To delete stickers on iMessage, there are two main methods depending on whether you want to remove a sticker from a message or delete it entirely from your sticker library:
- To remove a sticker from a message:
- In any iMessage conversation where the sticker appears, tap and hold the message or photo with the sticker.
- Tap "Sticker Details."
- Swipe left on the sticker you want to delete.
- Tap the delete button.
This removes the sticker only on your device; the recipient will still see it.
- To delete a sticker from your sticker library:
- In any iMessage conversation, tap the plus icon and select "Stickers."
- Tap and hold the sticker you wish to delete.
- Release to open a menu, then tap "Delete."
The sticker will be removed from your library immediately without confirmation.
Additionally, for deleting custom stickers or multiple stickers, on iOS you can open the Stickers app from Messages, go to the "Live" tab, hold a sticker to bring up options for deleting or rearranging multiple stickers at once. This guide works for recent iOS versions including iOS 17 and iOS 18, and is effective for removing stickers from your iMessage experience either temporarily (from a message) or permanently (from sticker library).
