How to Remove a Comment on LinkedIn (2026): Post, Article, Page & Group — Step-by-Step
A practical 2026 walkthrough for deleting (or managing) comments on LinkedIn across personal posts, articles/newsletters, Pages, and Groups—plus what happens after deletion, common issues, and safer alternatives like hiding or reporting.
Open the post or content where the comment appears, find the comment, click the three-dot (… ) menu next to it, and select Delete. Confirm to remove it from the thread.
Yes—if it’s your post, you can delete comments left by others on that post using the (… ) menu next to the comment. If it’s not your content, you usually can’t delete someone else’s comment.
Most often, you don’t have permission because it isn’t your content or you’re not an admin/moderator for that Page or Group. Also try switching mobile/desktop, updating the app, or confirming you’re using the correct account identity.
Find your comment, click the (… ) menu beside it, and choose Delete. This works across most LinkedIn surfaces, including posts and articles/newsletters.
Open the article or newsletter, scroll to the Comments section, find the comment, and click (… ) → Delete. If you’re not the author, you can only delete your own comment.
Go to your LinkedIn Page, open the specific Page post, find the comment, then click (… ) and select Delete. If you don’t see the option, your Page role may not include comment moderation or you may be using the wrong profile.
Group owners/admins/moderators can open the Group discussion, click (… ) next to a comment, and select Delete. Regular members can typically only delete their own comments.
The comment is removed from the thread, but people who already saw it may still remember it. Notifications may still exist, but clicking them usually shows the comment is gone, and replies may display differently depending on LinkedIn’s current behavior.
If you can’t delete it, you can still report the comment and consider blocking the account for harassment or spam. You can also delete your own replies or respond to de-escalate when appropriate.
How to Remove a Comment on LinkedIn (2026): Post, Article, Page & Group — Step-by-Step
Removing a comment on LinkedIn can be a simple “three dots → delete” moment—or surprisingly confusing depending on *where* the comment lives (a personal post, an article, a Page update, or a Group discussion) and *who* wrote it.
This guide walks you through the exact steps for each surface, what you’re allowed to delete, and what to do if you **can’t** delete a comment (because that happens a lot).
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Before you delete: what LinkedIn actually lets you do
On LinkedIn, your options depend on your role:
- **You can always delete your own comment** (almost everywhere).
- **You can delete comments on your own content** (your post, your article/newsletter, your Page as an admin, your Group as an admin/moderator).
- If someone comments on **another person’s post**, you generally **cannot delete their comment**—but you can **delete your own reply**, **report**, **block**, or (in some cases) **hide** from your view.
Also worth knowing: deleting a comment removes it from the thread. If people replied under that comment, the behavior can vary by surface and updates—sometimes the replies remain but lose context, sometimes they disappear with the parent. If the thread matters, consider screenshots for records.
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How to delete a comment on a LinkedIn post (personal profile)
This covers standard feed posts: text, image, video, document, polls.
If it’s **your post** (you’re the author)
1. Open the post.
2. Scroll to the comment you want to remove.
3. Click the **More** menu (**…**) next to the comment.
4. Select **Delete**.
5. Confirm.
If it’s **your comment** (on anyone’s post)
1. Find your comment.
2. Click **…** next to your comment.
3. Choose **Delete**.
If it’s someone else’s comment on someone else’s post
You typically **cannot** delete it. Your best alternatives:
- **Report** the comment (… → Report)
- **Block** the account (via their profile) if it’s harassment/spam
- **Reply and de-escalate** (when appropriate)
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How to remove a comment on a LinkedIn article or newsletter
LinkedIn articles (including newsletters) have their own comment management flow, and permissions depend on whether you’re the author.
If it’s **your article/newsletter**
1. Open the article/newsletter.
2. Scroll to the **Comments** section.
3. Locate the comment.
4. Click **…** next to the comment.
5. Select **Delete** (or **Report** if needed).
If it’s **your comment** on someone else’s article
1. Open the article.
2. Find your comment.
3. Click **…** → **Delete**.
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How to delete comments on a LinkedIn Page post (as an admin)
Managing comments on a Company Page post is different from a personal profile post because actions depend on your Page role.
