How to delete someone from Life360

To remove a family member from Life360, open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, select "Family," find the person you want to remove, swipe left on their name (iPhone) or long-press their name (Android), and tap "Remove Member." The person will no longer see your location or appear in the app, and you will no longer see theirs. They will receive a notification that they have been removed from the circle.

Life360 is a location-sharing app designed for families, but people's needs change. You might remove someone because they no longer live with you, because you want to stop sharing location data with them, or because you are leaving the app altogether. Understanding how the removal works — and what it does and does not do — helps you make the choice that fits your situation.

Key Takeaways

  • Removing someone from Life360 stops location sharing with that person when ready, but they can rejoin the circle if they have the invite code.
  • The person you remove will see a notification that they have been removed, so this is not a silent action.
  • Only the circle owner (the person who created the family group) can remove members; other members cannot remove each other.
  • If you want to stop sharing your location entirely, you can leave the circle yourself, but the circle owner can add you back if they have your phone number.
  • Deleting the Life360 app from your phone does not remove you from the circle or stop location sharing.

Who can remove someone from a Life360 circle

Only the circle owner — the person who created the family group — can remove members. If you are not the circle owner, you cannot remove other people, but you can leave the circle yourself by going to the menu, selecting "Family," and tapping "Leave Circle." Once you leave, you will no longer share your location with anyone in that circle.

If you are the circle owner and want to remove yourself, you first need to transfer ownership to another adult in the circle. Go to the menu, select "Family," tap the settings icon next to your name, and choose "Transfer Ownership." Once someone else owns the circle, you can leave it.

What happens when you remove someone

When you remove a family member, they when ready stop seeing your location on the map. You stop seeing theirs. Any alerts or notifications tied to that person's location (such as "notify me when they arrive home") will stop working. The person receives a notification saying they have been removed from the circle.

Removing someone does not delete their account or erase their history in the app. If they rejoin the circle later using the same invite code, their old data may still be visible to the circle owner. If you want a complete break, you may want to change the circle's invite code after removing someone, which prevents them from rejoining without a new invitation.

The difference between removing and leaving

Removing someone means you (the circle owner) are taking them out of the group. Leaving means you are taking yourself out. If you are not the circle owner and you want to stop sharing your location, you must leave the circle — you cannot remove others.

If you leave a circle, the circle owner can add you back by sending you a new invite or by using your phone number to re-add you, depending on the app's settings. If you want to prevent this, you would need to ask the circle owner to remove you instead, or you would need to delete the app and change your phone number associated with Life360 (though this is extreme and not necessary for most situations).

When you might want to remove someone

Common reasons to remove someone include: a family member moving out and no longer needing to share location; a relationship ending; a child becoming an adult and wanting privacy; or a safety concern where you no longer want someone to know your whereabouts. Life360 is optional, and you have the right to control who sees your location.

If you are removing someone because of a safety issue — such as a controlling partner or an abusive family member — consider whether leaving the circle entirely might be safer. Removing someone notifies them, which could escalate a situation. In cases of abuse or stalking, speak with a domestic violence counselor or local law enforcement before making changes to location-sharing apps.

Protecting your privacy after removing someone

After you remove someone, check your circle's invite code. If the person you removed has the code, they can rejoin without your permission. To change the code, go to the menu, select "Family," tap the settings icon, and look for "Invite Code" or "Share Code." Generate a new one. This prevents the removed person from rejoining unless you send them a new invite.

You can also review who else is in your circle and whether you trust them with your location data. Life360 shares location with everyone in the circle, so if you removed someone because of privacy concerns, think about whether the remaining members should have access to your location. If not, leaving the circle entirely may be the right choice.

What does not happen when you remove someone

Removing someone from Life360 does not delete their account or prevent them from using the app. They can still create or join other circles. It does not notify anyone outside the circle that a removal took place — only the removed person sees the notification.

Deleting the Life360 app from your own phone does not remove you from the circle or stop location sharing. The app continues to run in the background and share your location even if you delete it from your home screen. To truly stop sharing, you must leave the circle or ask the circle owner to remove you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone I removed rejoin the circle without my permission?

Only if they have the circle's invite code. If you change the code after removing them, they cannot rejoin unless you send them a new code. To change it, go to the menu, select "Family," tap settings, and generate a new invite code.

Will the person I remove know I removed them?

Yes. They will receive a notification that they have been removed from the circle. This is not a silent action, so if you are concerned about how they will react, consider the timing and context.

What if I am not the circle owner and I want to stop sharing my location?

You can leave the circle yourself. Go to the menu, select "Family," and tap "Leave Circle." You will no longer share your location with anyone in that circle. The circle owner can add you back later if they have your phone number, unless you delete your Life360 account entirely.

Can I remove someone temporarily and add them back later?

Yes. You can remove someone and add them back by sending them a new invite or using their phone number to re-add them, depending on your app settings. However, they will receive a notification both times — when removed and when re-added.

What should I do if I removed someone and they are harassing me about it?

You are not required to add them back or explain your decision. If the harassment continues, you can block them in the app (if that option is available) or contact Life360 support. If you feel unsafe, contact local law enforcement.