How to Delete a Repost on TikTok (Undo, Remove or Hide Reposts)

Key takeaways

• Deleting a repost on TikTok means tapping the same Repost button again on the original video to undo it.
• Removing a repost does not delete the original creator's video and does not notify them.
• Your Reposts tab on your profile is the fastest place to find and clean up older reposts.
• There is no official bulk delete for reposts, so clearing many means undoing them one at a time.

If you tapped Repost by accident or simply changed your mind, learning how to delete a repost on TikTok takes about ten seconds. The feature is easy to trigger by mistake, because the button sits right next to the share options, and many people only notice when a friend mentions it. This guide shows you how to undo a fresh repost, track down older ones, check who can see them and avoid repeat accidents.

TikTok updates its menus often, so a button may move or be renamed slightly between app versions. If something looks different on your phone, look for the closest match to the steps below.

What a TikTok repost actually does

A repost shares someone else's video with your followers and friends without you making a new post. It does not copy the video to your account or give you any ownership of it. Instead, the video can appear in your followers' feeds with a small note that you reposted it, and it shows up in a Reposts tab on your profile.

That matters for two reasons when you want to remove one:

• Undoing a repost only affects your share. The original video stays exactly where it is.
• Because a repost is linked to the original, you remove it from the original video rather than from a separate post of your own.

How to delete a repost on TikTok in a few taps

The quickest method works whenever you can open the video you reposted:

1. Open TikTok and find the video you reposted, either in your feed, by searching for it, or from your profile.
2. Tap the share arrow on the right side of the video.
3. Look at the top of the share panel. If you have reposted the video, the Repost button will show a highlighted state or a label such as Remove repost.
4. Tap it once. A short confirmation usually appears saying the repost was removed.
5. Close the share panel. The repost is gone from your profile and will stop appearing to your followers.

In some versions the Repost option also appears as a separate icon on the right side of the video. In that case, tapping the highlighted icon a second time does the same job.

How to undo a repost on TikTok right after making it

If you notice the mistake straight away, you do not need to go hunting. When you repost, TikTok often shows a brief pop-up or toast at the bottom of the screen confirming the repost. Some versions include an undo option in that message.

1. Watch for the confirmation message as soon as you tap Repost.
2. If it includes an undo or remove option, tap it before it fades.
3. If the message disappears, tap the share arrow again and tap the highlighted Repost button to remove it.

Either way, acting quickly reduces the chance that friends see the repost in their feed before it is taken back.

How to find and remove old reposts from your profile

Older reposts are harder to remember, especially if you repost often. Your profile keeps a list of them so you can review and clean up.

1. Tap Profile in the bottom right corner.
2. Above your video grid, look for the row of tabs or icons. The Reposts tab usually uses a pair of looping arrows.
3. Tap it to see every video you have currently reposted, with the newest first.
4. Open the video you want to remove.
5. Tap the share arrow, then tap the highlighted Repost or Remove repost button.
6. Go back to the Reposts tab. The video should no longer be listed. Repeat for any others.

If the tab does not appear, you may have no active reposts, or your app may need an update. Updating the app is also the fix when buttons look different from what you expect.

Removing many reposts: what to know

There is no official bulk delete for reposts at the time of writing, so clearing a long list means undoing them one by one. A few tips make it faster:

• Work from the Reposts tab. Open a video, remove the repost, swipe back, repeat. It is quicker than searching for each video.
• Start with the most visible ones. Recent reposts are the ones most likely to show up in your friends' feeds.
• Avoid bulk-delete apps. Tools that ask for your TikTok password to clean up reposts put your account at risk. Never share your login with a third party.

Who can see your reposts, and how to control it

Reposts are meant to be social, so they generally reach your followers and especially mutual friends. TikTok also gives you some control over visibility. Open Profile, tap the three-line menu, then Settings and privacy, then Privacy. Look for a setting related to reposts or who can see your Reposts tab, and choose the option that fits. Menu names can change between app versions, so search the settings screen for "repost" if you cannot find it.

A private account limits your reposts to approved followers, which is another option if you want to share videos with a smaller group.

Why you might be reposting by accident

Accidental reposts usually come from one of a few habits:

• Fast taps in the share panel. The Repost button sits close to copy link and send options, so a quick thumb can hit the wrong one.
• Long-pressing a video. In some versions, holding on a video brings up quick actions that include repost.
• Muscle memory from other apps. If you share a lot on other platforms, you may tap where a different button usually sits.

Slowing down in the share panel solves most of these. It also helps to glance at the confirmation message after sharing, so you catch a mistake while it is easy to undo.

Troubleshooting: when you can't delete a repost on TikTok

Most of the time the steps above work first try. When they do not, one of these situations is usually behind it.

The Repost button does not look highlighted

If the button looks normal, the repost may already be gone, or you may be looking at a different upload of the same clip. Creators sometimes post near-identical videos, so check the username and caption match the one in your Reposts tab.

The original video was deleted or made private

When a creator removes their video or locks their account, it can linger in your Reposts tab for a while without opening properly. In most cases it clears on its own once TikTok refreshes your profile. Closing and reopening the app, or clearing the cache from Settings and privacy, often speeds this up.

The change does not seem to save

A weak connection can make the app look like it removed the repost when the request never reached TikTok. Switch to a stable network, try again, then reopen your profile to confirm the video has left the Reposts tab.

You are using an old version of the app

Older builds sometimes place the repost controls in different spots or lack the Reposts tab altogether. Update TikTok from your app store and restart your phone before trying again.

Should you delete reposts at all?

Reposting is a friendly way to support creators you like, and it can help good videos reach more people. There is no need to remove reposts you are happy with. Deleting makes sense when the video no longer reflects you, when something was reposted by mistake, or when a client or employer might see your profile.

If you run a creator or business account, think of reposts as part of how your profile looks. A Reposts tab full of unrelated content can confuse new visitors. Our TikTok profile analyzer can help you review how your profile comes across overall. And if you want your own videos to be the ones other people share, focus on content worth passing on; some brands also add a modest boost of TikTok shares to a strong video, as long as it stays in proportion to their real reach and never involves handing over a password.

In short: to delete a repost on TikTok, open the video, tap share and tap the highlighted Repost button again. Use your Reposts tab to find older ones, adjust your privacy settings if you want fewer people to see them, and slow down in the share panel to avoid repeat accidents.

Frequently asked questions

Does the creator get notified when I remove a repost?

No. TikTok does not send the original creator a notification when you undo a repost. They may have seen the repost when it happened, but taking it back is silent. The repost simply stops showing to your friends and followers and disappears from the Reposts tab on your profile.

Can I delete all my TikTok reposts at once?

Not with an official button at the time of writing. TikTok lets you undo reposts one by one, usually from the Reposts tab on your profile. Be careful with third-party apps that promise bulk deletion, because they often ask for your login details, which puts your account at real risk.

Why can't I find the Reposts tab on my profile?

The Reposts tab usually appears only when you have at least one active repost, and some app versions place it as an icon rather than a labeled tab. Update the app, then check the row of icons above your video grid. If you have no reposts, the tab may stay hidden.

Is removing a repost the same as unliking a video?

No, they are separate actions. A like adds the video to your Liked list, while a repost shares it with your followers and friends. You can undo either one independently. Removing a repost leaves your like in place, and unliking a video does not remove a repost you already made.

Can other people see my reposts?

Reposts are designed to be shared, so people who follow you, especially mutual friends, can see them in their feeds. Who can view your Reposts tab depends on your privacy settings. Check Settings and privacy to adjust who sees your reposts, or undo any repost you would rather keep private.