{"id":32619,"date":"2025-10-14T03:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=32619"},"modified":"2025-10-15T04:06:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:06:02","slug":"delete-reddit-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/delete-reddit-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Your Reddit Account, History, and Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deleting your Reddit account only takes a couple of clicks, but it doesn\u2019t erase your content on the platform. Posts, comments, and profile details will remain unless you remove them first. If your goal is a clean break and better control over your data, it\u2019s important to handle those pieces before you close the account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to do, both before and during the process of permanently deleting your Reddit account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wyn\">What You Need to Know Before You Hit Delete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may be a couple of things you want to do before your Reddit account is gone. Here\u2019s what you should know before you close it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You\u2019re deleting your account, not deactivating it: <\/strong>You won\u2019t be able to get it back, and your username becomes unavailable to anyone, including you, should you decide to get back on Reddit in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deleting your account doesn\u2019t delete your posts: <\/strong>Posts, comments, and any interactions tied to your username will still exist, but they\u2019ll appear under \u201cu\/[deleted].\u201d You\u2019ll have to <a href=\"#htd3\">delete all your posts and comments manually<\/a> before closing your account if you want them gone for good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You need to cancel Reddit Premium first: <\/strong>Your subscription won\u2019t automatically end when you delete your account. <a href=\"#htc2\">Make sure you cancel it separately<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can ask for your Reddit data: <\/strong>If you want to download a copy of your Reddit data, you can request this through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/settings\/data-request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reddit\u2019s official data request form<\/a>, which will send you a link to download your history, including posts, comments, and upvotes. Note that it may take a few days, so you might want to request it in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htd1\">How to Delete Your Reddit Account on Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deleting your Reddit account from your browser is simple. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reddit.com<\/a> and log into your account.<\/li>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-1024x501.png\" alt=\"The Reddit login page on desktop showing sign-in options for phone, Google, Apple, and username\/password.\" class=\"wp-image-32622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-1536x751.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen-1200x587.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.reddit-desktop-login-screen.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click your profile icon in the top-right corner, then select <em>Settings <\/em>from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-1024x541.png\" alt=\"The Reddit desktop view with the profile menu expanded, showing the Settings option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-1536x811.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu-1200x634.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.reddit-desktop-profile-settings-menu.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down in the <em>Account <\/em>tab to find the<em> Delete Account<\/em> option. You can find it under the <em>Advanced <\/em>section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-1024x515.png\" alt=\"The Reddit account settings page displaying the Delete account option under the Advanced section.\" class=\"wp-image-32624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting-1200x604.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.reddit-desktop-delete-account-setting.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reddit will ask you to re-enter your username and password. This is just a security check to confirm it\u2019s really you. Reddit gives you the option to say why you\u2019re leaving; you can skip this if you want.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-1024x506.png\" alt=\"The Reddit account deletion form asking for a username and password, with an optional field to provide a reason for leaving.\" class=\"wp-image-32625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-1024x506.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-1536x758.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form-1200x592.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.reddit-desktop-delete-account-form.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the box next to \u201cI understand that deleted accounts are not recoverable\u201d and click <em>Delete<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-1024x508.png\" alt=\"The Reddit deletion screen showing a checkbox to confirm that account deletion is not reversible, along with the Delete button.\" class=\"wp-image-32626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-1536x762.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation-1200x596.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.reddit-desktop-final-delete-confirmation.png 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htd2\">How to Delete Your Reddit Account on Mobile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using a browser on mobile, you can follow the same <a href=\"#htd1\">steps for deleting your Reddit account on desktop<\/a>. If you use the Reddit app on your mobile device, follow these exact steps to close your Reddit account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ios-nbsp\">iOS\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Reddit app and tap your profile avatar in the top-right corner of the home screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-493x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app home screen on iOS highlighting the profile icon in the top-right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-32627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-493x1024.png 493w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-144x300.png 144w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-768x1595.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-740x1536.png 740w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-986x2048.png 986w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 85vw, 493px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the side menu, scroll to the bottom and tap <em>Settings<\/em> (gear icon).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-496x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit profile menu in its iOS app showing user information and the Settings option highlighted at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-32628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-496x1024.png 496w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-145x300.png 145w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-768x1586.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-744x1536.png 744w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu-991x2048.png 991w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7.reddit-ios-profile-settings-menu.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 85vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll all the way down the Settings menu until you see <em>Delete account<\/em> under the Support section. Tap <em>Delete account.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-515x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit iOS settings screen with the Delete account option highlighted under the Support section.\" class=\"wp-image-32630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-515x1024.png 515w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-768x1526.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-773x1536.png 773w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings-1031x2048.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8.reddit-ios-delete-account-settings.