How to Delete a Pin on Pinterest (Any Device, Any Method)

Deleting a pin on Pinterest is straightforward once you know where to look — but the exact steps vary depending on whether you're on a phone, tablet, or desktop browser. The process also works differently depending on whether you're removing a single pin, cleaning out a board, or dealing with pins you've saved versus pins you originally created.

What "Deleting" a Pin Actually Means

Before diving into steps, it helps to understand what happens when you delete a pin on Pinterest.

Saved pins (pins you've collected from other people's content) can be removed from your boards without affecting the original pin. It disappears from your profile only.

Created pins (pins you uploaded or published yourself) can be permanently deleted from Pinterest entirely. Once deleted, the pin URL goes dead and it's removed from search results — though it may take time to clear from caches.

This distinction matters. Removing a saved pin is non-destructive. Deleting a created pin is permanent and affects anyone who may have re-saved it.

How to Delete a Pin on Mobile (iOS and Android) 📱

Pinterest's mobile app follows the same general flow on both iOS and Android, though minor UI differences exist between versions.

To delete a single pin:

1. Open the Pinterest app and go to your Profile tab (bottom right)
2. Tap the board that contains the pin
3. Tap on the pin to open it
4. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner
5. Select Delete Pin
6. Confirm when prompted

If the pin was one you created, you'll see a warning that deletion is permanent. If it was a saved pin, it simply removes it from your board.

To delete multiple pins from a board:

1. Go to your Profile, then open the relevant board
2. Tap the pencil/edit icon or tap and hold on a pin to enter selection mode
3. Select all pins you want to remove
4. Tap Delete or the trash icon
5. Confirm the deletion

Bulk deletion is available in the app but can be inconsistent across app versions — if you don't see a selection mode, try updating the Pinterest app first.

How to Delete a Pin on Desktop (Browser) 🖥️

The desktop version of Pinterest gives you slightly more control and a larger view, which makes managing boards easier when you have a lot of pins to clean up.

To delete a single pin:

1. Log into Pinterest at pinterest.com
2. Click your profile icon in the top right
3. Navigate to the board containing the pin
4. Hover over the pin — a set of quick icons will appear
5. Click the pencil (edit) icon
6. On the edit screen, scroll down and click Delete
7. Confirm deletion

Alternatively, you can click the pin to open it fully, then use the three-dot menu at the top right to find the delete option.

To delete multiple pins at once:

1. Open the board you want to edit
2. Click Organize (available in the board view toolbar)
3. Select the pins you want to remove by clicking them
4. Click Delete from the action bar that appears at the top

The Organize mode is one of the most efficient ways to bulk manage pins on desktop and is worth using if you're doing a larger cleanup.

Deleting Pins vs. Archiving Boards

If your goal isn't necessarily to delete pins permanently but to hide content from your profile, Pinterest also offers board archiving. An archived board removes it from your public profile and moves it to a private section — pins aren't deleted, just hidden.

This table matters when deciding your approach. Permanently deleting created pins has wider consequences than just removing a saved one.

Common Issues When Trying to Delete

Can't find the delete option? Make sure you're viewing your own pins, not someone else's. You can only delete pins on your own profile.

Pin won't delete? Some pins tied to older accounts or business accounts may behave differently. Try refreshing, logging out and back in, or switching between the app and desktop browser.

Pin still appearing in search after deletion? Deleted pins can linger in Google or Bing search cache for days or weeks. Pinterest removes the content, but external caches have their own refresh cycles.

Using a business account? Pinterest business accounts have additional layers for pin management, including promoted pins, which cannot be deleted the same way organic pins can. Promoted pins require ending the campaign before deletion options become available.

The Variables That Affect Your Approach

How you go about deleting pins — and which method works best — depends on a few real factors:

• Volume: Deleting one or two pins is quick from mobile. Cleaning out hundreds of pins is far more practical on desktop using Organize mode.
• Pin type: Saved vs. created pins have different permanence and different implications for your audience.
• Account type: Personal accounts have simpler deletion flows than business accounts, especially around promoted content.
• App version: Pinterest updates its interface regularly. Steps that worked six months ago may have slightly shifted — keeping the app updated reduces friction.
• Your goal: Whether you're tidying up old content, removing a mistake, or restructuring your boards changes which deletion method actually fits what you need.

The mechanics of deletion are the same across accounts, but the right approach — bulk vs. individual, app vs. browser, delete vs. archive — shifts depending on what you're actually trying to accomplish and how your account is set up.