Pinterest is a popular platform for collecting ideas, inspiration, and visual content through saved boards. Over time, your account can get cluttered with old or unused boards. If you’re ready to clean up your profile and wondering how to delete boards on Pinterest, this guide walks you through the process on both mobile and desktop.
Whether you created a board by mistake, changed your content strategy, or simply want to remove a private board, deletion is quick and easy.
Why You Might Want to Delete Pinterest Boards
There are several common reasons for removing boards from your Pinterest account:
You no longer use or update the board
The content no longer fits your interests or goals
You created a duplicate board
You want to better organize your saved content
You’re decluttering or refreshing your profile
Deleting old or irrelevant boards can help make your Pinterest experience cleaner and more organized.
What Happens When You Delete a Pinterest Board
Before deleting a board, here’s what you should know:
- All Pins inside the board are permanently deleted
- Followers of the board will lose access to it
- Collaborators (if any) will lose access and control
- The board cannot be restored after deletion
Make sure you’ve saved any Pins you want to keep by moving them to another board before deletion.
How to Delete a Pinterest Board on Mobile App (iPhone or Android)
- Open the Pinterest app
- Tap your profile icon at the bottom right
- Scroll to find the board you want to delete
- Tap the board to open it
- Tap the three dots at the top-right corner
- Select Edit board
- Scroll down and tap Delete board
- Confirm by tapping Delete forever
Once deleted, the board and its contents are permanently removed from your account.
How to Delete a Pinterest Board on Desktop (Web Browser)
- Visit pinterest.com and log in
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner
- Find and click the board you want to delete
- Click the three dots at the top-right of the board
- Choose Edit board
- Click Delete board at the bottom of the popup
- Confirm by clicking Delete forever
The board will be instantly removed from your profile and cannot be recovered.
How to Delete Group Boards on Pinterest
If you created a group board with collaborators, you can still delete it:
- Open the group board
- Tap or click Edit board
- Scroll down and select Delete board
- Confirm your decision
If you’re only a collaborator, you can’t delete the board, but you can leave it:
- Open the board
- Tap the three dots
- Select Leave board
This removes the board from your profile, but it remains active for other members.
How to Move Pins Before Deleting a Board
If you want to keep certain Pins from a board before deleting:
- Open the board
- Tap Organize (mobile) or click the Organize button (desktop)
- Select the Pins you want to keep
- Tap or click Move
- Choose another board to move them into
Once the Pins are moved, you can safely delete the original board.
How to Archive a Pinterest Board Instead of Deleting
If you’re unsure about deleting a board permanently, you can archive it:
On mobile or desktop:
- Open the board
- Tap or click the three dots
- Select Archive
Archived boards are hidden from your profile but remain saved. You can reactivate them later if needed.
FAQs About Deleting Pinterest Boards
Can I recover a deleted Pinterest board?
No. Once a board is deleted, it cannot be restored. Make sure to move any important Pins before deletion.
What happens to Pins when I delete a board?
All Pins saved to that board are permanently deleted unless moved to another board beforehand.
Can I delete someone else’s board I’m collaborating on?
No. Only the creator of the board can delete it. If you’re a collaborator, you can leave the board.
Is there a way to delete multiple boards at once?
No. Pinterest does not currently offer bulk deletion. You must delete boards one at a time.
What’s the difference between archiving and deleting a board?
Archiving hides the board without deleting its contents. Deleting removes the board and all Pins permanently.