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 85vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A confirmation message will pop up explaining that your profile and username will be permanently removed, but your posts and comments will remain (disassociated from your account). Tap <em>Yes, Delete <\/em>to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation-569x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit iOS confirmation popup asking the user to confirm account deletion, with the \u201cYes, Delete\u201d button selected.\" class=\"wp-image-32631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation-569x1024.png 569w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation-167x300.png 167w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation-768x1382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation-854x1536.png 854w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9.reddit-ios-delete-account-confirmation.png 1063w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 85vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, you\u2019ll be prompted to verify your identity. Enter your username and password, then tap <em>Continue<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete-546x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit iOS prompt asking the user to enter their username and password to verify their identity before deletion.\" class=\"wp-image-32632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete-546x1024.png 546w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete-768x1440.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete-819x1536.png 819w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10.reddit-ios-verify-identity-to-delete.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 85vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reddit will ask you why you\u2019re leaving. You can enter a reason (like \u201cprivacy\u201d) or leave it blank. Tap <em>Continue<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup-545x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit iOS feedback popup asking the user to provide a reason for leaving.\" class=\"wp-image-32633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup-545x1024.png 545w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup-768x1443.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup-818x1536.png 818w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11.reddit-ios-leave-reason-popup.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 85vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A final warning will appear: \u201cBe absolutely sure before deleting your account.\u201d Tap <em>Delete <\/em>to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning-544x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit iOS warning message stating that account deletion is permanent, with the Delete button highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning-544x1024.png 544w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning-159x300.png 159w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning-768x1445.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning-816x1536.png 816w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12.reddit-ios-final-delete-warning.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 85vw, 544px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-android\">Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Reddit app and tap your profile icon in the top right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-539x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit Android home screen showing the profile icon highlighted in the top-right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-32635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-539x1024.png 539w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-768x1459.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-808x1536.png 808w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon-1078x2048.png 1078w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13.reddit-android-profile-icon.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 85vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap <em>Settings.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu-546x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit Android side menu expanded, with the Settings button highlighted at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-32636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu-546x1024.png 546w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu-768x1440.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu-819x1536.png 819w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14.reddit-android-open-settings-menu.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 85vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then select<em> Account settings <\/em>under your username.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings-549x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit Android settings screen with the Account settings option visible under the General section.\" class=\"wp-image-32638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings-549x1024.png 549w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings-768x1434.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings-823x1536.png 823w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15.reddit-android-account-settings.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 85vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and tap <em>Delete account <\/em>at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option-551x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit Android account settings page showing the Delete account button highlighted at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-32639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option-551x1024.png 551w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option-768x1428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option-826x1536.png 826w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16.reddit-android-delete-account-option.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 85vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A confirmation screen will appear explaining that deletion is permanent and your posts\/comments will remain as \u201cu\/[deleted].\u201d Tap <em>Yes, delete<\/em> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup-560x1024.png\" alt='The Reddit Android confirmation screen asking if the user wants to delete their account, with the \"Yes, delete\" button selected.' class=\"wp-image-32640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup-560x1024.png 560w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup-768x1404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup-840x1536.png 840w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17.reddit-android-confirm-delete-popup.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 85vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll be asked to verify your password. Enter it, then tap the <em>Done <\/em>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-536x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit Android screen prompting the user to enter their password before finalizing account deletion.\" class=\"wp-image-32641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-536x1024.png 536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-157x300.png 157w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-768x1468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-803x1536.png 803w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete-1071x2048.png 1071w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18.reddit-android-verify-password-delete.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 85vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>That\u2019s it. Your account will be deleted immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-delete-your-reddit-account-if-you-used-a-google-or-apple-account-to-sign-up\">How to Delete Your Reddit Account If You Used a Google or Apple Account to Sign Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you created your Reddit account via Google or Apple ID, you likely don\u2019t have a password set up. Regardless, Reddit will ask you for your username and password before it deletes your account, which is an issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way to fix this is to simply create a password for your account. Start by going to the Reddit login page and clicking <em>Forgot Password<\/em>. Enter the email address linked to your Google or Apple account, then follow the instructions to create a new password.