How to Delete Comments on LinkedIn (2026): Post, Article, Page & Group — Step-by-Step
A practical 2026 guide to deleting LinkedIn comments across personal posts, articles/newsletters, Pages, and Groups—plus what happens after deletion, common issues, and moderation best practices.
Open your post, find the comment, then click/tap the three-dot (⋯) menu next to it and select Delete (or Delete comment on mobile). Confirm the deletion to remove it from the thread.
Yes—on any post where you commented, you can delete your own comment by opening the post, finding your comment, and choosing ⋯ → Delete. If you can’t remember where you commented, check your profile Activity to locate past comments faster.
Go to the article or newsletter, scroll to the comments section, then use the ⋯ menu on the comment and select Delete. The steps are similar on desktop and mobile, but the navigation to the comments area differs.
Switch into your Page admin view, open the Page post, find the comment, then click ⋯ → Delete (desktop is recommended for Page moderation). On mobile, open the Page post’s comments and tap ⋯ → Delete.
Common causes include lacking permissions (not the post owner/Page admin/group moderator), acting under the wrong identity (Page vs personal profile), or UI differences where the ⋯ menu is harder to spot on mobile. Try refreshing, updating the app, or opening the post directly on desktop.
Deleting a comment removes it from the thread, and replies to that comment may also disappear depending on the thread structure (often nested replies are removed from view). However, notifications may already have been sent, and deletion won’t undo screenshots or quotes.
Open the group, find the post and comment, then use the ⋯ menu next to the comment and select Delete. Group owners/managers/moderators can often remove member comments, while regular members typically can delete only their own.
The article recommends deleting clear violations (spam, harassment, hate speech, doxxing) but often responding calmly to legitimate criticism to build trust. For misunderstandings or harsh but relevant feedback, reply once and then decide whether removal is necessary.
Ad comments are handled in LinkedIn’s advertising interface and Page context, where options may include hiding/reporting or turning off comments depending on the format and settings. It’s often better to respond publicly to legitimate complaints and delete or report only clear violations.
How to Delete Comments on LinkedIn (2026): Post, Article, Page & Group — Step-by-Step
Deleting a comment on LinkedIn is usually straightforward—until you’re switching between mobile and desktop, moderating a Page, or cleaning up a Group thread where permissions work differently.
This guide walks through **how to delete LinkedIn comments in 2026**, for:
- Personal **feed posts**
- **LinkedIn articles and newsletters**
- **Company Pages**
- **Groups**
Along the way, you’ll also learn what LinkedIn does (and doesn’t) remove when you delete a comment, what to do if you can’t find the delete option, and how to handle comment moderation without killing engagement.
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Before you delete: what “delete comment” actually does
When you delete a comment on LinkedIn, here’s what typically happens:
- The comment is removed from the thread.
- Replies to that comment may also disappear depending on the thread structure (commonly, deleting a parent comment removes its nested replies from view).
- The person who wrote it **may still have received notifications** (e.g., if someone liked or replied before deletion).
- If someone already took a screenshot or quoted it, deletion won’t undo that.
If the comment is abusive, harassing, or spam, consider **reporting it** in addition to deleting it.
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How to delete comments on your LinkedIn post (personal feed)
On desktop (web)
1. Go to your **LinkedIn home feed** or your **profile** and open the post.
2. Click **Comments** to expand the thread.
3. Find the comment you want to remove.
4. Click the **three dots (⋯)** next to the comment.
5. Select **Delete**.
6. Confirm.
On mobile (iOS/Android)
1. Open the LinkedIn app and navigate to the post.
2. Scroll to the comments.
3. Tap the **three dots (⋯)** on the comment.
4. Tap **Delete comment**.
**Tip:** If you don’t see the three dots immediately, try tapping the comment once or long-pressing (LinkedIn UI can vary slightly by device and app version).
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How to delete a comment you wrote on someone else’s post
You can delete your own comment anywhere you posted it.
Desktop
1. Open the post where you commented.
2. Find your comment.
3. Click **⋯** → **Delete**.
Mobile
1. Open the post.
2. Find your comment.
3. Tap **⋯** → **Delete comment**.
If you’re cleaning up older comments and don’t remember where you left them, it can be faster to:
- Check your **Activity** (on your profile) and navigate through comments you’ve made.
