Deleting your Wattpad account removes all your stories, reading history, and profile

Wattpad does not offer a self-service delete button in your account settings. Instead, you must contact Wattpad support directly and request account deletion. Once you submit the request, Wattpad will permanently remove your account, all stories you wrote, your reading lists, and your profile within a few business days. This action cannot be undone.

Before you delete, download any stories you want to keep. Wattpad does not automatically send you copies of your work, so you will lose access to everything the moment deletion is complete.

Key Takeaways

  • Wattpad requires you to contact their support team to delete your account—there is no delete button in settings.
  • Deletion is permanent and removes your stories, profile, reading history, and all associated data within a few business days.
  • You should download or save copies of any stories you wrote before requesting deletion, since Wattpad will not preserve them.
  • The support request process takes a few minutes and requires you to confirm your identity by email.

How to request account deletion through Wattpad support

Go to the Wattpad Help Center at support.wattpad.com. At the bottom of the page, click the blue "Contact Us" button. This opens a form where you can describe your issue.

In the form, select your account email address from the dropdown menu. In the message field, write that you want to permanently delete your account. Include your username so the support team can locate your account quickly. Write something like: "I would like to permanently delete my Wattpad account. My username is [your username]."

Click "Send" to submit your request. Wattpad support will send you a confirmation email within one to two business days. The email will ask you to reply and confirm that you want to delete the account. Reply to that email to finalize the deletion.

Save your stories before deletion

Once your account is deleted, you cannot recover your stories. Wattpad does not send you copies automatically, so you must download them yourself first.

To download a story you wrote, open it on Wattpad and look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the story page. Tap or click it and select "Download." Wattpad will create a PDF or EPUB file of the story and send it to your device or email, depending on your browser settings. Repeat this for each story you want to keep.

If you have many stories, this process takes time. Plan to do it before you submit your deletion request so you do not lose work you might want later.

What happens to your stories and profile after deletion

Your profile page will no longer exist. Readers who visit your profile URL will see a blank page or an error message. Any comments you left on other stories will remain visible, but they will be attributed to a deleted account rather than your username.

Stories you published will be removed from Wattpad's servers and search results. Readers who had your stories in their libraries will see them disappear. If you were part of a writing community or had collaborators, they will lose access to any shared work.

If you want to keep your account but hide your activity

Deletion is permanent, so consider whether you actually want to delete or just step back. If you want to stay on Wattpad but make your profile private, you can do that without deleting.

Open your account settings and look for privacy options. You can set your profile to private so only people you follow can see your stories and reading lists. You can also unpublish individual stories instead of deleting your entire account, which keeps them in your drafts but removes them from public view.

If you simply want a break from Wattpad, you can log out and not return. Your account will remain inactive but intact, and you can come back anytime without losing your work.

Troubleshooting a slow or missing response from support

Wattpad support typically responds within one to two business days, but response times vary. If you have not heard back after three business days, check your email spam folder—support responses sometimes land there by mistake.

If you still do not see a response, log back into the Help Center and submit a second request. Include your original request date and your username so the team knows you are following up on an existing case. Be specific: "I submitted a deletion request on [date] and have not received a confirmation email."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete my account from the Wattpad app instead of the website?

No. The Wattpad app does not have a delete account option. You must use the Help Center at support.wattpad.com on a web browser to submit your deletion request.

Will my stories be deleted if I just stop using Wattpad?

No. Inactive accounts remain on Wattpad indefinitely. Your stories will stay published unless you unpublish them or delete your account. If you want to keep your account but hide your work, unpublish your stories instead of deleting.

What if I change my mind after I request deletion?

Once Wattpad confirms your deletion request by email, you have a short window to reply and cancel. If you reply to the confirmation email saying you changed your mind, support can stop the deletion. After deletion is complete, your account cannot be recovered.

Do I need to delete my stories one by one, or can I delete them all at once?

You can unpublish all your stories at once through your account settings, but this does not delete your account. If you want to delete your entire account and all associated data, you must contact support. Downloading stories before deletion is the only way to preserve them.