You can delete clips you've created on Twitch through your Creator Dashboard, and the process takes about two minutes

Twitch clips are short video segments that viewers or you can create from your streams. Once a clip exists, only you (the channel owner) can delete it — viewers cannot remove clips they made. Deletion is permanent: the clip disappears from your channel, from search results, and from anywhere else it was shared on Twitch. If someone downloaded or shared the clip link elsewhere on the internet, those copies remain outside Twitch's control.

The deletion process differs slightly depending on whether you're deleting a clip you created yourself or one that a viewer created from your stream. Both routes start in the same place: your Creator Dashboard.

Key Takeaways

  • Only the channel owner can delete clips; viewers cannot remove clips they created from your stream.
  • Deleted clips are removed from Twitch permanently, but copies shared elsewhere on the internet are not affected.
  • You access clip deletion through Creator Dashboard > Content > Clips, then select the clip and choose delete.
  • Clips you created yourself and clips viewers created from your stream both appear in the same list and delete the same way.
  • If a clip has been shared widely, deleting it from Twitch does not remove it from external websites or social media platforms.

Finding and deleting clips through Creator Dashboard

Log into your Twitch account and go to Creator Dashboard (the link appears in the menu when you click your profile icon in the top right). Once you're in Creator Dashboard, click Content in the left sidebar, then select Clips.

You'll see a list of all clips from your channel, including ones you created and ones viewers created. The list shows the clip title, when it was created, how many views it has, and who created it. Find the clip you want to delete and click the three-dot menu icon on the right side of that clip's row. Select Delete from the menu that appears. Twitch will ask you to confirm — click Delete again, and the clip is removed.

The entire process takes less than a minute once you're in Creator Dashboard. There's no waiting period or recovery option after you confirm deletion.

What happens to clips after deletion

Once deleted, the clip no longer appears on your channel, in Twitch search results, or in your followers' feeds. If someone had bookmarked the clip or saved the direct link, that link will return a "clip not found" error. Viewers who watched the clip before deletion can still remember it, but they cannot access it through Twitch anymore.

However, if the clip was shared on Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, Discord, or any other platform outside Twitch, those copies remain. Deleting from Twitch does not remove embeds or links from other websites. If you need the clip removed from a specific external site, you'll need to contact that platform or ask the person who posted it to take it down.

Deleting clips created by viewers versus clips you created

Twitch allows both you and your viewers to create clips from your live streams. In Creator Dashboard, both types appear in the same Clips list, and you delete them the same way. The only difference is the "Created by" column, which shows either your name or the viewer's name.

You have the right to delete any clip from your channel, regardless of who created it. This is useful if a viewer's clip contains something you'd rather not have associated with your channel, or if you want to remove clips that are outdated or no longer represent your content.

Clips that won't appear in your list

Clips from streams that ended more than 60 days ago may not appear in Creator Dashboard, even though they still exist on Twitch. If you're looking for an older clip, try searching for it directly using Twitch's search bar at the top of the site. Search for your channel name plus a keyword from the clip title. Once you find it, you can click through to the clip page and look for a menu option to delete it from there.

If a clip is very old and no longer shows up in search, it may have been archived or removed by Twitch for violating community guidelines. In that case, it's already gone from public view.

Bulk deletion and managing clips over time

Twitch does not have a bulk delete feature that lets you remove multiple clips at once. If you want to clean up your channel and remove many clips, you'll need to delete them one at a time through Creator Dashboard. This can take a while if you have hundreds of clips, but there's no faster method within Twitch itself.

Some creators use this as motivation to be selective about which clips they allow or create. You can disable clip creation from your channel entirely by going to Creator Dashboard > Settings > Moderation and toggling off "Allow clips." This prevents viewers from creating new clips, though it doesn't delete existing ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a clip after I delete it?

No. Deletion on Twitch is permanent and immediate. Once you confirm deletion, the clip cannot be recovered. If you think you might want the clip later, download it to your computer before deleting it from Twitch.

If I delete a clip, does it get removed from YouTube or Twitter?

No. Deleting a clip from Twitch only removes it from Twitch. If someone embedded the clip or shared a link on another platform, that copy remains. You would need to contact the platform or the person who posted it to have it removed elsewhere.

Can I delete clips from someone else's channel?

No. Only the channel owner can delete clips. If a clip on someone else's channel violates Twitch's community guidelines, you can report it using the flag icon on the clip page, and Twitch will review it.

Why can't I find a clip I want to delete?

Clips older than 60 days may not show in Creator Dashboard. Try searching for the clip using Twitch's search bar. If it doesn't appear in search either, Twitch may have removed it for violating guidelines, or it may have been deleted already.

What's the difference between deleting a clip and disabling clip creation?

Deleting a clip removes one specific video. Disabling clip creation prevents viewers from making new clips going forward, but doesn't delete clips that already exist. You can turn clip creation back on anytime in Creator Dashboard > Settings > Moderation.