You can delete a Pinterest board in three taps on the app or a few clicks on the website, but the process differs slightly depending on whether you own the board or were invited to it
Deleting your own board removes it permanently from your profile and from Pinterest's search results. Any pins you added to that board stay in your account — they move to a default "Unsaved" section unless you saved them elsewhere first. If other people were following the board, they'll see it disappear from their feeds. If you were invited to a board by someone else, you can leave it without affecting the board itself or anyone else's access.
The steps are straightforward, but the outcome depends on what type of board you're deleting and whether you created it or were added to it. Understanding the difference matters because you can't undo a deletion — once it's gone, it's gone.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a board you created removes it permanently, but your individual pins are saved to your account and can be re-pinned to other boards later.
- If you were invited to a board by someone else, you can leave it without deleting it — the board stays intact for the owner and other members.
- On the Pinterest app, open the board, tap the three dots in the top right, and select "Delete board" or "Leave board" depending on your role.
- On the Pinterest website, click the three dots next to the board name and choose the delete or leave option from the menu.
- Deleted boards cannot be recovered, so make sure you've saved any pins you want to keep to a different board first.
How to delete a board you created on the mobile app
Open the Pinterest app and navigate to your profile by tapping the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Find the board you want to delete and tap it to open it. In the top right corner of the board, you'll see three dots (the menu icon) — tap that.
A menu will appear with several options. Look for "Delete board" and tap it. Pinterest will ask you to confirm the deletion because this action cannot be undone. Tap "Delete" again to confirm. The board will disappear from your profile immediately.
How to delete a board you created on the website
Log into Pinterest on your computer and go to your profile by clicking your profile icon in the top right. Find the board you want to delete and hover over it. Click the three dots that appear in the top right corner of the board thumbnail.
A dropdown menu will open. Click "Delete board" from the options. Pinterest will show a confirmation message asking if you're sure. Click "Delete" to complete the action. The board will be removed from your profile and from search results within a few minutes.
How to leave a board you were invited to
If someone else created the board and invited you to it, you have the option to leave without deleting it. The board will remain for the owner and any other members. On the app, open the board, tap the three dots, and select "Leave board." On the website, click the three dots on the board and choose "Leave board" from the menu.
When you leave a board, your name is removed from the member list, but any pins you added to that board stay there. The board owner can see that you left, and they can invite you back later if they want to.
What happens to your pins after you delete a board
Deleting a board does not delete the pins themselves. Every pin you created or saved goes into your account's pin library. Pins that were only on the deleted board will move to an "Unsaved" or "All Pins" section, depending on your account settings. You can find them there and re-pin them to other boards whenever you want.
If you want to preserve a board before deleting it, you can create a new board with a different name and move your pins there first. This way you keep the content organized without losing access to individual pins.
Reasons people delete boards and alternatives to consider
People delete boards for different reasons — to clean up their profile, remove outdated content, or organize their pins differently. Before you delete, consider whether you might want to keep the board but make it private instead. Private boards don't show up in search results or on your public profile, but you can still access them and add pins to them.
Another option is to archive the board by taking screenshots or exporting your pins if you want a record of what was there. Some people also rename boards instead of deleting them, which lets them repurpose the space for new content while keeping the old pins accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a board after I delete it?
No. Pinterest does not offer a recovery option for deleted boards. Once you confirm the deletion, the board is permanently removed. The pins themselves are saved to your account, but the board as a collection is gone. If you think you might want the board back, consider making it private instead of deleting it.
What happens if I delete a board that other people are following?
When you delete a board, it disappears from the feeds of everyone who was following it. They won't receive a notification, but they'll notice the board is no longer there when they look for it. If the board had a lot of followers, you might want to let them know before you delete it.
Can I delete someone else's board?
No. You can only delete boards you created. If you were invited to someone else's board and want to remove yourself, you can leave the board, but the board owner is the only one who can delete it. Leaving a board removes you from the member list but keeps the board intact.
If I delete a board, do the pins disappear from other people's profiles?
No. If someone else saved one of your pins from that board to their own board, the pin stays on their board even after you delete yours. They have their own copy of the pin. Only the board itself is removed from your profile.
How do I make a board private instead of deleting it?
Open the board, tap or click the three dots, and look for "Edit board" or "Board settings." You'll see an option to change the board from public to private. Private boards don't appear in search results or on your public profile, but you can still see and edit them whenever you want.