The fastest way to delete a pin
To delete a pin you created, open it on Pinterest and tap or click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the pin. Select Delete pin from the menu that appears. The pin disappears from your board and from Pinterest immediately — you cannot undo this action, so make sure you want it gone before you confirm.
If you are on a desktop computer, you can also delete a pin directly from your board. Hover over the pin until a menu appears, then click the three-dot icon and select Delete. On mobile, open the pin first, then use the three-dot menu at the top.
Deleting a pin removes it from your board and from any searches or recommendations where it appeared. If other people saved your pin to their own boards, those copies stay on their boards — you can only delete pins from your own account.
Key Takeaways
- Open the pin you want to delete, tap the three-dot menu, and select Delete pin to remove it permanently.
- On desktop, you can hover over a pin on your board and delete it without opening it first.
- Deleted pins cannot be recovered, so double-check before you confirm the deletion.
- Deleting your pin does not remove copies that other people saved to their own boards.
- You can only delete pins you created — you cannot delete pins from other people's boards, but you can remove them from your own boards.
Deleting a pin from a board you created
When you delete a pin from a board you own, the pin disappears from that board only. If the same pin exists on another of your boards, it stays there until you delete it from that board too. Pinterest treats each pin on each board as a separate item, so you may need to delete it multiple times if you saved it to several places.
To remove a pin from a specific board without deleting it entirely, you have another option: open the pin, tap the three-dot menu, and select Remove from board instead of Delete pin. This keeps the pin in your Pinterest account but takes it off that particular board. You can then save it to a different board or leave it unsaved.
Deleting a pin from someone else's board
You cannot delete a pin from another person's board. If you saved a pin to your own board and later want to remove it, open your board, find the pin, and use the three-dot menu to delete it or remove it from that board.
If you see a pin on someone else's board that you think violates Pinterest's rules — such as spam, hate speech, or stolen content — you can report it instead. Tap the three-dot menu on the pin and select Report pin. Pinterest's moderation team reviews reported content and removes it if it breaks their community guidelines.
What happens when you delete a pin
Once you delete a pin, it is gone from your account and from Pinterest's search results. The pin no longer appears on your profile, in your boards, or in any recommendations. If someone bookmarked the direct link to that pin, the link will no longer work.
Other people who saved your pin to their own boards will still see it on their boards. You have no control over copies of your pin that exist in other accounts. If you want to prevent people from saving a pin in the future, you can make your board private so only people you invite can see it.
Deleting multiple pins at once
Pinterest does not have a built-in feature to delete many pins at the same time. You must delete pins one at a time using the three-dot menu on each pin. If you have a large number of pins to remove, this takes longer but is the only method available.
One workaround is to delete an entire board if all the pins on it are ones you want gone. Open the board, tap the three-dot menu at the top, and select Delete board. This removes the board and every pin on it in one action. You cannot undo this, so make sure you do not need any of the pins before you delete the board.
Recovering a deleted pin
Pinterest does not have a trash or recovery feature. Once you delete a pin, you cannot get it back through Pinterest. If you deleted a pin by mistake and still have the original image or link, you can create a new pin and upload it again, but it will be a fresh pin with no history or engagement from the original.
Before you delete a pin, take a screenshot or save the image if you think you might want it later. This way you have a backup outside of Pinterest and can re-upload it if you change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a pin deletion?
No. Pinterest does not have an undo feature or trash folder for deleted pins. Once you confirm the deletion, the pin is permanently removed from your account. If you need the pin again, you will have to create a new one.
If I delete a pin, do other people's copies get deleted too?
No. When you delete a pin from your account, it does not affect copies that other people saved to their boards. Those copies remain on their boards until they choose to delete them.
What is the difference between deleting a pin and removing it from a board?
Deleting a pin removes it from your entire Pinterest account. Removing it from a board takes it off that specific board only, but the pin stays in your account and can be saved to other boards. Use Remove from board if you want to keep the pin but do not want it on that particular board.
Can I delete pins from other people's boards?
No. You can only delete or remove pins from boards you own. If you see a pin on someone else's board that breaks Pinterest's rules, you can report it using the three-dot menu, and Pinterest's team will review it.