Delete a course by going to your profile, selecting the course, and choosing remove

To delete a course on Duolingo, open the app or website, tap or click your profile icon, find the course you want to remove, and select the delete or remove option. The exact steps differ slightly between the mobile app and the web version, but both take less than a minute. Once you delete a course, your progress in that course disappears — Duolingo does not save it, so you cannot recover it later.

Deleting a course does not affect your other courses or your overall Duolingo account. You can delete multiple courses at once if you want to start fresh with a smaller list, or delete just one and keep the rest. If you change your mind after deleting, you can always add the course back, but you will start from the beginning.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting a course removes all your progress in that course permanently — Duolingo does not keep a backup you can restore.
  • On the mobile app, go to your profile, tap the course, and select the trash icon or remove option.
  • On the web version, click your profile, find the course, and click the X or delete button next to it.
  • You can add the course back later, but you will restart from lesson one with no prior progress.
  • Deleting one course does not affect your other courses or your account settings.

Steps to delete a course on the Duolingo mobile app

Open the Duolingo app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner (on iOS) or top left (on Android). You will see a list of all the courses you are currently taking. Find the course you want to delete and tap on it.

Once you open the course, look for a trash icon, three dots (menu icon), or a remove button — the exact icon depends on your app version and device. Tap it, then confirm that you want to delete the course when the app asks. The course will disappear from your list when ready.

Steps to delete a course on Duolingo's website

Log into Duolingo on your computer or mobile browser and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Profile" or "Settings" from the menu. You will see a list of your active courses.

Hover over the course you want to delete and look for an X button, a trash icon, or a three-dot menu. Click it and confirm the deletion. The course will be removed from your dashboard right away.

What happens to your progress when you delete a course

When you delete a course, Duolingo erases all your progress in that course. This includes your current lesson level, your streak (if you had one in that course), any crowns you earned, and any lessons you completed. There is no way to recover this progress after deletion.

Your overall Duolingo account and your progress in other courses remain unchanged. If you were working toward a goal in that course, the goal is also deleted. If you add the course back later, you will start at lesson one with zero progress.

When you might want to delete a course

Delete a course if you are no longer interested in learning that language, if you want to focus on fewer languages at once, or if you want to restart a course from the beginning. Some people delete a course to reset their streak if they have fallen behind and want a fresh start.

You might also delete a course if you are taking too many at once and want to reduce clutter on your dashboard. Duolingo lets you take as many courses as you want, but managing fewer at a time can help you stay consistent with the ones you keep.

How to add a course back after deleting it

If you delete a course and then change your mind, you can add it back. On the mobile app, tap the plus icon or "Add a new course" button on your courses screen. On the website, click the plus icon next to your course list. Search for the language you deleted and select it.

When you add the course back, you will start from the beginning with no prior progress. Duolingo does not restore your old progress, even if you deleted the course just minutes before. This is why it is important to be sure before you delete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my progress after deleting a course?

No. Once you delete a course, Duolingo permanently removes all your progress in that course. There is no undo button or recovery option. If you add the course back later, you will start from lesson one.

Does deleting a course affect my other languages?

No. Deleting one course does not change your progress, streaks, or settings in any other course. Your overall Duolingo account remains the same.

Will I lose my streak if I delete a course?

You will lose the streak you had in that specific course. However, if you have a streak in other courses, those streaks stay active. Your overall account streak (if Duolingo tracks it in your version) is separate from individual course streaks.

Can I delete a course and then add it back with my progress intact?

No. When you add a course back, you always start from the beginning. Duolingo does not save or restore progress from deleted courses under any circumstances.

What is the difference between pausing and deleting a course?

Duolingo does not have an official pause feature. Deleting is the only way to remove a course from your active list. If you want to take a break from a course without losing progress, you can straightforward stop doing lessons in it and come back later — your progress will still be there.