How to delete a course from Duolingo
You can remove a course from your Duolingo account by opening the course, tapping or clicking the settings icon (usually three dots or a gear symbol), and selecting the option to remove or delete the course. The exact wording and location of this button varies slightly between the mobile app and the web version, but the principle is the same on both.
Removing a course does not delete your account or affect other courses you are learning. Your progress in that specific language or skill track disappears, but you can restart it later if you change your mind — your streak and overall account remain intact.
Key Takeaways
- Open the course you want to remove, find the settings menu (three dots or gear icon), and select the delete or remove option.
- Removing a course erases your progress in that language only; your account, streak, and other courses stay the same.
- You can restart a removed course later without penalty, though you will begin from the first lesson again.
- On mobile, the settings icon is usually at the top right of the course screen; on web, it is often in the top left corner.
Steps on the Duolingo mobile app
Open the Duolingo app and navigate to the course you want to remove. At the top of the screen, look for a three-dot menu icon or a gear icon — this is usually in the upper right corner. Tap it to open the course settings.
Scroll down in the menu until you see an option labeled "Remove Course," "Delete Course," or "Remove Language." Tap that option. Duolingo will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the course. Confirm your choice, and the course will be deleted from your home screen when ready.
Steps on the Duolingo website
Log into your Duolingo account on a web browser. Find the course you want to remove on your dashboard. Click on the course name or icon to open it.
Once inside the course, look for a settings icon — usually a gear symbol or three horizontal lines (a hamburger menu) — typically located in the top left or top right corner of the page. Click it to reveal the course menu. Look for "Remove Course" or "Delete Course" and click it. Confirm the removal when prompted.
What happens to your progress when you remove a course
When you remove a course, all the lessons you completed in that language are erased from your account. Your streak counter, however, is tied to your overall account, not to individual courses — so removing one course does not reset your streak if you are still learning another language.
Your total XP (experience points) and any achievements you earned in that course remain on your profile. If you restart the course later, you will begin at lesson one with no memory of what you learned before.
How to restart a course you removed
If you change your mind after removing a course, you can add it back to your account at any time. On the mobile app, tap the plus icon or "Add a new course" button on your home screen. On the web, look for a similar button on your dashboard. Select the language or skill you want to learn, and the course will reappear in your list.
When you restart, you will begin from the first lesson. Your previous progress in that course is not recovered, so you will need to work through the material again if you want to reach the level you had before.
Removing a course versus pausing it
Duolingo also offers a pause feature, which is different from removal. Pausing a course temporarily hides it from your home screen and stops your streak counter for that course alone, but your progress is saved. When you unpause, you pick up where you left off.
Removal is permanent in the sense that your progress is gone, though you can always restart. If you are unsure whether you want to continue a course but might return to it later, pausing is the safer choice. If you are certain you want to stop learning that language and start fresh, removal is the right option.
Troubleshooting: the remove button is not appearing
If you cannot find the remove option, make sure you are inside the course itself, not just looking at it from your home screen. The settings menu must be accessed from within the course view. If you are on the web, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.
On mobile, check that your app is up to date. Duolingo regularly updates its interface, and an outdated version may not show the remove option in the expected location. Update the app through your device's app store and try again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove a course without losing my streak?
Your overall account streak is not affected by removing a single course. However, if that course is the only one you are learning, removing it will pause your streak counter. To keep your streak active, you need to complete at least one lesson in any course each day.
What if I remove a course by accident?
You can restart the course when ready by adding it back through the plus icon or "Add a new course" button. Your previous progress is lost, but you can begin learning again from lesson one with no other penalty.
Does removing a course delete my Duolingo account?
No. Removing a course only removes that single language or skill from your account. Your account itself, your other courses, your XP, and your achievements all remain unchanged.
Can I remove multiple courses at once?
You must remove courses one at a time through the individual course settings menu. There is no bulk delete option in Duolingo.
Will I lose my achievements if I remove a course?
Achievements you earned in that course remain on your profile and count toward your total. Your progress in the course itself is erased, but the badges and milestones stay visible in your account history.