Delete a list from your Amazon account in three steps

To delete an Amazon list, open your account, find the list you want to remove, and select the delete option. The process takes less than a minute and permanently removes the list from your account. Amazon does not send a warning before deletion, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a computer or phone, but both routes are straightforward. Once deleted, the list cannot be recovered, though any items you added to it remain in your Amazon order history if you purchased them.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete an Amazon list from your account settings on a computer or through the Amazon app on your phone.
  • Deleting a list is permanent and cannot be undone, so confirm you no longer need it before you proceed.
  • Other people who had access to a shared list will no longer see it once you delete it.
  • Items you added to the list remain in your Amazon order history and search results, even after the list is gone.

Delete a list on a computer

Start by going to Amazon.com and signing into your account. In the top left corner, hover over "Accounts & Lists" and click "Your Lists" from the dropdown menu. You will see all the lists you have created, including Wish Lists, Baby Registry, and any custom lists you made.

Find the list you want to delete and click on it to open it. At the top of the list page, look for the three-dot menu icon (sometimes called "More actions"). Click it and select "Delete list" from the options that appear. Amazon will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" again to remove the list permanently.

Delete a list on your phone or tablet

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap "Your Lists" to see all your lists. Swipe left on the list you want to delete, or press and hold it until a menu appears.

Tap "Delete" when it shows up. The app will ask you to confirm. Tap "Delete" again to remove the list. On some phones, you may need to tap the three-dot menu next to the list name instead of swiping. Both methods work the same way.

What happens to items after you delete a list

Deleting a list does not remove the items from Amazon or from your account. If you added products to the list and later bought them, those purchases stay in your order history. You can still find those items through your search history or by browsing the same category again.

If the list was shared with other people, they will no longer see it once you delete it. However, they can still see and buy items they added to their own carts or lists. Deleting your list does not affect their accounts or their ability to shop.

Recover items from a deleted list

Amazon does not have an "undo" button for deleted lists, but you can find items you saved by checking your search history or browsing the same product category. If you remember the product name or brand, use the search bar to find it again. You can then add it to a new list or save it for later.

If you frequently delete lists by mistake, consider renaming a list instead of deleting it. You can change the name to something like "Old List — Do Not Use" to keep it out of the way without losing the items. To rename a list, open it, click the three-dot menu, and select "Edit list details."

Delete a shared list

If you created a list that other people have access to, you can still delete it from your account. When you delete a shared list, it disappears from everyone's accounts, not just yours. The other people who had access will no longer see it in their "Your Lists" section.

Before you delete a shared list, make sure the other people who use it have saved any items they want to keep. Once the list is gone, they cannot recover it. If you want to remove yourself from a shared list without deleting it entirely, look for a "Leave list" option instead of "Delete list."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my list back after I delete it?

No, deleted lists cannot be recovered. Amazon does not keep a backup or trash folder for lists. If you think you might need the list later, rename it instead of deleting it, or write down the item names before you remove it.

What is the difference between deleting a list and clearing it?

Deleting a list removes it entirely from your account. Clearing a list removes all the items from it but keeps the list itself. To clear a list without deleting it, open the list, select all items, and remove them one by one or use a bulk action if available.

Will deleting my Wish List affect my orders?

No, deleting your Wish List does not change any orders you have placed or any items in your cart. Your order history remains separate from your lists. You can always create a new Wish List after you delete the old one.

Can I delete someone else's list?

You can only delete lists that you created. If someone shared a list with you and you want to stop seeing it, you can leave the list instead of deleting it. The person who created the list is the only one who can delete it entirely.