<br><br>Once that\u2019s done, log in using your Reddit username and new password. Then go to your account settings, scroll down to the \u201cConnected Accounts\u201d section, and click <em>Disconnect<\/em> next to Google or Apple. After that, you can return to <a href=\"#htd2\">the deletion steps above<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htc1\">How to Clear Your Reddit Browsing and Search History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to leave as little trace behind as possible, you should clear your Reddit history before you delete your account. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ios\">iOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Reddit app and tap your profile icon in the top right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-493x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app home screen on iOS highlighting the profile icon in the top-right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-32627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-493x1024.png 493w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-144x300.png 144w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-768x1595.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-740x1536.png 740w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon-986x2048.png 986w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6.reddit-ios-profile-icon.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 85vw, 493px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-496x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on iOS showing the profile menu with the Settings option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-496x1024.png 496w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-145x300.png 145w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-768x1586.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-744x1536.png 744w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu-991x2048.png 991w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19.reddit-clear-history-ios-settings-menu.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 85vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down to <em>Advanced <\/em>and tap <em>Clear local history<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-503x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on iOS Settings screen with Clear local history option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-503x1024.png 503w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-147x300.png 147w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-768x1564.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-754x1536.png 754w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option-1005x2048.png 1005w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20.reddit-clear-history-ios-clear-option.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 85vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <em>OK <\/em>to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-507x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on iOS showing confirmation pop-up to clear local history with OK button\" class=\"wp-image-32644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-507x1024.png 507w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-768x1551.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-761x1536.png 761w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm-1014x2048.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/21.reddit-clear-history-ios-confirm.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 85vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-android-0\">Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Reddit app and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile-542x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on Android showing profile icon in the top-right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-32646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile-542x1024.png 542w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile-159x300.png 159w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile-768x1450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile-814x1536.png 814w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/23.reddit-clear-history-android-profile.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 85vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and tap <em>History<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-528x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on Android profile menu with History option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-528x1024.png 528w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-155x300.png 155w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-768x1489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-792x1536.png 792w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu-1056x2048.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/24.reddit-clear-history-android-history-menu.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 85vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the three dots (\u22ee) in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-515x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on Android History screen with three-dot menu highlighted in the top-right.\" class=\"wp-image-32648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-515x1024.png 515w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-768x1528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-772x1536.png 772w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots-1029x2048.png 1029w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.reddit-clear-history-android-three-dots.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 85vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <em>Clear history<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-525x1024.png\" alt=\"The Reddit app on the Android History screen with the Clear history option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-525x1024.png 525w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-768x1498.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-787x1536.png 787w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option-1050x2048.png 1050w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/26.reddit-clear-history-android-clear-option.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 85vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reddit-website\">Reddit Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click your profile icon and go to <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-1024x490.png\" alt=\"The Reddit website profile dropdown menu with Settings option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu-1200x574.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/28.reddit-clear-history-desktop-settings-menu.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the <em>Privacy<\/em> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-1024x512.png\" alt=\"The Reddit website Settings page with Privacy tab highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/29.reddit-clear-history-desktop-privacy-tab.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and click the <em>Clear <\/em>History button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-1024x531.png\" alt=\"Reddit's privacy settings on the website, with the &quot;Clear History&quot; button highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-1024x531.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-1536x796.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option-1200x622.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/30.reddit-clear-history-desktop-clear-option.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve used Reddit on multiple devices, you\u2019ll need to clear your app and browser history on each one separately. If you accessed Reddit through a browser, you may also want to clear your browser history, as your browser might still hold cookies, cached files, and login data. Clearing these helps reduce leftover traces and limits cross-site tracking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; padding: 1em; border-radius: 1em;\"><p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <\/strong>For an extra layer of privacy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/what-is-vpn\">consider using a VPN<\/a>. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address, making it harder for anyone, including Reddit, advertisers, or potential eavesdroppers on public Wi-Fi, to track your activity.