, most platforms let you change the privacy settings instead of deleting it. On Instagram and Facebook, you can tap the three dots and select Edit Privacy or Edit Post to choose who can view it. On TikTok, you can change the post from public to private or friends-only.
This option is useful if you want to keep the post for your own records but do not want it visible to your entire audience. The post stays on your profile but only the people you choose can see it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a repost after I delete it?
Most platforms do not restore deleted posts. Once you confirm the deletion, it is gone permanently. Some platforms like Facebook may keep a backup for a short time, but you cannot recover it yourself through the app. If you need the content again, you would have to find the original source and repost it.
Will deleting my repost remove it from other people's shares?
No. If someone else shared your repost to their own profile or sent it to a friend, deleting your version does not affect theirs. You can only delete posts from your own account. To remove a repost from someone else's profile, you would need to contact them directly and ask them to delete it.
Does deleting a repost affect the original post?
No. Deleting your repost does not change or remove the original post from the account that created it. The original post stays exactly as it was. You are only removing your own share of it.
What if I deleted a repost by accident?
Unfortunately, most platforms do not have an undo button for deleted posts. The deletion is permanent once you confirm it. To restore the content, you would need to find the original post again and repost it to your profile.
Can I delete a repost if someone reported it?
Yes. You can delete any post from your own profile at any time, regardless of whether it has been reported. Deleting it removes it from public view, though the platform may still have records of it for moderation purposes.