How to Unsave Pins on Pinterest (2026 Quick Guide)

Quick Answer: To unsave a pin, open it → click the three dots (...) → select Edit Pin → scroll down and click Delete this Pin → confirm by clicking Delete again. The pin is permanently removed from your board.

Desktop: How to Unsave a Single Pin

Step 1: Go to your profile

Click your profile picture (top-right corner)

Step 2: Open the board

Click the board containing the pin

Step 3: Open the pin

Click on the pin you want to delete

Step 4: Click the three dots (...)

Located in the bottom-right corner of the pin

Step 5: Select "Edit Pin"

Step 6: Click "Delete this Pin"

Found at the bottom of the edit menu

Step 7: Confirm deletion

Click "Delete" again when prompted

Done. The pin is permanently deleted. For more detailed instructions on deleting pins, including bulk deletion methods, see our guide on how to delete a Pinterest pin.

Mobile (iOS/Android): How to Unsave a Single Pin

Step 1: Tap your profile picture

Located in bottom-right corner

Step 2: Open the board

Tap the board with the pin

Step 3: Find the pin

Scroll to locate it

Step 4: Long-press the pin

Hold your finger on it for 1-2 seconds

Step 5: Tap the pencil icon (Edit)

Appears in the options

Step 6: Tap "Delete this Pin"

At the bottom of the screen

Step 7: Confirm

Tap "Delete" again

Done. The pin is removed.

How to Delete Multiple Pins at Once

Desktop:

Step 1: Go to your profile and open the board

Step 2: Click "Organize"

Button appears below the board name

Step 3: Select pins

Click each pin you want to delete
A checkmark appears on selected pins

Step 4: Click the trash can icon

Appears at the bottom after selecting pins

Step 5: Confirm deletion

Click "Delete" when prompted

All selected pins are deleted.

Mobile:

Step 1: Open the board in the app

Step 2: Tap "Organize"

Located at bottom-left of screen

Step 3: Tap pins to select

Black outline appears around selected pins

Step 4: Tap the trash can icon

Step 5: Tap "Delete" to confirm

All selected pins are removed.

"Unsave" vs "Delete" - What's the Difference?

They mean the same thing. Both remove the pin from your board.

"Unsave" appears:

Immediately after saving a pin
For a few seconds only
Allows quick undo

"Delete" appears:

After the unsave window closes
In the Edit Pin menu
Same result as unsave

Important: Once deleted, pins cannot be recovered. They're permanently gone.

What Happens When You Delete a Pin?

If you saved someone else's pin:

Removed from YOUR board only
Still exists on Pinterest
Original pin unaffected
Other people's saves remain

If you created the pin yourself:

Removed from your board
Still exists on Pinterest if others repinned it
Your original is deleted
Repins by others stay active

Common Questions

Can I recover a deleted pin? No. Once deleted, it's permanently gone. Save important pins elsewhere before deleting.

Will deleting a pin notify anyone? No. Deletions are silent. No one is notified when you remove a pin from your board.

Can I delete pins from the "All Pins" view? No. You must go into the specific board to delete pins. Bulk delete only works within individual boards.

Why can't I delete some pins in a group board? You can only delete pins YOU added to a group board. Pins added by other collaborators can only be deleted by them or the board owner.

Is there a limit to how many pins I can delete? No official limit, but deleting hundreds at once might trigger Pinterest's spam filters temporarily.

Can I hide a pin instead of deleting it? Yes. Use the "Archive" feature instead. Go to Edit Pin → Archive. You can unarchive later if you change your mind.

How do I delete an entire board with all its pins? Go to the board → click the pencil icon → scroll down → click "Delete board." You have 7 days to restore it before permanent deletion. For step-by-step instructions, see our guide on how to delete a Pinterest board. If you've already deleted a board, you can recover it within 7 days using our recovery guide.

Tips for Managing Pins

Before deleting: ✓ Double-check it's the right pin ✓ Consider archiving instead (reversible) ✓ Download the image if you want to keep it

When to delete pins:

Duplicate pins
Outdated content
Off-topic pins on your boards
Broken links
Accidental saves
AI-generated content you want to remove (learn how to turn off AI posts on Pinterest)

Alternative to deleting:

Move pins to different boards (three dots → Move)
Archive pins to hide them temporarily
Create "Misc" board for pins you're unsure about

For creating new pins to replace deleted ones, see our guide on how to make a pin on Pinterest.

Regular cleanup:

Review boards quarterly
Remove pins that no longer fit
Keep boards focused and organized

For more Pinterest optimization strategies, check out our Pinterest tips and tricks guide and Pinterest posting strategy. To expand your reach, consider joining group boards on Pinterest. If you're looking for pins you've saved, see our guide on how to see liked pins on Pinterest.

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