How to Delete Stickers on iPhone Keyboard/iMessage/More

Stickers are a fun and creative way to express yourself when chatting with friends and family on your iPhone. But over time, the stickers you've created or downloaded may feel outdated - or maybe you just don't use them anymore. Despite that, they might still pop up on your iPhone keyboard or appear in your Messages app, leading you to send them accidentally.

Not only can this be a little annoying, but old stickers can also take up unnecessary storage space on your device. If you've ever wondered how to delete stickers on iPhone, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to delete stickers on iPhone keyboard, remove custom stickers, and even delete all stickers on iPhone to free up space and keep your chats tidy.

Part 1. How to Delete Stickers on iPhone Keyboard

In this part, you'll learn how to delete stickers on iPhone keyboard, including both the stickers you've created and those you’ve downloaded from the App Store.

#1. Delete Stickers on iPhone from Sticker Tab on Keyboard

If you want to permanently delete a sticker from your iPhone keyboard, you can do it directly from the Sticker Tab, which acts as your main sticker library. Here's how to delete stickers on iPhone Keyboard at the Sticker Tab:

Step 1. Open Notes or any app where you can bring up the keyboard.
Step 2. Tap the smiling emoji icon at the bottom of your keyboard.
Step 3. Tap the Stickers icon at the bottom, which is shown as a small folded circle.
Step 4. Press and hold the sticker you want to delete until it enlarges and shows a glowing border.
Step 5. A menu with three options will appear - tap Delete (in red text) to permanently remove the sticker from your library.

#2. Delete Frequently/Recently Used Stickers from History Tab

If you'd like to keep your custom stickers but remove them from the Frequently Used section, you can easily manage them in the History Tab. Here's how:

Step 1. Open your keyboard in any app and tap the Clock icon at the bottom.
Step 2. In the Frequently Used Stickers list, press and hold the sticker you want to remove.
Step 3. Tap Delete when the menu appears.

Part 2. How to Delete Stickers on iPhone Messages

In this part, you'll learn how to delete stickers on iPhone Messages, whether you want to remove stickers saved in your Stickers menu or delete the ones you've already sent or pinned in a conversation.

#1. Delete Custom/Saved Stickers from Stickers Menu

Don't want to use a particular sticker anymore? You can easily delete it from the Stickers Menu in the Messages app. This is also helpful if you can't remove stickers directly from your keyboard due to an iOS version issue or a minor glitch. Here's how to delete custom stickers on iPhone from the Stickers Menu:

Step 1. Open the Messages app and enter any conversation.
Step 2. Tap the + button at the left of the message input bar.
Step 3. Scroll down and tap Stickers.
Step 4. Press and hold the sticker you want to remove, then choose Delete or Remove from the pop-up menu.

#2. Delete Stickers on iPhone Messages Conversation

If you'd rather delete a sticker you've already placed on a message bubble - without removing the whole pack - you can do that too. Follow these steps to delete stickers directly from your Messages conversation:

Step 1. Find the message with the sticker you want to remove, then long-press the sticker.
Step 2. From the pop-up menu, select "Sticker Details".
Step 3. A list of all stickers placed on that message will appear. Swipe left on the sticker you want to delete.
Step 4. Tap the red Delete button to remove it.

Once deleted, the sticker will disappear from the conversation for both you and the recipient.

Part 3. How to Delete All Stickers on iPhone

In this part, you'll learn how to delete all stickers on iPhone, especially those from third-party sticker packs.

#1. Delete Stickers Packs on iPhone Messages

If you've downloaded sticker packs from the App Store and no longer want them in your Messages app, here's how to remove them all at once. Note that unlike your custom stickers, you can't delete individual stickers from these packs - you'll need to remove or hide the entire pack instead.

Step 1. Open the Messages app and enter any conversation.
Step 2. Tap the + button and choose Stickers.
Step 3. Scroll through the sticker tabs at the bottom and tap Edit.
Step 4. Tap the red minus (-) icon next to the sticker pack you want to delete, then confirm by tapping Delete on the right.

#2. Disable Stickers on iPhone Emoji Keyboard

If stickers keep popping up when you switch to the Emoji keyboard - and you want to avoid sending them accidentally - you can simply turn this feature off without deleting any stickers. Here's how:

Step 1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2. Tap General > Keyboard.
Step 3. Scroll down and toggle off Stickers under the Emoji section.

Part 4. Bonus: How to Remove Apple ID from iPhone Without Password

Since stickers are often linked to your Apple ID, switching to a different Apple ID can help you start fresh and remove unwanted sticker packs tied to your account. But what if you've forgotten your Apple ID password and can't sign out or switch to another one?

That's where TunesKit iPhone Unlocker comes in handy. This powerful tool allows you to remove Apple ID from your iPhone without a password in just a few simple steps.

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• Unlock a disabled iPhone or iPad screen without a passcode.
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Here's how to remove Apple ID without password via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Win/Mac computer and launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.
Step 2. Select Unlock Apple ID option and click Start button.
Step 3. If Find My iPhone is turned off, check your device info and download the correct firmware package. If Find My iPhone is turned on, devices running iOS 11.4 or later can still proceed, as long as Screen Lock and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) are enabled.
Step 4. Click the Unlock button to remove your Apple ID - no password needed.

Part 5. Conclusion

That's everything you need to know about how to delete stickers on iPhone - whether it's from your keyboard, the Messages app, or even third-party sticker packs. With these simple steps, you can take full control of your iPhone's sticker collection and keep only the ones you truly love.

Now, instead of a cluttered iMessage drawer, you'll have a clean, organized space that makes chatting smoother and more enjoyable. By managing your stickers wisely, you'll always have your favorite ways to express yourself right at your fingertips!