What happens to my messages after deletion?

All your conversations and messages are permanently deleted when you delete your account. Both sent and received messages are completely removed and cannot be retrieved.

Can I delete my POF account from the mobile app?

Yes. You can delete your POF account from both the mobile app and the website. The process is similar on both platforms.

Will my photos be deleted?

Yes. All photos you uploaded to your POF profile are permanently deleted when you delete your account. Make sure to save any photos you want to keep before proceeding.

Is there a waiting period before deletion?

No. POF deletes your account immediately after you confirm. There is no grace period or waiting time to change your mind.

Do I need to cancel my subscription before deleting?

While not required, it's recommended to cancel any premium subscriptions before deletion to ensure you're not charged for future billing cycles.

What happens to matches I made?

All your match history and connections are permanently deleted. People you matched with will no longer see your profile in their matches.

How to Delete Your Plenty of Fish Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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This guide helps you permanently delete your Plenty of Fish 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

Official POF Help - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from Plenty of Fish

Additional Resources

[1]

POF Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]

POF Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account closure

[3]

POF Help Center

Support articles for account management

Step-by-Step Guide

Log In to POF

Visit POF.com or open the POF mobile app and log in with your username/email and password.

Tips

•Can be done from app or website
•Have your login credentials ready
•Reset password if you've forgotten it

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile picture or username at the top of the page, then select 'Edit Profile' or 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•Settings may be under profile menu
•Look for gear icon or settings option
•Mobile app layout may differ slightly

Navigate to Delete Account

Scroll down in settings to find 'Delete Account' option, usually at the bottom of the page. Click on 'Delete Account' or 'Remove Profile'.

Tips

•Option is typically at bottom of settings
•Read the information about what will be deleted
•Consider downloading photos you want to keep

Warnings

•Deletion is permanent and immediate

Select Deletion Reason

POF will ask why you're leaving. Select a reason from the dropdown menu (required to proceed), optionally provide additional feedback, then click 'Continue' or 'Next'.

Tips

•Selecting a reason is required
•Your feedback helps improve the service
•Be brief in additional comments

Confirm Permanent Deletion

Review the final warning screen. Enter your password to verify, then click 'Delete Your POF Account' or 'Confirm Deletion'. Your account and all data are immediately and permanently deleted.

Tips

•Read all warnings about data loss
•Deletion is immediate with no grace period
•Save any important messages before confirming

Important Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion

POF account deletion is immediate and permanent. All your profile data, messages, matches, and photos are instantly deleted with no recovery option.

All Messages Lost

All conversations and messages you've sent and received will be permanently deleted. There's no way to retrieve them after deletion.

Photos Permanently Removed

All photos you uploaded to your POF profile will be permanently deleted. Make sure to save any photos you want to keep before deletion.

Match History Deleted

Your entire match history and all connections will be permanently lost with no way to recover them.

Username May Be Reused

Your username may become available for others to use after deletion. POF does not reserve usernames from deleted accounts.

No Grace Period

Unlike some dating platforms, POF deletes your account immediately with no grace period to change your mind.

Alternatives to Consider

Hide Your Profile

easy

Hide your profile from search results while keeping your account active. This prevents new matches while preserving your data.

Pros

•Fully reversible anytime
•All data and messages preserved
•Can unhide when ready

Cons

•Account still exists on POF
•Data remains on their servers
•Profile technically still active

2 min

Delete Photos Only

easy

Remove your profile photos while keeping your account active. This reduces your visibility without full deletion.

Pros

•Keep account and messages
•Reduce visibility significantly
•Can add photos back later

Cons

•Profile still searchable
•Account remains active
•Limited privacy benefit

5 min

Stop Using Without Deleting

easy

Simply stop logging in and using POF while leaving your account dormant.

Pros

•No commitment needed
•Can return anytime
•All data preserved

Cons

•Profile remains visible and searchable
•Data stays on platform
•No privacy benefit

0 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No. POF account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once you delete your account, all your profile data, messages, and photos are permanently removed with no recovery option.

References & Citations

[1]
POF Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy explaining data deletion
https://www.pof.com/privacy.aspx
[2]
POF Terms of Service
Legal terms regarding account closure
https://www.pof.com/terms.aspx
[3]
POF Help Center
Support articles for account management
https://www.pof.com/help/

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Critical Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion
POF account deletion is immediate and permanent. All your profile data, messages, matches, and photo...
All Messages Lost
All conversations and messages you've sent and received will be permanently deleted. There's no way ...
Photos Permanently Removed
All photos you uploaded to your POF profile will be permanently deleted. Make sure to save any photo...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Plenty of Fish Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log In to POF

Access Account Settings

Navigate to Delete Account

Select Deletion Reason

Confirm Permanent Deletion

Important Warnings

Immediate Permanent Deletion

All Messages Lost

Photos Permanently Removed

Match History Deleted

Username May Be Reused

No Grace Period

Alternatives to Consider

Hide Your Profile

Delete Photos Only

Stop Using Without Deleting

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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