How to Delete a Pin from Pinterest
Deleting a pin on Pinterest takes about ten seconds once you know where the button hides. Here is exactly how I remove a single pin, plus how to bulk-delete a whole batch when it is time to clean up a board.
Why and when to remove a pin
Old or broken links
Pins that point to dead pages or expired offers hurt more than they help.
Off-brand content
Clear out pins that no longer match the niche or look you want to be known for.
Underperformers
A pin with no saves or clicks after months is fine to retire and replace.
Duplicates and mistakes
Remove accidental repins, wrong images, or typo-filled pins that clutter a board.
How to delete a pin
The exact steps I use to delete one pin, and to bulk-delete several at once.
Log in and find the pin
Sign in to Pinterest and open the profile and board with the pin you want gone.
Open the pin
Click the pin so it opens full size on its own page.
Open the menu and edit
Click the three-dot menu, then choose Edit Pin.
Delete and confirm
Scroll to the bottom, click Delete, and confirm to remove it permanently.
For bulk delete, use Organize
Open the board and click the Organize button at the top.
Select many, then delete
Check every pin you want gone and hit Delete to clear them all at once.
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“A clean board sends a stronger signal to Pinterest than a crowded one. Do not be afraid to delete what is not working.“— Lori Ballen
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