You can delete reposts one at a time through your profile, but TikTok doesn't have a bulk delete feature

TikTok doesn't offer a way to delete all your reposts at once. You'll need to go through your profile, find each repost individually, and delete them one by one. The process takes a few minutes per video, so if you have dozens of reposts, plan for this to take some time.

A repost on TikTok is a video you've shared from another creator's account to your own profile. It shows up in your video feed just like original content, but it's marked as a repost. If you want to clean these out, the steps are straightforward — you just have to repeat them for each one.

Key Takeaways

  • TikTok requires you to delete reposts individually from your profile; there is no bulk delete option.
  • You can find all your reposts by going to your profile and looking for the "Repost" label on video thumbnails.
  • Deleting a repost removes it from your profile but does not affect the original creator's video or send them a notification.
  • The delete option appears when you tap the three dots on any repost in your profile and select delete from the menu.
  • Once deleted, a repost cannot be undone — you would need to find the original video and repost it again if you change your mind.

Finding your reposts in your profile

Open TikTok and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page, where you see all the videos you've posted and reposted.

Your reposts will be mixed in with your original videos. To identify which ones are reposts, look for a small "Repost" label that appears on the video thumbnail. It's usually in the upper left or lower left corner of the video preview. If you scroll through your profile, you can spot them this way, but there's no filter to show only reposts — you have to look through your entire video list manually.

If you have a large number of videos, this can take a while. The best approach is to scroll slowly and mark mentally which videos have the repost label, then go back and delete them in batches. This keeps you from getting lost in your own profile.

Delete one repost at a time

Once you've found a repost you want to delete, tap on it to open the video. The video will play in full screen. Look for the three dots (the menu icon) in the lower right corner of the screen and tap it.

A menu will pop up with several options. Scroll down until you see "Delete" and tap it. TikTok will ask you to confirm — tap "Delete" again to remove the repost from your profile. The video disappears immediately. Repeat this process for each repost you want to remove.

If you're deleting many reposts, take breaks between them. Doing this task all at once can be tedious, and you're less likely to accidentally delete something you meant to keep if you pace yourself.

What happens when you delete a repost

Deleting a repost only removes it from your profile. The original creator's video stays on their account and in the TikTok system. No notification goes to the original creator when you delete a repost.

If other people have liked or commented on your repost, those interactions disappear when you delete it. The original video is unaffected — people can still find it and interact with it on the creator's profile. Your followers will no longer see that repost in your profile feed.

Why you might want to delete reposts

Some creators delete reposts to keep their profile focused on original content. Others remove them if they no longer want to be associated with a particular creator or video. Some people clean up their profile periodically to remove content that no longer represents them or their brand.

If you're trying to build an audience around your own original videos, having fewer reposts can make your profile look more cohesive and focused. It also makes it easier for people visiting your profile to see what kind of content you actually create, rather than what you've shared from others.

Preventing future reposts you don't want

If you find yourself deleting a lot of reposts, you might want to be more selective about what you repost going forward. Before you repost a video, think about whether it fits your profile and whether you'll want to keep it there long-term.

You can also take time before confirming a repost. When you find a video you want to repost, tap "Share" and then "Repost." Before you confirm, you'll see options — make sure you're comfortable with the video being added to your profile before you tap the final confirmation button. This prevents you from having to delete it later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete all my reposts at the same time?

No. TikTok doesn't have a bulk delete feature for reposts. You have to delete each one individually by opening it, tapping the three dots, and selecting delete. There's no way to select multiple videos at once.

Will the original creator know if I delete my repost?

No. Deleting a repost from your profile doesn't notify the original creator. They won't see that you removed it, and it doesn't affect their video in any way.

Can I filter my profile to show only reposts?

TikTok doesn't have a filter for this. You have to scroll through your profile manually and look for the "Repost" label on each video thumbnail to identify which ones are reposts.

What if I accidentally delete a repost I wanted to keep?

Once you delete a repost, you can't undo it directly. You would have to find the original video again and repost it to your profile. The original video is still on the creator's account, so you can search for it or find it through your watch history.

Do deleted reposts affect my follower count?

Deleting reposts doesn't directly change your follower count. However, if your reposts were getting engagement, removing them might slightly affect your overall engagement metrics going forward.