Plenty of Fish (POF) is one of the largest online dating platforms, with over 150 million users worldwide. At some point, you may wish to delete your POF account permanently.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete your POF account for good:
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Before Deleting Your POF Account
Before deleting your POF account, there are a few things you should do:
- Cancel Any Paid Subscriptions – If you have a premium POF membership, cancel your subscription first. You can do this through your account settings. POF does not give refunds for partial subscription periods.
- Download Any Data – If you want to save any data from your account such as conversations or photos, make sure to download these before deleting your account. Once deleted, the data cannot be recovered.
- Hide Your Profile First – Consider hiding your POF profile before fully deleting it. This makes your profile invisible to other users without deleting any data. You can always unhide it later if you change your mind.
How to Permanently Delete Your POF Account
On Desktop:
- Go to POF.com and log into your account
- Click on My Profile > My Profile in the top menu
- Go to Settings > Delete Account
- Enter your login credentials when prompted
- Select reasons for deleting your account
- Click Delete My Account and confirm
On Mobile:
- Open the POF app and tap your profile icon
- Tap Manage Account
- Scroll down and tap Delete My Account
- Enter your login credentials when prompted
- Select reasons for deleting your account
- Tap Delete My Account and confirm
Once you delete your account, the process cannot be reversed. All profile data including messages will be permanently removed.
Alternative: Hide Your POF Profile
If you don’t want to fully delete your POF account, consider hiding your profile instead:
On Desktop:
- Go to POF.com and log into your account
- Click on My Profile > My Profile in the top menu
- Under Profile Visibility, click on Hide Profile
On Mobile:
- Open the POF app and tap your profile icon
- Tap Manage Account
- Scroll down and tap Hide Profile under Profile Visibility
Hiding your profile will make you invisible to other POF users. You can still access your account and unhide your profile later if you change your mind.
What Happens When You Delete POF
Here is what happens when you permanently delete your POF account:
- Your profile and all personal data is removed from POF’s system
- You lose access to your account and cannot reactivate it
- All your matches, messages, and conversations are deleted
- Any paid subscription is automatically canceled
- Your data may still be retained in backups for up to a year before being deleted
So be certain before deleting your account, as the process cannot be reversed!
FAQs About Deleting POF
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about deleting POF accounts:
Can I recover my account after deleting it?
No, once your POF account is deleted it is gone forever along with all your data. You cannot reactivate deleted accounts.
Can someone else see if I deleted my account?
No. When you delete your POF account it simply disappears. Other users will not get any indication that you deleted your profile.
What happens to my photos or conversations?
All photos, messages, matches, and other account data is permanently deleted when your account is removed. Be sure to download anything you want to keep!
How long until my data is fully deleted?
Your public-facing profile and data will be deleted instantly when you delete your account. However, data may persist in backups for up to one year before being erased.
Can I temporarily deactivate my account?
Yes! You can hide your profile which makes you invisible to other POF users without deleting data. You can always unhide it later.
Does POF notify my matches if I delete my profile?
No. POF does not notify any of your matches or connections when you delete your account. Your profile will simply disappear from their view.
Conclusion
Deleting your POF account will permanently erase your profile along with all data including conversations and photos. Be sure to download anything you want to keep! The process is irreversible, so consider hiding your profile first if you think you may return to POF someday.
I hope this guide gives you the steps and information needed to successfully delete your POF account when ready. Just follow the instructions carefully, especially when accessing POF on mobile. And don’t hesitate to download any data or cancel subscriptions before removing your profile for good.