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How to delete comments on LinkedIn articles and newsletters
LinkedIn treats comments on **articles/newsletters** similarly to post comments, but the navigation is different.
Desktop
1. Go to your **article or newsletter**.
2. Scroll to the **comments** section.
3. Locate the comment.
4. Click **⋯** → **Delete**.
Mobile
1. Open the article/newsletter in the app.
2. Scroll to comments.
3. Tap **⋯** on the comment → **Delete**.
**Editorial note:** For creators, article and newsletter comments often rank high in “evergreen visibility.” If you delete too aggressively, you may reduce discussion depth. Consider replying once, then deleting only if it violates boundaries (spam, hate, personal info, etc.).
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How to delete comments on a LinkedIn Page post (company Page)
Page moderation depends on whether you’re an **admin** and what role you have.
Desktop (recommended for Page moderation)
1. Switch into your **Page admin view**.
2. Go to the **Page post**.
3. Open the comments.
4. Find the comment.
5. Click **⋯** → **Delete**.
Mobile
1. Open the Page.
2. Find the post.
3. Open comments.
4. Tap **⋯** on the comment → **Delete**.
**If you don’t see “Delete”:**
- Confirm you’re acting as the Page (not your personal profile).
- Verify your Page role (some roles may have limited moderation permissions).
**Best practice for brands:** Before deleting, ask: is it critical (spam/abuse), or is it simply negative feedback? In many cases, a calm response builds more trust than removing criticism.
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How to delete comments in LinkedIn Groups
Groups have additional rules:
- **Group owners/managers/moderators** can often remove member comments.
- Regular members can typically delete **their own** comments.
Desktop
1. Go to **Groups**.
2. Open the relevant group.
3. Find the post and open the comments.
4. Click **⋯** next to the comment.
5. Choose **Delete** (or the group moderation equivalent).
Mobile
1. Open the group.
2. Open the post.
3. Tap **⋯** next to the comment.
4. Tap **Delete**.
**Tip for group mods:** If a thread is going off-track but not abusive, deleting often escalates conflict (“Why was my comment removed?”). A gentler approach is to post a moderator note, then remove only the truly problematic content.
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Can you delete comments in LinkedIn Ads?
LinkedIn ad comments are managed in the advertising interface and Page context, and options can include hiding/reporting or turning off comments depending on the format and settings.
If you’re moderating paid campaigns:
- Document your moderation rules (spam, competitor promos, personal attacks, misinformation, etc.)
- Align with your brand’s customer support process
Even in ads, it’s often smarter to respond to legitimate complaints (publicly) and only delete or report clear violations.
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Why you might not be able to delete a comment (common issues)
If the delete option isn’t showing, it’s usually one of these:
1. **Permissions:** You’re not the post owner, page admin, or group moderator.
2. **Wrong identity:** You’re acting as yourself instead of the Page (or vice versa).
3. **UI differences:** The three-dot menu can be harder to spot on mobile.
4. **Temporary glitch:** Try refreshing, updating the app, or using desktop.
5. **Thread type:** Some surfaces (or embedded views) show fewer options—open the post directly.
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A simple moderation framework (so you don’t over-delete)
If you want to keep conversations healthy *and* maintain visibility, here’s a practical rule set:
Delete immediately
- Spam links, scams, bot comments
- Hate speech, harassment, doxxing
- Explicit content
Reply once, then decide
- Misunderstandings
- Harsh but relevant criticism
- Competitive comparisons
Leave it (often best)
- Respectful disagreement
- Alternative perspectives
- Short comments that still signal engagement
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Conclusion
Knowing **how to delete comments on LinkedIn** in 2026 is less about the button-click and more about context: *where* the comment lives (post, article, Page, group), *who* owns the space, and *what outcome* you want—cleaner moderation, healthier discussion, or brand protection.
Use deletion for clear violations, consider replying to legitimate criticism, and keep your comment section active when it helps your visibility. If your main challenge is simply keeping up with volume, tools like [PRODUCT_LINK]Meet Lea for staying responsive in LinkedIn comment threads[/PRODUCT_LINK] can support a steady engagement rhythm—without turning your day into nonstop manual replies.