How to Delete a Post on LinkedIn

Made a mistake on a LinkedIn post and need to delete it fast? You’ve come to the right place. Removing a post is simple, but knowing when to do it - and what happens afterward - is what separates a pro from an amateur. This guide will walk you through the exact steps for deleting a post on both desktop and mobile, help you decide when editing is a better choice, and cover best practices for managing your content like a professional.

Why Delete a LinkedIn Post in the First Place?

Before jumping into the “how,” let’s talk about the “why.” People need to remove LinkedIn posts for all sorts of reasons, and none of them are a big deal. It’s a normal part of managing a dynamic social media presence. Understanding the common scenarios can help you feel more confident about your decision.

• Typos and Factual Errors: It happens to everyone. Sometimes an error is too big or embarrassing for a simple edit, like getting a major product detail wrong or misspelling a client’s name in a headline. Instead of leaving a glaring mistake, a quick delete and re-post can be the cleanest solution.
• Outdated Information: Your LinkedIn feed is a reflection of what's current. Posts about a job opening that’s now filled, an event that happened last month, or a limited-time promotion that has expired can make your profile look dated. Deleting these keeps your feed fresh and relevant.
• A Shift in Brand Strategy: As your personal brand or company evolves, your messaging will too. A post from two years ago might not align with your current goals, values, or target audience. Removing old content that no longer fits is a smart way to maintain a consistent and professional brand identity.
• Extremely Low Engagement: While it’s not always necessary, sometimes a post just doesn’t land. If a post has been up for a while with virtually no likes or comments, you might choose to delete it to clean up your feed. You can then work on a new angle and try publishing again at a better time.
• Accidental Posts: Maybe you shared an article from the wrong account, posted a draft by mistake, or simply changed your mind about sharing something. A swift deletion fixes the issue immediately.

Whatever your reason, taking control of your content is a sign of a thoughtful content creator. Your profile is your professional storefront, and it’s perfectly acceptable to do a little housekeeping.

How to Delete a Post on LinkedIn (Desktop Version)

Deleting a post from your computer is a quick, straightforward process. Follow these five simple steps to remove any post, whether it’s from your personal profile or a Company Page you manage.

1. Navigate to Your Profile or Company Page

First, log in to your LinkedIn account. To delete a personal post, click on your "Me" icon in the top right corner of the navigation bar and select "View Profile." To delete a post from a Company Page, navigate to that page from your sidebar or by searching for it.

2. Find the Post You Want to Delete

Scroll down your profile or page feed to locate the post you want to get rid of. For older posts, you may need to go to your "Activity" section on your profile and filter by "Posts" to find it more easily.

3. Click the Three-Dot Menu Icon

In the top-right corner of the post’s content box, you'll see a small icon with three horizontal dots (...). This is the "more options" menu. Click on it to reveal a dropdown list of actions you can take.

4. Select "Delete Post"

In the dropdown menu, you'll see several options, including "Edit post," "Copy link to post," and others. Click on "Delete post."

5. Confirm Your Decision

LinkedIn will display a final confirmation pop-up to make sure you didn’t click "delete" by accident. It will say something like, "Delete post? Are you sure you want to permanently delete this post?" Click the blue "Delete" button to confirm. The post will immediately be removed from your profile and from the feeds of your connections.

How to Delete a Post on LinkedIn (Mobile App)

The process is just as simple on the go. If you notice a mistake while scrolling on your phone, you can take care of it in seconds using the LinkedIn mobile app for iOS or Android.

1. Open the LinkedIn App and Go to Your Activity

Launch the app and tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner. From the slide-out menu, tap "View Profile." From there, scroll down to your Activity section and tap on "See all activity." Then, select the "Posts" tab at the top of the screen to see a chronological list of everything you've published.

2. Find the Post

Scroll through your posts until you find the one you wish to remove.

3. Tap the Three-Dot Menu Icon

Just like on the desktop version, you'll see a three-dot icon (...) in the top-right corner of the post you want to remove. Tap it to open the options menu.

4. Select "Delete Post"

From the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen, tap "Delete post."

