You can remove Alexa skills in three ways: through the Alexa app, through a web browser, or by voice command
The fastest method is the Alexa app on your phone. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right, select "Skills & Games," find the skill you want to remove, tap it, and select "Disable Skill" or "Remove." The skill disappears from your device immediately.
If you prefer using a computer, go to alexa.amazon.com, sign in with your Amazon account, click "Skills & Games" in the left menu, find the skill, and click the three-dot menu next to it, then select "Disable Skill." You can also tell Alexa directly: say "Alexa, disable [skill name]" and she will remove it without opening any app.
Disabling a skill stops it from running but keeps your settings for that skill saved. If you reinstall it later, your preferences return. Removing it completely erases those settings.
Key Takeaways
- The Alexa app is the quickest way to remove skills — open the app, go to Skills & Games, find the skill, and tap Remove.
- You can also remove skills through alexa.amazon.com or by saying "Alexa, disable [skill name]" aloud.
- Disabling a skill stops it from running but saves your settings; removing it erases those settings permanently.
- Removing a skill does not affect other devices on your account unless you remove it from your Amazon account entirely.
- You can remove multiple skills at once through the web browser by clicking each one and selecting disable.
Removing skills through the Alexa mobile app
Open the Alexa app on your phone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and select "Skills & Games." You will see a list of all skills you have installed, organized by category or by recently used.
Find the skill you want to remove and tap it. On the skill's detail page, look for a button that says "Disable Skill," "Remove," or a three-dot menu icon. Tap that button and confirm the removal when prompted. The skill is gone from your device within seconds.
If you have multiple Alexa devices on your account, removing a skill through the app removes it from all of them unless you specify otherwise. Some skills let you choose which device to remove it from before you confirm.
Removing skills through the web browser
Go to alexa.amazon.com in any web browser and sign in with your Amazon account. Click "Skills & Games" in the left sidebar menu. You will see your installed skills displayed as tiles or in a list.
Hover over or click the skill you want to remove. A three-dot menu icon or "Manage" button will appear. Click it and select "Disable Skill" or "Remove." Confirm the action. The skill is removed from your account and all your Alexa devices.
The web browser method is useful if you want to remove several skills at once, since you can work through them without switching between screens like you do on the mobile app.
Using voice commands to remove skills
Say "Alexa, disable [skill name]" to remove a skill by voice. For example, "Alexa, disable Spotify" or "Alexa, disable the weather skill." Alexa will confirm that the skill has been disabled.
This method works if you remember the exact name of the skill. If Alexa does not recognize the name you say, try a different variation or use the app instead. Voice removal is fastest if you are already using your device and do not want to pick up your phone.
What happens when you disable versus remove a skill
Disabling a skill turns it off so it no longer runs or appears in your device's menu, but Alexa remembers your settings for that skill. If you reinstall it later, your preferences, linked accounts, and customizations are still there.
Removing a skill erases it completely, including all your settings and any linked accounts. If you reinstall the skill later, you will have to set it up from scratch. Some apps use the terms "disable" and "remove" interchangeably, so check what the button says before you tap it.
For skills you think you might use again, disabling is safer. For skills you are certain you will not use, removing frees up space and clears out your account.
Removing skills from specific devices
If you have more than one Alexa device, you can remove a skill from just one device instead of all of them. In the Alexa app, go to Skills & Games, find the skill, and tap it. Look for an option that says "Manage devices" or shows which devices have the skill installed.
Select the device you want to remove the skill from and confirm. The skill stays on your other devices but disappears from the one you selected. This is useful if you want a skill on your bedroom Echo but not on your kitchen one.
The web browser method removes the skill from all devices at once, so use the app if you need to target a single device.
Troubleshooting skills that will not remove
If a skill will not disable or remove, try signing out of the Alexa app and signing back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh your account information. Close the app completely (not just minimize it) and reopen it.
If the skill still will not budge, try removing it through the web browser instead of the app, or vice versa. If neither works, restart your Alexa device by unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in, then try again.
If you are still stuck, the skill may be linked to another Amazon service or account. Check whether the skill is connected to a subscription or a linked third-party account (like Spotify or a smart home system). You may need to unlink that account first before the skill will remove cleanly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing a skill delete my data?
Removing a skill erases your settings and preferences for that skill, including any linked accounts or customizations. However, it does not affect data stored in other skills or services. If the skill was connected to a third-party account like Spotify, that account itself is not deleted — only the connection between Alexa and that account is removed.
Can I remove a skill from one device but keep it on another?
Yes. Use the Alexa app, find the skill, and look for a "Manage devices" option. Select which device you want to remove it from. The web browser removes it from all devices at once, so use the app if you need to target a single device.
What if I accidentally remove a skill I want back?
You can reinstall the skill anytime by going to Skills & Games, searching for it by name, and selecting "Enable" or "Install." If you disabled it instead of removing it, it will reappear in your device menu immediately. If you removed it, you will need to set it up again from scratch.
Do I need to remove skills to free up storage space?
No. Skills do not take up meaningful storage space on your Alexa device. Removing them will not make your device run faster or free up memory. Remove skills only if you do not use them and want to clean up your Skills & Games menu.
Can I remove multiple skills at once?
The app removes one skill at a time. The web browser at alexa.amazon.com is faster for removing several skills because you can work through them without switching screens. Click each skill and select disable, one after another.