Delete Reddit Account 2026 – Posts Stay + Video Save Steps
Delete Reddit Account 2026 – Web/Phone Steps
Delete your Reddit account on any device. Posts show as “[deleted]” afterward. Save videos first with Reddit Video Downloader. Account deletion works the same way now as last year. Tested February 4, 2026.
User Settings → Account tab → Delete Account → Username + Password → Confirm.
Permanent immediately. No 30-day wait. Save videos & delete posts first.
What Happens When You Delete
| Account Part | After Deletion | Can You Get It Back |
|---|---|---|
| Username | Gone | No |
| Posts | Show “[deleted]” | Delete them first |
| Comments | Show “[deleted]” | Delete them first |
| Messages | Show “[deleted]” | No |
| Karma | Reset to zero | No |
Posts and comments stay on Reddit. They just don’t show your name.
Delete from Computer Browser
- Go to reddit.com
- Click your profile picture (top right)
- Click User Settings
- Click Account tab
- Scroll to bottom
- Click “Delete Account”
- Type your username and password
- Click “Delete Account” again
Takes 60 seconds.
Delete from iPhone App
- Tap profile picture (top right)
- Tap Settings (gear icon)
- Tap Account Settings
- Scroll to very bottom
- Tap “Delete Account”
- Enter username/password
- Tap “Yes, delete”
App opens browser for final step.
Delete from Android App
- Tap profile picture
- Tap Settings gear
- Tap Account Settings
- Scroll bottom
- Tap “Delete Account”
- Confirm login
- Tap final “Delete”
Fastest method.
Steps Before You Delete
| Task | Reason | How Long |
|---|---|---|
| Delete posts | Remove “[deleted]” text | 5 minutes |
| Save videos | Videos disappear | Reddit Downloader |
| Download data | Get your post history | Reddit settings |
| Tell subreddit mods | Leave moderator role | Message them |
Delete Posts Before Account
Use these browser extensions:
- PowerDeleteSuite (Chrome/Firefox)
- Redact (bookmarklet)
- Shreddit (bulk delete tool)
Run one before account deletion. Posts vanish completely.
After You Delete
| Check | What to Do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Try login | Should fail | 30 seconds |
| Clear browser data | Remove cookies | 1 minute |
| Check third-party apps | Remove Reddit login | 2 minutes |
No 30-day wait period. Deletion is permanent immediately.
Computer vs Phone
| Device | Total Time | Extra Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | 60 seconds | None |
| iPhone | 90 seconds | Opens browser |
| Android | 45 seconds | All in app |
Android works fastest.
If Account Got Hacked
- Change email/password first (if you can login)
- Delete all posts with PowerDeleteSuite
- Delete account immediately
- Check email for recovery attempts
Account recovery rarely works after deletion.
Questions People Ask
Does Reddit reuse usernames?
No. Username stays deleted forever.
Can you recover the account?
No recovery possible.
Do posts disappear completely?
No. They show “[deleted]” unless you delete them first.
What happens to karma?
Returns to zero permanently.