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htd3\">How to Delete Your Posts, Comments, and Karma on Reddit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deleting your Reddit account only removes your username, profile picture, and your karma score. The rest of your content remains visible, now attributed to \u201cu\/[deleted].\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To delete your posts and comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Reddit Profile. On your profile page, you\u2019ll see Posts and Comments tabs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-1024x525.png\" alt=\"Desktop profile menu with View Profile selected to access posts and comments.\" class=\"wp-image-32654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-1536x787.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile-1200x615.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/32.reddit-desktop-view-profile.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For each post or comment, click the three dots (\u2026) next to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-1024x506.png\" alt=\"A user's post on Reddit, with the three-dot options menu highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-1024x506.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-1536x759.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options-1200x593.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/33.reddit-desktop-open-post-options.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <em>Delete <\/em>from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-1024x515.png\" alt='The options menu for a Reddit post, with the \"Delete\" option highlighted.' class=\"wp-image-32656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete-1200x603.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/34.reddit-desktop-select-delete.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <em>Yes, Delete.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-1024x483.png\" alt='A confirmation pop-up asking, \"Are you sure you want to delete this post?\" with Go Back and Yes, Delete buttons.' class=\"wp-image-32657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete-1200x566.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/35.reddit-desktop-confirm-delete.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Reddit doesn\u2019t offer a bulk delete option, so you\u2019ll need to do this for each post or comment individually. The steps for deleting posts and comments are the same on all OS, whether you\u2019re using Reddit on desktop, iOS, or Android. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htc2\">How to Cancel Reddit Premium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an active subscription to Reddit Premium, you\u2019ll need to cancel it separately before deleting your account. The steps depend on how you originally subscribed: through the Reddit website, Google Play, or Apple\u2019s App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-desktop-reddit-website\">Desktop (Reddit Website)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After logging in, click your profile avatar in the upper-right corner and choose <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-1024x483.png\" alt=\"The Reddit website profile dropdown menu with Settings option highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu-1200x566.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36.reddit-desktop-settings-menu.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under Reddit Premium section, click <em>Cancel Subscription<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Account settings page for Reddit Premium on desktop showing a Cancel subscription button.\" class=\"wp-image-32659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-1536x806.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription-1200x630.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/37.reddit-desktop-cancel-subscription.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the confirmation pop-up, select <em>Yes, Cancel<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-1024x524.png\" alt=\"Pop\u2011up dialog on reddit website asking to confirm cancellation of Reddit Premium and listing remaining benefits with a Yes, Cancel button.\" class=\"wp-image-32660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-1024x524.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-1536x786.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel-1200x614.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/38.reddit-desktop-confirm-cancel.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ios-app-store\">iOS (App Store)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Settings app on your iPhone\/iPad and tap your<em> Apple ID<\/em> name at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-507x1024.png\" alt=\"iOS Settings app main screen showing the Apple ID banner selected.\" class=\"wp-image-32661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-507x1024.png 507w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-768x1551.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-761x1536.png 761w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account-1014x2048.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/39.reddit-ios-settings-apple-account.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 85vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <em>Subscriptions<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-497x1024.png\" alt='The Apple ID settings screen on an iPhone, with the \"Subscriptions\" option highlighted.' class=\"wp-image-32662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-497x1024.png 497w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-146x300.png 146w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-768x1581.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-746x1536.png 746w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions-995x2048.png 995w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/40.reddit-ios-apple-account-subscriptions.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 85vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find Reddit Premium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-507x1024.png\" alt=\"The subscription menu in the App Store showing Reddit Premium as an active subscription and an inactive subscription list below it.\" class=\"wp-image-32663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-507x1024.png 507w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-149x300.png 149w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-768x1551.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-761x1536.png 761w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list-1014x2048.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/41.reddit-ios-subscriptions-list.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 85vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap <em>Cancel Subscription<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-539x1024.png\" alt='The subscription management screen for Reddit Premium on an iPhone, with the \"Cancel Subscription\" button highlighted.' class=\"wp-image-32664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-539x1024.png 539w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-768x1459.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-808x1536.png 808w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium-1078x2048.png 1078w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/42.reddit-ios-cancel-reddit-premium.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 85vw, 539px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-android-google-play\">Android (Google Play)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and tap your profile icon (top-right).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-505x1024.png\" alt=\"Google Play home screen with a profile icon in the top right highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-32665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-505x1024.png 505w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-148x300.png 148w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-768x1557.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-757x1536.png 757w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile-1010x2048.png 1010w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/43.android-google-play-profile.