If you’re a **Page admin (or have the right role)**
1. Go to your **LinkedIn Page**.
2. Open the specific **Page post**.
3. Find the comment.
4. Click the **…** menu next to the comment.
5. Choose **Delete**.
If you don’t see the delete option
Common reasons:
- You’re not logged in with the profile that has Page admin permissions.
- Your Page role doesn’t include comment moderation.
- You’re viewing through a restricted interface (try desktop vs mobile).
**Page moderation best practice:** If a comment is critical but not abusive, deleting it can look defensive. When possible, respond clearly, set boundaries, and only delete for spam, hate, harassment, or policy violations.
If your team’s bottleneck is *speed* (lots of comments, limited bandwidth), a workflow that drafts replies quickly can help. For example, [PRODUCT_LINK]Meet Lea’s LinkedIn engagement assistant[/PRODUCT_LINK] is designed to generate replies that still sound like you—useful when you want consistency across Page posts without copy-pasting generic responses.
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How to remove comments in LinkedIn Groups
Groups can be tricky because moderation permissions vary.
If you’re a **Group owner/admin/moderator**
1. Open the **Group**.
2. Navigate to the post/discussion.
3. Find the comment.
4. Click **…** next to the comment.
5. Select **Delete**.
If you’re a **regular member**
- You can delete **your own** comments.
- You generally cannot delete other people’s comments.
**Group-specific note:** If a comment breaks Group rules, use moderation tools (delete, report, remove member) rather than arguing in-thread. It keeps the Group healthier and reduces pile-ons.
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Mobile vs desktop: where people get stuck
LinkedIn’s UI changes frequently, and the **…** menu may appear in slightly different places:
- **Desktop:** the three-dot menu is usually to the right of the comment.
- **Mobile app:** you may need to tap the comment first, then tap **…**.
If you can’t find “Delete,” try:
1. Switching devices (mobile ↔ desktop)
2. Updating the LinkedIn app
3. Confirming you’re using the right profile/Page admin identity
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What happens after you delete a LinkedIn comment?
A few practical realities:
- The comment is removed from the thread.
- Anyone who already saw it may remember it (so deletion isn’t a full rewind).
- Notifications: people who were notified may still have the notification, but clicking through usually shows the comment is gone.
- If there are replies, the display can change depending on LinkedIn’s current behavior.
If the comment is harmful (harassment, hate, impersonation), deletion is only step one—**report** and consider **blocking**.
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When you *shouldn’t* delete: better options than removal
Deleting is appropriate for spam, scams, hate speech, and repeated bad-faith behavior. But for many situations, you’ll get better outcomes with a response.
Consider **replying instead of removing** when:
- The comment is a genuine misunderstanding
- The commenter raises a fair critique
- The discussion is valuable to future readers
A useful framework:
1. **Acknowledge** the point
2. **Clarify** with one fact or link
3. **Close** with a question or boundary
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Quick troubleshooting checklist (2026)
If you can’t remove a comment, check:
- **Is it your content?** If not, you may not have delete permission.
- **Are you an admin/moderator?** Needed for Page/Group comment deletion.
- **Are you on the right account?** Many people manage Pages from multiple profiles.
- **Is LinkedIn glitching?** Try refresh, logout/login, or switching device.
- **Is it a policy issue?** If you can’t delete, you can still **report**.
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Conclusion
Removing a comment on LinkedIn is straightforward once you match the steps to the content type:
- **Posts:** delete via **…** (you can delete your own; authors can delete on their posts)
- **Articles/newsletters:** manage comments from the article page
- **Pages:** admins can delete comments on Page posts
- **Groups:** moderators/admins can remove comments; members can remove their own
Use deletion for spam and abuse, but consider responding when the conversation has value. The goal isn’t to curate a “perfect” comment section—it’s to keep your LinkedIn presence professional, constructive, and manageable.