Can I recover my answered questions after deletion?

No. All answered questions are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. If you've answered thousands of questions over years, this data is lost forever. A new account starts from scratch.

Does deleting my account cancel OkCupid Premium?

No. You must cancel Premium separately through your app store (iPhone or Android) or you'll continue being charged even after deleting your account. Cancel subscription first, then delete.

Will my matches be notified when I delete?

No. Your profile simply disappears from their match list and conversations. They won't receive a notification, but existing conversations are removed from their view.

Can I use the same email for a new OkCupid account?

Yes. After deletion, your email becomes immediately available to create a new account. However, you start completely fresh with no questions answered, matches, or messages from the old account.

Can I export my messages before deletion?

You can request your data archive which includes message content, but it comes in a technical format. Screenshot important conversations or exchange contact info with matches for easier access.

What happens to my profile photos?

All photos are permanently deleted from OkCupid servers. Download or save any photos you want to keep before deletion. Photos may briefly appear in cached data but are removed quickly.

How long does deletion take?

Deletion is immediate. Your profile is instantly removed from searches and matches' view. Some cached data may persist briefly (hours) but your account is permanently deleted right away.

How to Delete Your OkCupid Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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This guide helps you permanently delete your OkCupid account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

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Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

OkCupid Help - Delete or Disable Your Account

Official deletion guide from OkCupid

Additional Resources

[1]

OkCupid Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights

[2]

Cancel OkCupid Premium

Guide to canceling OkCupid Premium before deletion

[3]

Download Your OkCupid Data

How to request a copy of your OkCupid data before deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel OkCupid Premium (If Active)

Before deleting your account, cancel any active OkCupid Premium subscription. Go to Settings > Subscriptions (or your app store subscriptions) and turn off auto-renewal to avoid future charges.

Tips

•Premium benefits continue until billing period ends
•Deleting account doesn't cancel app store billing

Warnings

•May continue being charged if not canceled separately
•No refunds for unused Premium time after deletion

Access Account Settings

Open OkCupid app or visit the website and log in. Tap your profile picture, then tap the gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner.

Tips

•Can delete from app or desktop website
•Consider downloading your data first for records

Navigate to Delete Account

In Settings, scroll down to find 'Account' or 'App Settings' section. Tap on 'Delete Account' or 'Disable/Delete Account' option.

Tips

•Different from 'Disable' which is temporary
•Delete is permanent, Disable can be reversed

Choose Delete vs Disable

OkCupid offers both 'Disable' (temporary, hides profile) and 'Delete' (permanent removal). Select 'Delete Account' for permanent deletion. Review what will be lost.

Warnings

•All matches and conversations permanently deleted
•Thousands of answered questions are permanently lost
•Profile and photos cannot be recovered

Confirm Account Deletion

Enter your password to verify identity, select a reason for leaving (optional), and confirm deletion. Your OkCupid account is permanently deleted immediately.

Warnings

•Deletion is immediate and permanent
•Cannot recover account or answered questions
•Email/phone can be used for new account immediately

Important Warnings

All Answered Questions Permanently Lost

OkCupid's match algorithm is based on thousands of questions you've answered. When you delete your account, all these answers are permanently lost. If you've spent hours answering questions to improve matches, this data cannot be recovered or transferred to a new account.

All Matches and Messages Permanently Deleted

Deleting your account permanently erases all matches, conversations, likes, and message history. There is no way to export or save your conversations. Exchange contact information with important connections before deletion.

Subscription Must Be Canceled Separately

Deleting your OkCupid account does NOT cancel Premium subscriptions. You must cancel through your app store separately or you'll continue being charged monthly even after account deletion. No refunds for unused Premium time.

Profile and Photos Cannot Be Recovered

All profile content, photos, written answers, and personal information are permanently deleted. There is no grace period or recovery option. Download photos you want to keep before deletion.

Match Percentage Calculations Lost

OkCupid's algorithm learns from your question answers and behavior to calculate match percentages. This personalization is permanently lost. A new account starts from scratch with no algorithmic learning from your previous use.

Profile May Briefly Persist in Cached Data

While deletion is immediate, your profile may briefly appear in some users' cached data or recent likes for a short period. This typically clears within hours as OkCupid systems update.

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Your Account Instead of Deleting

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OkCupid offers a 'Disable' option that hides your profile from discovery and searches while preserving all your data, answered questions, and matches. You can re-enable anytime by logging in.

Pros

•Keep all answered questions and matches
•Profile hidden from all searches
•Can reactivate by logging in
•No permanent data loss

Cons

•Account data remains on OkCupid servers
•Email stays associated with account
•Doesn't address privacy concerns fully
•May still receive some emails

2 min

Screenshot Your Question Answers First

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Before deletion, take screenshots of your question answers and explanations. This preserves a record of your carefully curated responses for potential future use or reference.

Pros

•Preserve hours of question-answering work
•Reference answers for new accounts
•Keep insights about your preferences
•Simple backup method

Cons

•Very time-consuming for many questions
•Screenshots aren't usable in new accounts
•Privacy concerns with saved data
•Cannot import into new profiles

60 min

Download Your OkCupid Data Archive

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Request a complete copy of your OkCupid data before deletion. This includes all your answered questions, messages, profile information, and match history for your personal records.

Pros

•Complete backup of all data
•Includes all question answers and messages
•See what data OkCupid collected
•Free under privacy regulations

Cons

•Takes up to 30 days to receive
•Data in JSON format (technical)
•Cannot import into new account
•Doesn't preserve actual matches

3 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Disable hides your profile but keeps all data (reversible - log back in to reactivate). Delete permanently removes your account and all data (irreversible). Use Disable for breaks, Delete for permanent removal.

References & Citations

[1]
OkCupid Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights
https://www.okcupid.com/legal/privacy
[2]
Cancel OkCupid Premium
Guide to canceling OkCupid Premium before deletion
https://help.okcupid.com/article/133-how-do-i-cancel-my-subscription
[3]
Download Your OkCupid Data
How to request a copy of your OkCupid data before deletion
https://help.okcupid.com/article/259-how-to-request-your-data

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Critical Warnings

All Answered Questions Permanently Lost
OkCupid's match algorithm is based on thousands of questions you've answered. When you delete your a...
All Matches and Messages Permanently Deleted
Deleting your account permanently erases all matches, conversations, likes, and message history. The...
Subscription Must Be Canceled Separately
Deleting your OkCupid account does NOT cancel Premium subscriptions. You must cancel through your ap...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

OkCupid Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel OkCupid Premium (If Active)

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Delete Account

Choose Delete vs Disable

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

All Answered Questions Permanently Lost

All Matches and Messages Permanently Deleted

Subscription Must Be Canceled Separately

Profile and Photos Cannot Be Recovered

Match Percentage Calculations Lost

Profile May Briefly Persist in Cached Data

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Your Account Instead of Deleting

Screenshot Your Question Answers First

Download Your OkCupid Data Archive

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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