You can delete characters you've created in Character.AI through your profile settings, but the process differs depending on whether you're on the web or mobile app

Character.AI lets you build and share custom characters — AI personas you design with specific personalities, knowledge, and conversation styles. If you want to remove one, the steps are straightforward, though the exact location of the delete button depends on which device you're using. Deleted characters cannot be recovered, so the platform doesn't ask you to confirm twice.

The characters you create are stored in your account. Deleting one removes it from your profile and from any public character lists where it appeared, though anyone who had a conversation with that character before deletion will still see the chat history on their end.

Key Takeaways

  • On the web version, go to your profile, find the character in your list, click the three-dot menu next to its name, and select delete.
  • On the mobile app, swipe left on the character's name in your profile to reveal the delete option.
  • Deleted characters are gone permanently — Character.AI does not offer an undo or recovery option.
  • Other users' past conversations with your character remain in their chat history even after you delete it.

Deleting a character on the web version

Open Character.AI in your browser and sign into your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. You'll see a list of all the characters you've created, organized by name.

Find the character you want to delete. Hover over its name or thumbnail and a three-dot menu icon will appear. Click that menu and select "Delete" from the options. The character will be removed from your account immediately.

Deleting a character on the mobile app

Open the Character.AI app and tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen. You'll see your created characters listed. To delete one, swipe left across the character's name or thumbnail. A red delete button will appear on the right side of the row.

Tap the delete button and the character will be removed. Like the web version, this action is permanent and happens right away without a confirmation step.

What happens after you delete a character

Once deleted, your character no longer appears in your profile or in Character.AI's public character directory. New users cannot find it or start conversations with it. If you had shared a direct link to the character with someone, that link will no longer work.

However, users who already had conversations with your character before you deleted it will still see those chat histories in their own accounts. The conversation records remain on their side — deletion only removes the character from your profile and from being discoverable by new users. If you want those past conversations hidden from others, deletion alone won't do that.

Reasons to delete a character

You might delete a character because you no longer want to maintain it, you're testing and want to clean up drafts, or you've decided the character doesn't represent what you want to share publicly. Some people delete characters after they've served a specific purpose or if they want to redesign one from scratch rather than edit the existing version.

If you're concerned about how a character is being used or what conversations it's having, deletion stops new interactions but doesn't erase the past ones. There's no way to see what conversations others are having with your character, so deletion is the only way to prevent future use.

Editing instead of deleting

If you're not sure whether you want to delete a character permanently, consider editing it instead. You can change its name, description, personality, knowledge base, and conversation style without losing the character entirely. This is useful if you want to pivot the character's direction or fix something you're unhappy with.

To edit a character on the web, click the three-dot menu next to its name and select "Edit." On the mobile app, tap the character to open it, then look for an edit or settings option. You can make changes and save them without deleting anything.

If you delete a character by mistake

Character.AI does not offer a way to restore deleted characters. There is no trash folder, no recovery window, and no undo button. If you delete a character and realize you didn't mean to, you'll need to recreate it from scratch by building a new character with the same or similar details.

Before you delete, take a moment to think through whether you might want it back. If there's any chance you'll want to use it again, editing or renaming it might be safer than deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a character after I delete it?

No. Character.AI does not have a recovery or undo feature for deleted characters. Once you delete a character, it's gone permanently. If you need it back, you'll have to create a new character with the same details.

Will other people's conversations with my character disappear if I delete it?

No. Users who already chatted with your character will still see those conversations in their history. Deletion only removes the character from your profile and from being found by new users — it doesn't erase past chats.

What's the difference between deleting and editing a character?

Editing lets you change the character's name, personality, or description while keeping it in your account. Deleting removes it entirely. If you might want the character again, editing is safer.

Can I delete a character from the mobile app and web at the same time?

No, but it doesn't matter. Your account is the same across both platforms. If you delete a character on the web, it's gone from the app too, and vice versa. You only need to delete it once.

Is there a way to see what conversations people are having with my character?

No. Character.AI doesn't show creators what conversations users are having with their characters. You can't monitor or moderate individual chats, so deletion is the only way to stop future interactions.