5. Confirm the Deletion

A confirmation window will pop up. Tap the "Delete" button to permanently remove the post. It’s that easy!

Deleting vs. Editing: Which One Should You Choose?

Before you hit that delete button, take a moment to consider if a simple edit might be a better option. The choice between deleting and editing depends on the magnitude of the error and the engagement the post has already received.

When to Edit a Post

Editing is your best friend when the mistake is small and the post is already getting good traction. You preserve the social proof - all the likes, comments, and shares - that you've already earned.

Choose to edit when you need to:

• Fix a minor spelling or grammar mistake.
• Add a forgotten hashtag or tag a person or company.
• Update or correct a URL.
• Clarify a sentence that wasn’t as clear as you thought.
• Add a quick update in the comments (or edit the post itself if the platform allows without tanking reach).

When to Delete a Post

Deleting is the nuclear option, but sometimes it’s the necessary one. Deleting completely wipes the slate clean, erasing both the mistake and any associated engagement.

Choose to delete when:

• There are major factual inaccuracies that fundamentally change the post's message.
• You attached the wrong image, document, or video.
• The link you shared is broken or leads to the wrong destination.
• The tone or content is off-brand, unprofessional, or something you no longer stand by.
• The post has zero or very little engagement, and you’d rather start fresh with an improved version.

What Happens After You Delete a LinkedIn Post?

Understanding the consequences of deleting a post is important. When you confirm the deletion, several things happen instantly and permanently.

• It's a Permanent Action: Once a post is deleted from LinkedIn, it’s gone for good. There is no "undo" button and no "trash" folder to pull it out of later. Be absolutely certain you want it gone before you confirm.
• All Engagement Disappears: Every Like, Comment, and Share associated with that post will be erased along with it. This is the main reason why editing a post with high engagement is often a better choice for minor corrections.
• It Vanishes from Analytics: The post will be removed from your LinkedIn Analytics data. You will no longer be able to track its views, engagement rate, or other metrics once it's deleted.
• Potential for Brief Caching: While the post is removed from LinkedIn's platform immediately, it's possible that a cached version might exist briefly in a search engine’s index. However, this is temporary and will be cleared the next time the search engine crawls your profile.

Best Practices for Managing Your LinkedIn Content

Learning how to delete posts is a useful skill, but the goal is to have to do it as little as possible. Adopting a few simple habits can help you create higher-quality content and avoid common mistakes.

1. Proofread Before You Publish

This seems obvious, but it's the most overlooked step. Before hitting "Post," read your content out loud. This simple action helps you catch awkward phrasing, typos, and grammatical errors your eyes might miss. Double-check names, titles, and company mentions. Click your links to make sure they work and go to the intended destination.

2. Have an Approval Workflow

If you're posting on behalf of a company or have a team, establish a simple approval process. Having a second pair of eyes look over content is invaluable for catching a mistake you've become blind to. Something as simple as a quick "does this look okay?" message on Slack can save you from a public error.

3. Use a Scheduling Tool for a Second Look

Writing and publishing a post in the same moment increases the likelihood of mistakes. Using a scheduling tool to plan your content in advance gives you a crucial time buffer. When you review your posts laid out in a content calendar, you're viewing them with a fresh perspective, which makes it much easier to spot typos or notice that an image isn't quite right.

4. Don't Fear Imperfection

Even with the best processes in place, mistakes will happen. Everyone makes them. The key is to handle them gracefully. Act quickly to correct the error, be transparent if needed, and move on. Don’t let the fear of a potential mistake stop you from sharing valuable content with your network.

Final Thoughts

Deleting a LinkedIn post is a simple mechanical process, whether you're working from your desktop or on your mobile device. More important than the “how” is the “when” - making a strategic choice between editing to preserve social proof or deleting for a clean slate is a key part of managing your professional presence online.

We built Postbase because we know that managing a polished and professional content calendar is about more than just avoiding mistakes. It’s about control and clarity. Using our visual calendar, you get to see all your scheduled posts laid out logically, allowing your team to review everything before it goes live. Scheduling your content in advance lets you step back, see the bigger picture, and catch those small errors that happen when you're rushing, bringing a sense of calm and order to the entire process.