You can delete Reddit posts and comments individually through your profile or the post itself, and the process takes less than a minute per item
Reddit lets you remove posts and comments you've written at any time. The deleted content disappears from public view immediately, though Reddit's servers may retain a copy for a period. You can delete one item at a time through your profile, through your inbox, or directly from the post or comment. There is no bulk delete feature built into Reddit, so removing many items requires going through them individually.
The method you choose depends on where you are when you decide to delete. If you're browsing your own profile, you can delete from there. If you're looking at a specific post or comment, you can delete it in place. Either way, the steps are the same and take seconds.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete a post or comment by clicking the three-dot menu next to it and selecting delete, or by going to your profile and deleting from there.
- Deleted posts and comments are removed from public view immediately, but Reddit may keep records on its servers.
- Reddit does not have a built-in tool to delete multiple posts or comments at once, so you must delete them one by one.
- If you delete a post with many comments, only your post disappears — the comments others wrote remain visible.
- You cannot delete posts or comments after your account is suspended or deleted, so act before that happens if removal matters to you.
How to delete a post from your profile
Open Reddit and go to your profile by clicking your username in the top right corner. Select the "Posts" tab to see everything you've posted. Find the post you want to remove, click the three-dot menu icon next to it, and select "Delete" from the dropdown. Confirm the deletion when Reddit asks you to verify.
On mobile, the process is identical. Tap your profile icon, go to "Posts," find the item, tap the three dots, and tap "Delete." The post is gone from Reddit immediately after you confirm.
How to delete a comment from your profile
Go to your profile and select the "Comments" tab instead of "Posts." Find the comment you want to remove, click the three-dot menu, and select "Delete." Confirm when prompted. This works the same way on mobile — tap "Comments," find the item, tap the three dots, and tap "Delete."
Comments you delete disappear from the thread where you posted them. If someone replied to your comment before you deleted it, their reply may still be visible, but your original comment will show as "[deleted]" in its place.
How to delete a post or comment while viewing it
You don't have to go to your profile to delete something. If you're looking at a post or comment you wrote, click or tap the three-dot menu next to it and select "Delete." This works whether you're viewing the item on its own page or in a thread. The deletion is instant.
On Reddit's mobile app, the three-dot menu appears to the right of your username on the post or comment. On the desktop website, it appears in the same location. Tap or click it, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
What happens to deleted posts with comments
When you delete a post, only your post disappears. Any comments other people wrote on that post remain visible. If you want those comments gone too, you would need to ask the people who wrote them to delete their own comments, or contact a subreddit moderator to remove them.
This matters if you posted something you later regret and other users have already replied. Deleting your post stops new comments from being added, but existing replies stay in the thread.
Bulk deletion tools and workarounds
Reddit itself does not offer a built-in way to delete many posts or comments at once. If you want to remove a large number of items, you have two options: delete them manually one by one, or use a third-party tool designed for this purpose.
Third-party tools like Shreddit, Nuke Reddit History, and Reddit Account Nuker can delete multiple posts and comments automatically. These tools connect to your Reddit account, scan your history, and delete items in bulk according to rules you set. Be aware that using third-party tools means giving them access to your account, and Reddit's terms of service do not explicitly permit this. Use these tools at your own risk — Reddit could suspend your account if it detects unusual deletion patterns.
If you decide to use a third-party tool, research it thoroughly first. Read reviews, check whether the tool is open-source so you can see what it actually does, and understand that you are responsible for anything that happens to your account as a result.
Why you might want to delete posts and comments
People delete Reddit content for different reasons. Some want to remove posts that didn't perform well or that they regret writing. Others delete old comments to reduce their digital footprint or to prevent people from reading their history. Some delete everything before leaving Reddit entirely.
Keep in mind that deleted posts and comments may still be visible through archive sites like the Wayback Machine or through Reddit's own search if the content was popular enough to be indexed. Deletion removes the content from Reddit itself, but does not may provide it is gone from the internet entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a post or comment after I delete it?
No. Once you delete a post or comment, it is gone from your account and from Reddit's public view. Reddit does not provide a way to restore deleted content. If you think you might want it back, do not delete it.
What does "[deleted]" mean when I see it in a thread?
It means the person who wrote that comment deleted it. The comment is no longer visible, but the fact that a comment existed in that spot remains. If the original post was deleted, you may see "[deleted by user]" or similar text in its place.
If I delete my account, do my posts and comments disappear?
When you delete your Reddit account, your username changes to "[deleted]" on all your old posts and comments, but the content itself remains visible. If you want posts and comments gone before deleting your account, you must delete them individually first.
Can a moderator see my deleted posts and comments?
Moderators cannot see posts or comments after you delete them. However, Reddit administrators may be able to access deleted content on their servers for a limited time. Deletion removes the content from public view and from moderator access.
Does Reddit notify people if I delete a comment they replied to?
No. If someone replied to your comment and you then delete your comment, they are not notified. They will see "[deleted]" in place of your original comment, but Reddit does not send them a message about it.