How to Delete Stickers on iPhone in 2025
Simple methods to delete custom stickers from Messages and the emoji keyboard on your iPhone, including batch deletion.
Before you begin
- Time required: <1 minute
- Data loss: Removed stickers are deleted from your device; you can recreate them later
- Grace period: Deletion is immediate with no option to undo; you can recreate stickers if needed
Steps
- In Messages, tap the + button, choose Stickers and navigate to the custom sticker tab.
- Tap and hold the sticker you want to remove, release your finger and tap Delete.
- To delete multiple stickers, tap and hold any sticker, choose Rearrange, then tap the minus (–) icon next to each sticker to remove them.
- In other apps, open the emoji keyboard, tap the sticker icon, switch to your custom stickers and delete unwanted stickers in the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are deleted stickers permanently removed?
Yes, but you can always recreate or redownload the stickers later.
Can I delete third‑party sticker packs?
Yes. Delete the sticker pack app from your Home Screen or App Library, and the associated stickers will be removed.
Will deleting stickers affect Memoji or Genmoji?
No. Removing stickers only deletes those specific images; your Memoji and Genmoji remain intact.