How to delete a pin from a board on Pinterest
To delete a pin from a Pinterest board, open the pin, tap or click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner, and select "Delete pin." The pin disappears from your board and your profile immediately. If you only want to remove it from one board but keep it saved elsewhere, you can unpin it instead — tap the pin icon to deselect the board without deleting the pin entirely.
The process works the same way on mobile and desktop, though the menu location shifts slightly depending on whether you're viewing the pin in full screen or from your board grid. On a phone, the three-dot menu appears in the top right of the pin detail view. On a computer, it's in the same spot when you click into a pin.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a pin removes it from your board and your profile permanently, while unpinning only removes it from that specific board.
- The three-dot menu in the top right corner of any pin gives you the delete option on both mobile and desktop.
- You can delete multiple pins at once by switching to edit mode on your board and selecting pins in bulk.
- Deleted pins cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
Delete a single pin from your board
Open Pinterest and navigate to the pin you want to remove. This can be a pin on your board, in your profile, or anywhere else on the platform. Tap or click directly on the pin to open its full detail view.
In the top right corner of the pin, you'll see a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more" menu). Tap or click it. A dropdown menu appears with several options. Select "Delete pin" from the list. Pinterest asks you to confirm — tap or click "Delete" again to finish. The pin is now gone from your board and your entire profile.
The difference between deleting and unpinning
Deleting a pin removes it completely from your Pinterest account. You won't see it on your profile, your boards, or anywhere else. This action is permanent.
Unpinning a pin removes it from one specific board but keeps it saved in your account. If you pinned the same image to multiple boards, unpinning removes it from only the board you're viewing. To unpin instead of delete, open the pin and tap the pin icon (it looks like a pushpin) to deselect the board. The pin stays in your account but no longer appears on that board.
Use unpinning when you want to clean up a board without losing the pin entirely. Use deletion when you're sure you don't want the pin anywhere on your account.
Delete multiple pins at once
If you need to remove several pins from a board, you can delete them in bulk rather than one at a time. Go to the board you want to clean up and tap or click the pencil icon (edit button) in the top right. Your board switches to edit mode, and each pin displays a checkbox in the top left corner.
Tap or click the checkbox on each pin you want to delete. Once you've selected all the pins you want to remove, a toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen with a delete option. Tap or click it, confirm your choice, and all selected pins are deleted at once. This saves time when reorganizing a board with many outdated or unwanted pins.
What happens after you delete a pin
Once deleted, a pin is gone from your profile and boards immediately. Other users who saved or repinned your content before you deleted it will still see their own copies on their boards — deletion only removes your version. If someone pinned your content and you delete it, their pin remains unaffected.
Deleted pins cannot be restored. Pinterest does not have an undo feature or a trash folder where deleted pins sit temporarily. If you delete a pin by mistake, you'll need to create it again or repin it from another source if one exists.
Deleting pins from boards you don't own
If you pinned content to a group board or a board you share with others, you can still delete your own pins from it. Open the pin and use the three-dot menu to delete it. Your pin disappears from the shared board, but other people's pins on that board remain. You cannot delete other people's pins from a shared board — only the person who created the pin can remove it.
If you want to leave a shared board entirely, go to the board, tap or click the three-dot menu next to the board name, and select "Leave board." This removes you from the board and hides it from your profile, but your pins remain on the board unless you delete them first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a deleted pin?
No. Pinterest does not have an undo feature or recovery option for deleted pins. Once you confirm deletion, the pin is permanently removed. If you need the pin back, you'll have to create it again or find the original source and repin it.
Will other people see that I deleted a pin?
No. If someone repinned or saved your content before you deleted it, their copy stays on their board. They won't receive a notification that you deleted your original pin. Your deletion only affects your own boards and profile.
Can I delete pins from other people's boards?
No. You can only delete pins that you created. If you pinned something to a shared board and want to remove it, you can delete your own pin. You cannot delete pins that other people created, even on boards you both contribute to.
What's the fastest way to clean up a board with hundreds of pins?
Use bulk delete mode. Go to your board, tap the edit button, select all the pins you want to remove using the checkboxes, and delete them together. This is much faster than opening and deleting pins one at a time.