Delete a Course in Three Steps
To delete a course on Duolingo, open the app or website, tap or click the course you want to remove, then select the settings icon (usually three dots or a gear symbol) and choose the delete or remove option. The course disappears from your home screen when ready, though Duolingo keeps your progress data if you decide to restart it later.
The exact location of the delete button varies slightly between the mobile app and the web version, but the principle is the same on both. You do not need to unsubscribe from Duolingo or delete your account—you are straightforward removing one course from your active list.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a course removes it from your home screen but does not erase your progress; you can restart the same course later and pick up where you left off.
- On the mobile app, tap the course, find the three-dot menu, and select delete or remove from the options that appear.
- On the web version, click the course, look for the settings gear icon, and choose the delete option from the dropdown menu.
- You can delete as many courses as you want without affecting your Duolingo account or any other courses you are learning.
Steps for the Mobile App (iOS and Android)
Open the Duolingo app and look at your home screen, where all your active courses appear as tiles or cards. Find the course you want to delete and tap it once to open it.
Once the course opens, look for a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more" menu) in the top right or top left corner of the screen. Tap it. A small menu will pop up with several options, one of which should say "Delete Course," "Remove Course," or straightforward "Delete." Tap that option.
A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the course. Tap "Yes," "Confirm," or "Delete" to finish. The course will vanish from your home screen within seconds.
Steps for the Web Version
Go to duolingo.com and log into your account. On your home page, you will see all your active courses displayed as boxes or tiles. Find the course you want to remove and click on it to open it.
Once the course page loads, look for a gear icon or three-dot menu in the upper right area of the screen. Click it. A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select "Delete Course" or "Remove Course" from the list.
A pop-up window will ask you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" or "Yes" to complete the action. The course will be removed from your home screen right away.
What Happens to Your Progress When You Delete
Deleting a course does not erase your progress. Duolingo stores your learning data on its servers, so if you decide to restart the same course weeks or months later, you can choose to resume from where you stopped or begin from the beginning. This is useful if you want to take a break from a language without losing your work.
If you restart a deleted course, you will see an option to "Resume" your old progress or "Start Over." Pick whichever suits you. Your streak (if you had one in that course) will reset, but your completed lessons remain in your account history.
Reasons to Delete a Course
You might delete a course because you want to focus on fewer languages at once, you are taking a planned break from a particular language, or you straightforward want to clean up your home screen. Duolingo lets you learn as many courses as you want simultaneously, but many learners find it easier to concentrate on one or two at a time.
Deleting a course does not cost you anything and does not affect your Duolingo subscription or any other courses. You can delete and restart courses as many times as you want.
If You Cannot Find the Delete Option
If the three-dot menu or gear icon is not where you expect it, try scrolling down on the course page—sometimes the settings button appears below the course title or lesson list. On mobile, swipe left or right on the course tile itself; some versions of the app let you delete by swiping.
If you still cannot locate the delete option, make sure your Duolingo app is up to date. Open your device's app store (Google Play for Android, App Store for iPhone) and check for pending updates. Older versions of the app sometimes have different menu layouts. After updating, the delete option should appear in the expected location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a course cancel my Duolingo subscription?
No. Deleting a course only removes it from your home screen. Your subscription, if you have one, remains active and covers all your remaining courses. You can delete courses and keep your subscription without any change to your billing.
Can I delete a course and then restart it later?
Yes. When you delete a course, Duolingo saves your progress. If you add the course back later, you will see the option to resume your old progress or start fresh. You can switch between courses and come back to them whenever you want.
What if I delete a course by accident?
You can add the course back to your home screen by tapping the plus button or "Add Course" option on your home page, then selecting the language you deleted. Your old progress will still be there, and you can resume from where you left off.
Can I delete multiple courses at once?
No. Duolingo requires you to delete courses one at a time. Open each course, find the delete option, and confirm. There is no bulk delete feature, but the process only takes a few seconds per course.
Does deleting a course affect my daily streak?
Your overall Duolingo streak (if you have one) continues as long as you complete a lesson in any remaining course each day. If you delete your only active course, your streak will end if you do not add a new course and practice within 24 hours. Streaks are tied to your account, not to individual courses.