How To Delete a Reddit Post?

Reddit is a social news forum known for its unique upvote and downvote system.

Reddit allows users to post comments which are socially curated through voting.

The posts are ranked based on popularity through votes and can be seen by all Reddit users.

But how can you delete a post once it’s posted?

If a user deletes a post without editing the content, the user name will change to [deleted], but the post’s text will remain intact and no longer show in the post listings.

For more details on deleting a Reddit post, continue reading the article.

How To Delete a Post on Reddit?

Deleting a post on the web browser and the Reddit app can slightly differ. To delete a post on Reddit, follow the instructions below for each.

Deleting Reddit Posts Using PC’s Web Browser

If you wish to delete a Reddit post using a computer’s browser, then here’s how you can delete a post:

1. Navigate to Reddit in your browser and log in.
2. Click on the dropdown icon next to your username in the top right corner.
3. Select “Profile.”
4. Click on the “Posts” tab. It will open up the lists of all your posts.
5. Scroll through the posts and click the three dots under the post you want to delete.
6. Select “Delete.”
7. Confirm by clicking “Delete post.”

Deleting Posts Using the Reddit App

If you wish to delete a Reddit post using your mobile device, follow the instructions below:

1. Open the Reddit app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your profile icon or avatar on the top right of the screen.
3. Select “My profile.” This will show you all the posts.
4. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the post you want to delete.
5. Select the “Delete” option.
6. Confirm by tapping “Delete” again.

How to Delete a Comment on Reddit?

Deleting a comment is very similar to deleting a post on Reddit. We’ll discuss deleting comments from the web browser and the Reddit app.

Deleting Comments on Reddit Using a Web Browser

Follow these steps:

1. Click on the dropdown icon next to your username in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Select “Profile.”
3. Click the “Comments” tab. It will open up the list of all your comments.
4. Go to the comment you want to delete, and at the bottom of the comment, click on the three-dot menu.
5. Click “Delete.”
6. Confirm by clicking “Delete” once more.

Deleting Comments Using the Reddit App

Follow these steps:

1. Tap on your profile icon or avatar on the top right of the screen.
2. Select “My profile.”
3. Tap on the “Comments” tab. This will show you all the comments you have made.
4. Tap on the comment you want to delete; it will take you to the post where you originally commented.
5. Tap on the three-dot menu at the bottom of the comment.
6. Tap on “Delete.”
7. Confirm by tapping “Delete.”

Endnote

Reddit allows users to delete posts and comments.

It is, however, essential to note that when a post is deleted, the link to the post will still exist, but the post itself is deleted.

It means you cannot permanently delete a post from Reddit servers, but you can delete it for public view.

To delete a post or comment on Reddit, you just have to go to your profile, open the post or comment you want to delete, and then click delete from the actions menu.

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