What makes Pinterest unique from any other social media platform is the existence of its Pinterest Boards. It is a place where you can store every piece of content in an organized manner.
However, there will be times when you may want to remove some Pinterest boards that you no longer need or are no longer relevant. But do not worry because deleting boards is a quick, straightforward process with just a few easy steps.
If you’ve been wondering how to delete a Pinterest board, here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete Pinterest boards on both browsers and mobile phone app.
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What are Pinterest Boards?
Before you go straight to deleting your boards, let’s quickly review what a Pinterest board is. A Pinterest board is a collection of Pinterest Pins (images or videos) that you have saved from within the platform or from other websites.
Once you go to your Pinterest account, you and other Pinterest users will see your entire board list. Each board usually has a topic that can be identified through a board name like “Healthy Recipes” “Home Decor” or “Work From Home Ideas”.
Pinterest boards can also have various purposes including Mood Boards, and boards can also become your portfolio where your clients or customers can look at.
Why Delete a Pinterest Board?
Deleting boards is a great way to declutter your Pinterest profile. But why do Pinterest users delete their boards, first of all? Here is a list of some good possible reasons:
- The board might be full of old ideas or trends that you’re no longer interested in.
- You may want to clean up your profile by deleting boards that don’t fit with your current aesthetic or needs.
- You have a lot of unwanted pins in that certain board and you do not want to manually delete those saved pin.
- Too many boards can make your Pinterest profile cluttered, making it hard to find the ones you actually use.
- You may have created secret (private) boards for certain events or projects and no longer need them after the project is done.
Whatever your reason, deleting a Pinterest board is an easy, simple process, and you can always create a new one later if needed.
How to Delete a Pinterest Board on a Desktop
Go to the Pinterest website at www.pinterest.com on your web browser and log in with your account details if you’re not already signed in.
Once you’re logged in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. This will take you to your Pinterest profile.
Click the Saved tab and you will see your board list.
Scroll through your boards and find the one you want to delete. Click on the board’s title to open it.
Once you’re on the board page, you’ll see three-dot icon (•••) next to the board name. Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
From the dropdown menu, click on “Edit Board.” This will open a new window where you can edit the board’s details.
At the bottom of the “Edit Board” window, you’ll see the option “Delete board.” Click on this.
Pinterest will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the board. If you’re sure, click on “Delete forever.” Be careful, as deleting a board is permanent, and you won’t be able to get it back.
*Do note that you cannot delete group boards you do not own – but you can delete those that you created.
How to Delete a Pinterest Board on Mobile App
Launch the Pinterest app on your mobile device or tablet and log in if you haven’t yet.
Tap on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will take you to your profile page. Click on the Saved tab and you will see there your boards list.
Scroll through your boards and tap on the one you wish to delete to open it.
Once the board is open, tap the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu.
From the menu, select “Edit board and header image.” This will take you to the board’s settings.
Scroll down until you see the “Delete board” option at the bottom of the screen. Tap on it.
Pinterest will ask if you’re sure you want to delete the board. If you are, tap on “Delete forever.” Keep in mind that this action is permanent.
What Happens After Deleting a Board
When you delete a board, all the Pins saved to that board will also be deleted. If there are Pins you want to save, make sure to move them to another board before deleting them because there is no way of reviving those pins anymore.
If you’re deleting a secret board, remember that it will be completely removed from your profile, and no one, including you, will be able to access it again.
If you delete group boards or boards you have been collaborating on with others, the board and its content will disappear for everyone who has access. If you don’t want to delete the board for everyone, consider leaving the board instead of deleting it.
If you’re trying to clean up your Pinterest profile but don’t want to lose your Pins, you could simply merge boards or move Pins to other boards instead of deleting them.
Alternatives to Deleting a Pinterest Board
- Archive the Board: Instead of deleting the board, you can archive it. Archiving hides the board from your profile and stops showing it in searches or suggestions, but you can still access your archived boards if you ever want to. Other Pinterest users will not see it unless you unarchive.
- Make the Board Secret: If you want to keep the board but don’t want others to see it, you can make it a secret. Only you (and any collaborators) will be able to view your secret boards.
- If your board is cluttered but contains some Pins you want to keep, consider moving those Pins to another board before deleting the original one.
I’m Anastasia and I’m a full-time blogger, online entrepreneur, and Pinterest marketing strategist. I help digital entrepreneurs and bloggers drive targeted traffic from Pinterest either through my online courses or through Pinterest consultancy.