How to Delete a YouTube Video

This article will teach you how to delete a YouTube video using your computer or phone and get rid of these pesky uploads in minutes!

To permanently remove YouTube videos using your computer, follow these steps:

1. Step 1

   Log into your YouTube account (or your Google account) and go to Youtube Studio. You can do this by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner of the website and selecting “YouTube studio” from the drop-down menu.

2. Step 2

   Click the Content tab on the left menu (in the sidebar) to view all of your video uploads on your YouTube channel.

3. Step 3

   

   Find the existing video you wish to delete and hover over its title. Click the three vertical dots button to reveal the Delete forever option then click it.

4. Step 4

   

   A confirmation tab should show up. Here, you can choose to download a copy of your video before deleting it permanently. When you’re ready, pick delete forever to remove your video from YouTube.

   Please note that this is a permanent action. To get a deleted video back on your YouTube channel, you will need to re-upload it as a new video in the future. It will receive a new URL on the YouTube website meaning that if you have shared it in the past, you will need to re-share it in order for those links to work.

Whether you want the comments section permanently deleted or you are positive that the content doesn’t work on your channel, it is easy to delete videos from the YouTube mobile app.

To delete YouTube videos using the YouTube app on an iPhone or Android, follow these steps:

1. Step 1

   Log into your account on the YouTube app on your mobile device. Note: this procedure can also be done using the YouTube Studio app!

2. Step 2

   

   On the homepage, click the Library icon on the bottom-right of the screen.

3. Step 3

   

   On the library tab, click Your videos to see the list of your YouYube videos and find the one you wish to delete forever.

4. Step 4

   

   Finally, click the three dots next to the video you want to remove and click delete upload on the hovering menu.

5. Step 5

   There you go! Your video is permanently removed from YouTube.

Deleting a YouTube video means you’re deleting all the traffic and views information attached to it, meaning it could negatively impact your channel’s total view count. However, there are still a few good reasons why you may want to delete a video from your YouTube channel. I have listed several of these reasons below:

• Negative impact

  A video that’s causing people to unsubscribe from your channel or leave bad comments might be harmful to your channel and the overall growth of your brand. If one of your videos is getting too much negative attention, consider deleting it or restricting comments.

  That being said, a little negative interaction won’t necessarily hurt your YouTube channel. If all you have done is create engagement from viewers, these interactions can have a positive impact on your YouTube analytics and increase your total watch time.

  While you may not want all your new video uploads to follow that content and find a way to keep your audience happy, think twice before you delete YouTube videos that are bringing in new viewers.

• Misinformation

  If the information on one of your videos is outdated or wrong, it might be time to take it out of the platform. Consider removing the video and re-uploading an updated version of it!

  Don’t forget to copy over any useful links in your description when you release the new video. You should also send the new video URL to any websites or brands that have worked with you in the past.

• Off-brand

  Most big YouTubers eventually delete their first uploads as it does not meet the quality criteria of new videos. If some of your videos seem too shabby or off-brand for your channel, think about deleting or restricting them!

  That being said, deleting videos completely isn’t always necessary. There may be a time that you may want to re-publish a video from your YouTube studio for nostalgia’s sake.

• Too many mistakes

  If one of your videos has obvious editing mistakes, such as no sound or video, the best thing to do is remove it as soon as you can and upload a rectified version. Smaller mistakes, such as misspellings in the title, thumbnail, and description can be corrected by editing an uploaded video.

  While many other videos from YouTube should have been deleted for this very reason (and haven’t), you can rest easy knowing that your channel is professional and clean. You may also be able to change a few minor things right from the YouTube Studio.

• Breaking rules

  In case you realized one of your uploaded videos is violating YouTube’s Community Guidelines and Policies, delete it immediately to avoid being flagged or removed by YouTube! If you have a problematic part in an otherwise fine video, you can use YouTube’s editing feature to trim it out. If you have heard from YouTube support, you may need to act quickly.

• Slow traffic

  If one of your uploads is not bringing many views, it might be reasonable to remove it and prioritize your best-performing content instead. However, before giving up on the video entirely, consider rebranding it: update your video’s keywords, title, hashtags, or thumbnail to make it more eye-catching and cohesive with the rest of your content!

• WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DELETE A YOUTUBE VIDEO?

  When you delete a YouTube video, it will be immediately removed from the public: it won’t show up on researches or your channel page anymore. Along with your video, its views will be deducted from your channel’s total view count.

• CAN A DELETED YOUTUBE VIDEO BE RECOVERED?

  Deleted YouTube videos cannot be recovered. However, the whole removal process might take up to two months. During this time, you can still try to contact Google services to recover a video, in case you deleted it by mistake. Note: making a video unlisted or private instead of deleting it allows you to easily recover it!

• CAN YOU REUPLOAD A DELETED YOUTUBE VIDEO?

  If you have a backup copy of your video saved, you can always upload it again, in the same account or a new one. When removing a YouTube video, make sure to save a copy before deleting it forever!