Delete Board Pinterest: How to Remove a Board
To delete a board on Pinterest, go to the board you want to remove, click the pencil icon (Edit) in the top-right corner, scroll to the bottom of the edit panel, and click “Delete board.” You’ll be asked to confirm, and once you do, the board and all its Pins are permanently removed—this cannot be undone.
What Deleting a Board Actually Does
When you delete a Pinterest board, you remove the board itself and every Pin saved to it from your profile. The Pins are not recoverable, and any comments or likes on those Pins vanish with them. If other people have repinned content from your board, their copies remain on their own boards—deleting your board does not delete Pins that others have already saved. However, if a Pin was unique to your board (you uploaded it yourself and no one else has repinned it), it will be removed from Pinterest entirely.
Deleting a board is different from archiving or hiding it. Pinterest does not have an “archive” feature for boards; you can either keep a board public or make it secret. A secret board is visible only to you (and any contributors you’ve added), which is a good middle ground if you’re unsure about permanent deletion.
Step-by-Step: How to Delete a Board on Desktop
- Log in to Pinterest on your computer and go to your profile by clicking your profile picture.
- Click on the board you want to delete to open it.
- Click the pencil icon (Edit) in the top-right corner of the board.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the edit panel and click “Delete board.”
- Confirm by clicking “Delete” in the pop-up window.
That’s it. The board disappears immediately. There is no undo, so double-check that you don’t need any of the Pins before confirming.
How to Delete a Board on Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Open the Pinterest app and tap your profile picture at the bottom-right.
- Tap the board you want to delete.
- Tap the pencil icon (or “Edit” if shown) at the top of the board.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap “Delete board.”
- Confirm by tapping “Delete” again.
The mobile flow is nearly identical to desktop, though the exact icon placement may vary slightly with app updates. If you don’t see the pencil icon, look for three dots (…) in the top-right corner; some versions put the edit option there.
What Happens to Your Pins and Followers
Your followers will no longer see the deleted board on your profile, and any of their own boards that contained Pins from yours are unaffected. If someone had saved a Pin from your board, that Pin remains on their board with your username attached as the original saver. If the Pin was only on your board and no one else saved it, it’s gone forever.
You might also want to know: deleting a board does not delete your account or affect your other boards. It’s a one-time action for that specific board. If you accidentally delete a board, there’s no way to recover it, so consider making it secret instead if you’re just trying to hide it temporarily.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
- Thinking “Hide” means “Delete”: Pinterest doesn’t have a hide feature. Making a board secret hides it from others, but it still exists on your profile (only you see it).
- Assuming deleting a board removes Pins from others: It doesn’t. Only your own copies are removed.
- Deleting the wrong board: Double-check the board name before confirming. The confirmation pop-up shows the board name, so read it carefully.
- Expecting a recycle bin: Pinterest has no trash or recycle bin for boards. Once deleted, it’s gone.
Alternatives to Deleting a Board
If you’re not sure you want to permanently delete a board, consider these options:
- Make it secret: This hides the board from your profile and search results. Only you and any contributors can see it. You can make it public again later.
- Remove individual Pins: If you only want to get rid of a few Pins, open the board, click the Pin, and select “Delete” (or the trash icon). This keeps the board intact.
- Reorganize: Instead of deleting, you can move Pins to another board by editing the Pin and changing its board.
Safety and Privacy Considerations
Before deleting a board, think about whether it contains personal information. Boards with travel plans, home addresses, or children’s photos might be better deleted if you’re concerned about privacy. However, remember that anything you’ve posted publicly may have been seen or saved by others, so deletion doesn’t guarantee complete removal from the internet. If you’re deleting a board because you’re closing your account, know that deleting your entire account also removes all boards and Pins, but it’s a separate process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted Pinterest board?
No, Pinterest does not offer a way to restore a deleted board. Once you confirm deletion, the board and its Pins are permanently removed. There is no recycle bin or undo option.
Does deleting a board delete the Pins from my other boards?
No, deleting a board only removes the Pins that are saved on that specific board. Pins saved to other boards remain untouched. If the same Pin is on multiple boards, it stays on the other boards.
What’s the difference between deleting and making a board secret?
Deleting removes the board permanently. Making it secret hides it from your profile and search results, but you can still see it and make it public later. Secret boards are useful for private planning or saving content you don’t want others to see.
Why don’t I see the “Delete board” option?
If you can’t find the delete option, make sure you’re the owner of the board. You can only delete boards you created. If you’re a contributor to someone else’s board, you can’t delete it. Also, check that you’re using the latest version of the Pinterest app or website.
What happens to my followers when I delete a board?
Your followers will no longer see the board on your profile. They won’t be notified about the deletion. If they had saved Pins from that board, those Pins remain on their boards.
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