### [Deleting Forms](https://wpforms.com/docs/deleting-forms/)

**Published:** March 13, 2024
**Author:** Molly Tyler

**Excerpt:** Learn how to remove forms you no longer need from your site.

**Content:**

Would you like to remove forms you no longer need from your WordPress site? WPForms includes a forms trash folder so you can easily delete forms that you don’t want to use any more.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use the forms trash, including how to restore and permanently delete forms.

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Before getting started, you’ll first need to make sure WPForms is [installed and activated](https://wpforms.com/docs/install-wpforms-plugin/) on your WordPress site and that you’ve [verified your license](https://wpforms.com/docs/verify-wpforms-license/). Then, be sure to [create a form](https://wpforms.com/docs/creating-first-form/) if you haven’t already.

### Adding Forms to the Trash

First, you’ll need to access the Forms Overview page. In your admin dashboard, go to **WPForms » All Forms**.

![Accessing the Forms Overview page](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/forms-overview-page.png)

From the Forms Overview page, you can remove forms from your site by adding them to the trash.

**Note:** You won’t be able to use the form on your site or access the form’s entries when it’s in the trash. To use the form and access the entries again, you’ll need to [restore your form](#restoring-forms).

Forms are not automatically deleted and will remain in the trash until you [permanently delete](#delete-permanently) them.

To add an individual form to the trash, hover over the form and click the **Trash** option.

![Click trash option](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/click-trash-option.png)

When the form has been successfully added to the trash, you’ll see a confirmation notice at the top of the page.

![Form trash success notice](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/form-trash-success-notice-1.png)

If you’d like to add multiple forms to the trash at once, check the box next to each form you’d like to add.

![Select multiple forms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/select-multiple-forms-1.gif)

Alternatively, you can select all your forms by checking the box next to **Name**.

![Select all forms checkbox](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/select-all-forms-checkbox.png)

Once you’ve chosen the forms you’d like to add to the trash, select the **Trash** option from the **Bulk actions** dropdown.

![Select trash bulk action](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/select-trash-bulk-action-1.png)

When you’re ready to add the forms to the Trash, click the **Apply** button.

![Click apply button](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/click-apply-button-1.png)

Next, we’ll cover how to view and manage the forms in the trash.

### Viewing Your Forms on the Trash Screen

Once you’ve added forms to the trash, you can view them by clicking on the **Trash** link.

![Click trash link](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/click-trash-link.png)

This will take you to the trash screen where you can view the forms that are currently in the trash.

![Trash screen view](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/trash-screen-view.png)

From here, you’ll have the option to restore or permanently delete your forms. We’ll cover both of these options below.

### Restoring Your Forms

Restoring a form removes it from the trash and adds it back to the Forms Overview page. This lets you use the form on your site again, and also gives you access to the form’s entries.

To restore a form, hover over the form name and click the **Restore** option.

![Restore form](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/restore-form-1.png)

After you click the Restore option, you’ll see a confirmation notice letting you know that the form has been successfully restored.

![Restored form confirmation notice](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/restored-form-confirmation-notice-1.png)

Now you’ll be able to use the form on your site again, and you’ll also have access to the form’s entries.

### Permanently Deleting Your Forms

**Note:** Permanently deleting a form will remove the form and its entries entirely from your site’s database. Before proceeding, we recommended [creating a backup of your site’s database](https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/7-best-wordpress-backup-plugins-compared-pros-and-cons/).

To permanently delete a form, hover over the form name and click the **Delete Permanently** option.

![Delete permanently](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/delete-permanently-1.png)

When you select the Delete Permanently option, an overlay will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. To confirm, click the **OK** button.

![Confirm deletion of forms](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/click-ok-button-to-delete-form.png)

You’ll now see a confirmation notice at the top of the page letting you know the form has been permanently deleted.

![Deleted permanently confirmation message](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/deleted-permanenly-confirmation-notice.png)

##### Emptying Your Trash

You can permanently delete all the forms in the trash by clicking the **Empty Trash** button.

![Click empty trash button](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/click-empty-trash-button.png)

Then, you’ll see an overlay asking you to confirm the deletion of all the forms that are in the trash. To confirm, click the **OK** button.

![Confirm multiple form deletion](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/click-ok-button-to-delete-all-forms.png)

After all the forms have been successfully deleted, you’ll see a confirmation notice at the top of the page.

![Multiple forms deleted successfully](https://wpforms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/multiple-forms-deleted-successfully.png)

That’s it! Now you know how to delete and restore forms in WPForms.

Next, want more tips on managing your website’s forms? See our [complete guide to form management](https://wpforms.com/docs/a-complete-guide-to-form-management/) to learn more options for organizing and maintaining your forms.

**Categories:** Functionality, Form Management

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