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 do not need to confirm the deletion — once you tap Delete, it is gone.

The process is the same whether you are deleting your own post from your profile or removing a video someone else shared with you. If you change your mind after deleting, there is no way to recover the post — TikTok does not keep deleted videos in a trash folder or recovery area.

This guide covers the mobile app, which is where most people delete posts. The web version of TikTok works slightly differently, and some deletion options are not available on desktop.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleted posts cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove the video before you tap Delete.
  • The three-dot menu appears in the bottom right corner of your own videos and in the top right corner of videos in your feed.
  • Deleting a post removes it from your profile, your followers' feeds, and TikTok's search results within minutes.
  • If you want to keep the video but hide it from others, you can make it private instead of deleting it.

Find the post you want to delete

Open TikTok and navigate to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll through your videos until you find the one you want to remove. If you have posted many videos, this can take a while — TikTok does not have a search function for your own posts, so you have to scroll manually.

If you want to delete a video from your feed instead of your profile, find the video and stay on that screen. You do not need to go to your profile first.

Open the menu and select Delete

Look for the three dots (called a menu icon) on the video. On your own profile, the three dots appear in the bottom right corner of the video thumbnail. Tap those three dots once.

A menu will pop up with several options. Scroll down until you see the word Delete and tap it. The video will be removed from TikTok immediately. You will return to your profile or feed, and the post will no longer be visible.

What happens after you delete

Once deleted, your post disappears from your profile, your followers' feeds, and TikTok's search results. The removal usually happens within a few minutes, though it can take longer during peak hours. Any likes, comments, or shares on that video are also removed.

If someone saved your video before you deleted it, they can still watch it in their saved folder on their own phone. You cannot prevent this — once a video is posted, anyone can save it. Deleting only removes your copy from TikTok's servers.

Make a post private instead of deleting it

If you want to keep the video but do not want others to see it, you can make it private instead of deleting it. Open the three-dot menu the same way, but select Privacy settings instead of Delete. Choose Private, and only you will be able to see the video on your profile. Your followers will not see it in their feeds, and it will not appear in search results.

Private videos stay on your account and can be made public again later. This is useful if you want to save a video for personal reasons but do not want it visible to your audience right now.

Delete multiple posts at once

TikTok does not have a bulk delete feature that lets you remove several videos in one action. You have to delete each post individually by opening the three-dot menu and selecting Delete. If you have many videos to remove, this will take time.

There is no faster way to do this through the app or the web version. Some third-party tools claim to delete multiple TikTok posts, but TikTok does not officially support these tools, and using them may violate TikTok's terms of service.

Deleting posts on the TikTok website

If you use TikTok on a computer, the deletion process is similar but slightly different. Log into your account on TikTok.com, go to your profile, and hover over the video you want to delete. A three-dot menu will appear. Click it and select Delete.

Some features available in the mobile app, like making a video private, may not work the same way on the website. If you run into trouble, switch to the mobile app to complete the action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a deleted TikTok post?

No. Once you delete a post, TikTok does not keep it anywhere you can reach. There is no trash folder or recovery option. If you deleted a video by mistake, you will have to re-upload it if you want it back on your account.

Will people still see my deleted post if they shared it?

If someone shared your video to another platform like Instagram or Twitter before you deleted it, the link they shared may still work on that platform. But on TikTok itself, the video will be gone from your profile and their feeds. Shares within TikTok will show a message that the video is no longer available.

Does deleting a post remove all the comments on it?

Yes. When you delete a post, all comments, likes, and shares on that video are removed as well. People who commented will see that their comment is no longer there.

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

Deleting removes the post from TikTok entirely and cannot be undone. Making a post private keeps it on your account but hides it from your followers and search results. You can make a private post public again whenever you want.

Can I delete someone else's post on my account?

You can only delete posts that you created. If someone else posted a video on a duet or stitch with you, you cannot delete their original video — only they can do that. You can remove the duet or stitch you created, but their video will remain on their account.