You can delete a Duolingo course in three taps on mobile or a few clicks on desktop
To delete a course from your Duolingo account, open the app or website, go to your profile, find the course you want to remove, and select the delete or remove option. The course disappears from your learning list when ready, though Duolingo keeps your account and any other courses you are taking. You can restart the same course later if you change your mind — your progress will not carry over, but the course will be available to begin again from the start.
The exact steps differ slightly between the mobile app and the web version, but both take less than a minute. Your streak and overall account statistics remain unchanged when you delete a course.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a course removes it from your active learning list but does not close your Duolingo account or affect other courses you are studying.
- On the mobile app, you access the delete option through your profile menu or by long-pressing the course tile.
- On the web version, you find the delete button in your course settings or profile page.
- You can restart a deleted course at any time, but your previous progress in that course will be gone.
- Deleting a course does not reset your daily streak or affect your overall account statistics.
How to delete a course on the Duolingo mobile app
Open the Duolingo app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down to see all the courses you are currently learning. Find the course you want to delete and tap the three-dot menu icon next to it (or long-press the course tile itself). A menu will appear with options including "Remove Course" or "Delete Course" — the exact wording varies by app version. Tap that option, and the app will ask you to confirm. Tap "Yes" or "Confirm," and the course is removed from your active list.
If you do not see a three-dot menu, try long-pressing the course tile for one or two seconds until a menu appears. Some versions of the app use this gesture instead of a separate button.
How to delete a course on the Duolingo website
Log into Duolingo on your computer and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Settings" or "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Look for a section labeled "Learning Languages" or "Courses" that lists all the courses attached to your account. Find the course you want to remove and click the gear icon, three dots, or "Settings" button next to it.
A menu or settings panel will open. Look for an option that says "Remove Course," "Delete Course," or "Stop Learning." Click it, confirm your choice when prompted, and the course will be removed from your dashboard. You will be returned to your profile page, and the course will no longer appear in your active list.
What happens to your progress and streak when you delete a course
When you delete a course, all progress within that specific course is erased. Any lessons you completed, skills you unlocked, or XP you earned in that course will not be recoverable. However, your overall account streak — the number of consecutive days you have used Duolingo — is not affected by deleting a single course. If you are learning multiple courses, deleting one does not change your progress in the others.
Your total XP count and any achievements or badges you earned in other courses remain intact. Only the deleted course's data is removed from your account.
How to restart a course you have deleted
If you delete a course and later decide you want to learn it again, you can add it back to your account. On the mobile app, tap the plus icon or "Add a Course" button on your dashboard. On the web version, click "Add a New Course" or the plus icon. Search for the language or course you want to restart, select it, and confirm. The course will be added back to your active list, and you will begin from the very first lesson with no prior progress.
There is no limit to how many times you can delete and restart a course, so you can use this feature if you want to reset your learning and start fresh.
Why you might want to delete a course
You might delete a course if you want to focus on learning one language at a time instead of juggling multiple courses. Some people delete a course to reset their progress and start over with a fresh approach. Others delete courses they are no longer interested in to clean up their dashboard and reduce distractions.
Deleting a course does not affect your account in any permanent way, so it is a low-risk way to reorganize your learning. You can always add the course back later if your priorities change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a course close my Duolingo account?
No. Deleting a course only removes that one course from your active list. Your account remains open, and any other courses you are learning stay in place. To close your entire Duolingo account, you would need to go to account settings and choose to delete your account — a separate action.
Can I recover a course I deleted by accident?
You cannot recover the progress you made in a deleted course, but you can add the course back to your account and start it over from the beginning. straightforward use the "Add a Course" button and select the language again. Your previous lessons and XP in that course are gone, but the course itself is available to restart.
Does deleting a course affect my daily streak?
No. Your daily streak counts the number of consecutive days you have used Duolingo on your account, not the number of courses you are learning. Deleting one course does not break your streak or reset it. As long as you use Duolingo on another course that day, your streak continues.
What if I delete all my courses?
If you delete every course on your account, your account will still exist, but you will have no active courses to learn. You can add new courses back at any time. Your account statistics and any achievements you earned before deleting the courses will remain on your profile.