Delete a listing from Depop in three steps

To delete a listing on Depop, open the app, go to your profile, find the item you want to remove, tap the three-dot menu next to it, and select "Delete listing". The item disappears from your shop immediately. If the listing has already sold, you cannot delete it — sold items stay in your shop history.

Depop keeps sold listings visible so buyers can see your sales history and feedback. This builds trust with potential customers. If you want to hide a listing temporarily instead of deleting it, you can deactivate it, which removes it from search results but keeps it in your account.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only delete listings that have not sold; sold items remain in your shop permanently as part of your sales record.
  • Deleting a listing removes it from your shop and search results within seconds of confirming the action.
  • Deactivating a listing hides it from buyers without permanently removing it, which is useful if you want to relist the item later.
  • If a listing has an active offer or pending sale, you must cancel or complete the transaction before you can delete it.

Step-by-step: deleting an unsold listing

Open the Depop app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Scroll through your listings until you find the item you want to remove. Tap the three vertical dots (the menu icon) in the top right corner of the listing card.

A menu will appear with several options. Select "Delete listing" from this menu. Depop will ask you to confirm the deletion. Tap "Delete" again to finalize. The listing vanishes from your shop and will no longer appear in search results.

The entire process takes less than a minute. You do not need to contact Depop support or wait for approval — the deletion is instant.

What happens to sold listings

Once an item sells, Depop locks the listing and prevents deletion. The sold item stays in your shop under a "Sold" section that buyers can view. This is intentional: Depop uses your sales history to build your seller reputation and show potential buyers that you have completed transactions.

Removing sold listings would erase your sales record, which would hurt your credibility as a seller. If you want to keep your shop clean, you can archive old sold items by deactivating them, but Depop does not offer a way to permanently hide sold listings from your profile.

Deactivating instead of deleting

Deactivating a listing hides it from buyers without removing it from your account. This is useful if you are unsure whether you want to sell an item, or if you want to relist it later under different terms. To deactivate, tap the three-dot menu on the listing and select "Deactivate listing".

A deactivated listing will not appear in search results or on your shop page, but you can reactivate it at any time by going to your profile, finding the listing, and selecting "Activate listing" from the menu. Reactivating takes seconds and restores the listing to your shop immediately.

Listings with pending offers or sales

If a buyer has made an offer on your item or a sale is in progress, you cannot delete the listing until the transaction is complete or cancelled. Depop prevents deletion to protect both buyer and seller from confusion about whether the deal is still active.

If you want to remove the listing, you must either accept the offer and complete the sale, or decline the offer and cancel the transaction. Once the status changes to "Sold" or "Cancelled", the listing will behave according to the rules above — sold items stay visible, and cancelled items can be deleted.

Bulk deletion is not available

Depop does not offer a bulk delete feature. You must delete listings one at a time using the three-dot menu. If you have many items to remove, this process takes longer, but there is no faster method within the app.

Some sellers use this as an opportunity to review each listing before deletion — checking the description, photos, and price to make sure they really want to remove it. If you are clearing out your entire shop, set aside time to go through listings methodically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a listing after I delete it?

No. Once you delete a listing, Depop does not keep a copy and you cannot restore it. If you want to relist the same item, you will need to create a new listing from scratch with new photos and description. This is why deactivating is often a better choice if you are uncertain.

Will deleting a listing affect my seller rating?

Deleting an unsold listing does not change your rating or feedback. Your rating is based only on completed sales and buyer reviews. Removing listings from your shop has no impact on your seller score.

What if I delete a listing by mistake?

Depop does not recover deleted listings. You will need to create a new listing if you want to sell the item again. To avoid accidental deletion, take a moment to confirm when the app asks you to verify the action.

Can I delete a listing if the buyer has not paid yet?

If a sale is marked as pending or awaiting payment, you cannot delete the listing until the buyer completes payment or the transaction is cancelled. Contact the buyer or wait for the payment window to close before you can remove the listing.

Does deactivating a listing keep my photos and description?

Yes. When you deactivate a listing, all your photos, description, price, and other details are saved. If you reactivate it later, everything will be exactly as you left it. This makes deactivation ideal for temporary removals.