Delete a TikTok post in three steps

To delete a post on TikTok, open the app, find the video you want to remove, tap the three dots in the bottom right corner of the video, and select Delete. The post disappears immediately. You cannot undo this action, so make sure you want it gone before you confirm.

The process is the same whether you are deleting your own post or removing a video someone else posted to your profile (if you allowed duets or stitches). Once deleted, the video is gone from your profile, from your followers' feeds, and from TikTok's servers. No one can see it or share it anymore.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleted posts cannot be recovered, so double-check before you tap Delete.
  • You can delete posts from your own profile or remove videos others posted using your sounds or in duets.
  • The delete option appears in the three-dot menu on every video you own.
  • Deleting a post does not affect your follower count or your account history with TikTok.

Finding the three-dot menu on your own posts

Open TikTok and go to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom right. Scroll through your videos until you find the one you want to delete. Tap the three dots (also called the more menu) in the bottom right corner of the video thumbnail. A menu will pop up with several options.

If you are looking at your profile on the web instead of the app, the three dots appear in the top right corner of each video. The menu that opens is the same, and the delete option works the same way.

Selecting Delete and confirming your choice

After you tap the three dots, look for the word Delete in the menu. Tap it. TikTok will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the video. Read the confirmation message to make sure you are deleting the right post, then tap Delete again to confirm.

Some versions of TikTok show a warning that says the video will be permanently deleted. This is accurate — there is no trash folder or recovery option. Once you confirm, the video is gone for good.

What happens after you delete a post

The video disappears from your profile immediately. Your followers will no longer see it in their feeds or in your profile. If someone had already liked, commented on, or shared the video, those interactions disappear too. The video will not show up in search results or in the For You page.

Your follower count does not change when you delete a post. People who followed you because of that video stay as followers. Deleting a post also does not affect your account standing or your ability to post new videos.

Removing videos others posted with your sound or in duets

If another user created a duet or stitch using your video, or if they used your sound in their own post, you can remove that video from your profile. Go to your profile, tap the three dots on the video you want to remove, and select Delete. This removes the duet or stitch from your profile but does not remove it from the other user's profile.

If you want to prevent others from duetting or stitching your videos in the future, go to your profile settings, tap Privacy, and turn off the duet and stitch options. This does not delete existing duets or stitches — it only stops new ones from being created.

Deleting multiple posts at once

TikTok does not have a bulk delete feature that lets you remove many videos at the same time. You must delete each post individually by opening your profile, finding the video, tapping the three dots, and selecting Delete. If you have many videos to remove, this will take time, but there is no faster way to do it through the app.

If you want to clear your entire profile quickly, you can deactivate or delete your TikTok account instead. This removes all your videos, comments, and profile information at once. Keep in mind that account deletion is permanent and takes up to 30 days to complete.

Troubleshooting: when the delete option does not appear

If you cannot see the three-dot menu or the Delete option, first check that you are logged into the account that posted the video. You can only delete videos from your own account — you cannot delete someone else's post even if it mentions you or uses your sound.

If you are logged into the right account and the menu still does not appear, try closing the TikTok app completely and opening it again. Make sure your app is up to date by checking your phone's app store. If the problem continues, try deleting the video from the web version of TikTok instead of the mobile app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a post after I delete it?

No. Deleted posts cannot be recovered. TikTok does not keep a trash folder or backup of deleted videos. If you delete a post by mistake, you would need to re-upload the video file if you still have it saved on your phone or computer.

Will deleting a post remove all the comments and likes?

Yes. When you delete a post, all comments, likes, shares, and views associated with that video are removed as well. Anyone who had interacted with the video will no longer see it in their history.

Does deleting a post affect my TikTok algorithm or recommendations?

Deleting a single post does not significantly change what videos TikTok shows you or your followers. TikTok's algorithm looks at your overall activity and interests, not individual deleted posts. Your For You page will continue to work normally.

What is the difference between deleting a post and making it private?

TikTok does not have a private post option. You can only delete a post or leave it public. If you want to hide a video from most people but keep it for yourself, you would need to delete it from TikTok and save it elsewhere.

Can I delete a comment I made on someone else's video?

Yes. Find the comment you wrote, tap and hold it (or tap the three dots next to it), and select Delete. The comment disappears immediately. This does not affect the original video or the other comments on it.