Remove a Course by Unfollowing It

The fastest way to remove a course from your Duolingo home screen is to unfollow it. When you unfollow a course, it disappears from your main feed and you stop receiving reminders about it, but your progress in that course stays saved. You can return to it anytime by searching for the course name or navigating back through your profile.

On the mobile app, open the course you want to remove and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Select "Unfollow" from the menu. On the web version, click the three-dot icon next to the course name on your home screen and choose "Unfollow." The course vanishes from your feed when ready.

Key Takeaways

  • Unfollowing a course hides it from your home screen and stops notifications, but keeps your progress saved so you can return later.
  • On mobile, tap the three-dot menu inside the course and select "Unfollow"; on web, click the three dots next to the course name on your home screen.
  • If you want to permanently delete all progress in a course, you must reset it through your account settings, which cannot be undone.
  • Removing a course does not affect your streak or any other courses you are taking.

Reset a Course to Delete Your Progress

If you want to start a course completely fresh or erase your progress entirely, you can reset it. Resetting deletes all lessons you have completed in that course and returns it to the beginning. This action cannot be reversed, so make sure you want to delete the progress before you proceed.

On mobile, go to the course settings by tapping the three-dot menu inside the course, then scroll down and tap "Reset Course." A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure. Tap "Reset" again to confirm. On web, click the three dots next to the course name, select "Course Settings," scroll to the bottom, and click "Reset Course."

Understand the Difference Between Unfollowing and Resetting

Unfollowing is the right choice if you want to take a break from a course or focus on other languages. Your progress stays intact, notifications stop, and the course disappears from your home screen. You can unfollow and refollow a course as many times as you want without losing any work.

Resetting is permanent and erases everything. Choose this only if you want to start the course over from lesson one with no record of your previous progress. Most people unfollow instead of reset because unfollowing gives you the same effect—removing the course from view—without destroying your work.

Remove Courses from Your Home Screen on Web

The web version of Duolingo shows all your courses on your home screen. To clean up your dashboard, click the three-dot menu that appears when you hover over any course tile. Select "Unfollow" to hide it from your feed.

If you have many courses and want to reorganize them, you can also drag and drop course tiles to reorder them on your home screen. This does not remove them, but it lets you put the courses you are actively working on at the top where you see them first.

What Happens to Your Streak When You Remove a Course

Removing or unfollowing a course does not affect your overall Duolingo streak. Your streak tracks your daily activity across all courses combined, so stepping back from one language does not break your chain or reset your progress in other languages.

If you reset a course, your streak remains active as long as you complete a lesson in any other course that day. The only way to lose your streak is to go a full calendar day without completing a lesson in any course.

Refollow a Course You Removed

If you unfollowed a course and want to return to it later, search for the course by language name in the Duolingo app or web interface. When you find it, tap or click to open it, and your previous progress will be there waiting for you. You can then tap the three-dot menu and select "Follow" to add it back to your home screen.

Your lessons, achievements, and level in that course are never deleted when you unfollow, so you pick up exactly where you left off. This makes unfollowing a low-risk way to pause a course without losing your work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing a course delete my progress?

Unfollowing a course keeps your progress saved. Resetting a course permanently deletes all your progress in that course and cannot be undone. If you only want to hide the course from your home screen, unfollow it instead of resetting it.

Can I get my progress back after I reset a course?

No. Resetting a course is permanent and cannot be reversed. Duolingo does not restore deleted progress. If you are unsure, unfollow the course instead—you can always come back to it later with all your work intact.

Will removing a course affect my daily streak?

Unfollowing a course does not affect your streak. Your streak continues as long as you complete at least one lesson in any course each day. Resetting a course also does not break your streak.

How do I find a course I unfollowed?

Use the search function in the Duolingo app or web version to find the course by language name. When you open it, your previous progress will still be there. Tap or click the three-dot menu and select "Follow" to add it back to your home screen.

Can I remove multiple courses at once?

No. You must unfollow or reset each course individually by opening it and using the three-dot menu. There is no bulk remove option in Duolingo.