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 85vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <em>Payments &amp; subscriptions<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-507x1024.png\" alt='The Google Play Store menu on an Android device, with the \"Payments &amp; subscriptions\" option highlighted.' class=\"wp-image-32666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-507x1024.png 507w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-148x300.png 148w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-768x1552.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-760x1536.png 760w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions-1014x2048.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44.android-google-play-paymentssubscriptions.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 85vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <em>Subscriptions<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-515x1024.png\" alt=\"Google Play \u201cPayments &amp; subscriptions\u201d page with Subscriptions selected.\" class=\"wp-image-32667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-515x1024.png 515w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-768x1528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-772x1536.png 772w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions-1029x2048.png 1029w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/45.android-google-play-subscriptions.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 85vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Reddit Premium from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-515x1024.png\" alt=\"Google Play subscriptions page, with Reddit Premium selected as an active subscription.\" class=\"wp-image-32668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-515x1024.png 515w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-151x300.png 151w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-768x1528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-772x1536.png 772w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions-1029x2048.png 1029w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/46.android-google-play-active-subscriptions.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 85vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <em>Cancel Subscription<\/em> and follow the prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"1024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #aaa;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-499x1024.png\" alt=\"Google Play Manage subscription screen for Reddit Premium showing upcoming charges, payment method details and a Cancel subscription button.\" class=\"wp-image-32669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-499x1024.png 499w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-146x300.png 146w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-768x1577.png 768w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-748x1536.png 748w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel-998x2048.png 998w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/47.android-google-play-cancel.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 85vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wha\">What Happens After You Delete Your Reddit Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you delete your account and everything with it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/policies\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reddit\u2019s privacy policy<\/a> states that it still retains some information about you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/ol><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IP address:<\/strong> Reddit keeps the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/what-is-my-ip\">IP address<\/a> you used to create your account. Reddit deletes all other IP logs after 100 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity records (legal\/security):<\/strong> Reddit keeps records linked to law enforcement requests, fraud, or policy violations if those exist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business data (aggregated\/anonymized):<\/strong> Reddit keeps anonymized or aggregated information for analytics and platform improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-remove-all-your-data-from-reddit-s-servers\">How to Remove All Your Data from Reddit\u2019s Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit a data deletion request, you can contact Reddit directly via the information provided in its privacy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re in the EU or California, you have legal rights under <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2016\/679\/oj\/eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GDPR<\/a> (EU) or <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/privacy\/ccpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CCPA<\/a> (California) to request that Reddit delete all personal data they hold about you, such as your IP address or other identifying details. Once the request is made, it may take up to 90 days for your data to be fully removed from their servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re outside the EU or California, Reddit\u2019s privacy policy still allows you to request deletion of personal data, but there\u2019s no legal guarantee of compliance within a set timeframe. Response times and enforcement vary depending on local laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760435286600\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I permanently delete my Reddit account?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To permanently delete your Reddit account, you need to log into it and find the delete option in your settings. You can follow our detailed guides on how to do that both <a href=\"#htd2\">on mobile<\/a> and <a href=\"#htd1\">in a browser<\/a> above. It\u2019s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some <a href=\"#wyn\">things you should know before you delete your Reddit account<\/a> to avoid inadvertently leaving any personal information behind.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760435297926\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I delete my Reddit posts and comments before closing my account?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, and it\u2019s a good step to take if you want to make sure your content is removed from the platform. Deleting your account doesn\u2019t automatically remove your posts or comments \u2013 they\u2019ll remain visible but appear under \u201cu\/[deleted].\u201d To fully clean up, <a href=\"#htd3\">manually delete your posts and comments beforehand<\/a>.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760435305510\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens when I delete my Reddit account?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once you delete your Reddit account, your profile disappears and your username becomes permanently unavailable. However, <a href=\"#wha\">Reddit still keeps some information about you<\/a>, like IP addresses associated with your account. The platform also retains your posts and comments unless you delete them first.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760435313314\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I clear my Reddit search and browsing history?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To <a href=\"#htc1\">clear your Reddit history<\/a> on mobile, open your profile, go to <em>Settings<\/em>, scroll down, and select <em>Clear local history.<\/em> If you only want to remove specific search terms, tap the search icon and delete them manually. On desktop, click your profile icon, open <em>Settings<\/em>, go to the<em> Privacy<\/em> tab, and scroll down to select<em> Clear History.<\/em> You can also remove individual search terms directly from the search bar. This only deletes local data. Reddit doesn\u2019t currently provide an option to erase server-side history.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760435322040\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does Reddit keep my data after I delete my account?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, <a href=\"#wha\">Reddit does keep some information about you<\/a> even after you delete your account. According to Reddit\u2019s privacy policy, it may keep certain information (for legal, business, or security purposes). This can include IP logs, ad interactions, or content metadata. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deleting your Reddit account only takes a couple of clicks, but it doesn\u2019t erase your content on the platform. Posts, comments, and profile details will remain unless you remove them first. 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