What you can delete on Reddit

Reddit stores three separate things you can remove: your post and comment history (what you wrote), your search history (what you looked up), and your saved posts (things you bookmarked). You can delete all of them, but the process is different for each one. Deleting your history does not remove your account — it just clears the record of what you did on the site.

The most important thing to know: Reddit does not have a "delete all history at once" button. You will need to handle posts and comments separately from search history. If you have years of activity, this takes time. Some people use third-party tools to speed this up, which we cover below.

Key Takeaways

  • You can delete individual posts and comments one at a time through your profile, or use a third-party tool to delete many at once.
  • Search history clears through your account settings and disappears immediately once you turn off the setting.
  • Saved posts can be removed individually or all at once by clearing your saved folder.
  • Deleted posts and comments are removed from public view but Reddit's servers may keep copies for a limited time.
  • Third-party deletion tools work by automating the deletion process, but they require you to grant them temporary access to your account.

Delete individual posts and comments manually

If you only have a few posts or comments to remove, you can delete them one at a time without any tools. Go to your profile by clicking your username in the top right corner, then select the Posts or Comments tab. Find the post or comment you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. Confirm the deletion when Reddit asks you to.

This method works well if you want to remove specific posts but keep others. The downside is that it takes a long time if you have hundreds or thousands of items. Most people only use this approach for a handful of recent posts they regret.

Use a third-party tool to delete many posts at once

Tools like Shreddit (formerly Shred), Reddit Nuke, and Pushshift automate the deletion process by logging into your account and removing posts and comments in bulk. These tools let you filter by date, subreddit, or score, so you can delete everything from a certain time period or keep posts above a certain number of upvotes.

To use one of these tools, you visit their website, log in with your Reddit account, and choose your deletion settings. The tool then goes through your history and deletes items according to your choices. This usually takes several hours or overnight, depending on how much history you have. After the tool finishes, you can revoke its access to your account through Reddit's Apps and websites settings.

The trade-off is that you are giving a third-party website temporary access to your account. Use only tools that are well-known and actively maintained. Read the reviews and check when the tool was last updated before you use it. Never use a tool that asks for your password directly — legitimate tools use Reddit's login system instead.

Clear your search history

Reddit keeps a record of everything you search for on the site. To stop this and clear what is already stored, go to your account settings by clicking your username and selecting User Settings. Scroll down to the Privacy and Safety section and look for Search History. Toggle off the switch that says Save my search history.

Once you turn this off, Reddit stops recording your searches going forward. The searches you made before will still be visible in your search bar as suggestions, but they will not be stored in your account. If you want to clear the suggestions themselves, you can delete them one at a time by hovering over each search and clicking the X that appears.

Remove your saved posts

Saved posts are things you bookmarked to read later. To see them, click your username and select Saved. From here, you can remove individual posts by clicking the bookmark icon again (it will be filled in), which unsaves the post. If you want to unsave everything at once, there is no single button, but you can use the same third-party tools mentioned above — most of them have an option to delete saved posts along with your history.

Alternatively, you can go through your saved folder manually and unsave posts in batches. This is slower but gives you control over what stays and what goes.

What happens after you delete

When you delete a post or comment, it disappears from your profile and from the subreddit where you posted it. Other people cannot see it anymore. However, Reddit's servers may keep a copy of the deleted content for a limited time as part of their backup system. The company does not publish exactly how long they keep these backups, but deleted content is generally not accessible to the public.

If your post was popular and other people quoted it or took screenshots, those copies will still exist elsewhere on the internet. Deletion only removes your original post from Reddit itself. Some subreddits also keep archives of deleted posts, though this is less common now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting my history delete my account?

No. Deleting your posts, comments, and search history does not close your account or change your username. Your account stays active. If you want to delete your account entirely, that is a separate option in your account settings.

Can I delete comments on other people's posts?

Yes, you can delete any comment you wrote, even if it is on someone else's post. The comment will disappear from that post, and the person who made the post will see that a comment was removed. You cannot delete comments written by other people.

Do third-party deletion tools cost money?

Most popular deletion tools are free to use. Some may ask for a donation or have a premium version with extra features, but the basic deletion function is usually available at no cost. Always check the tool's website before you log in to see if there are any fees.

What if I want to keep some posts but delete others?

Use the manual deletion method or a third-party tool with filtering options. Tools like Shreddit let you keep posts above a certain score, from certain subreddits, or from certain dates. This way you can delete old or low-scoring content while keeping posts you are proud of.

Does Reddit notify other users when I delete a post?

Reddit does not send notifications when you delete your own posts or comments. People who were having a conversation with you will see that a comment was deleted, but they will not get a notification about it. If your post was linked elsewhere on the internet, those links will break once you delete it.