100 Digital Things That Can Be Decluttered
Digital clutter can be just as overwhelming as physical clutter.
From overflowing inboxes to forgotten apps and duplicate files, our digital spaces can quickly become chaotic. But unlike a messy drawer, digital clutter is often invisible—lurking in the background and draining our focus, time, and even device performance.
The good news? Decluttering your digital life doesn’t have to be daunting. This list of 100 digital things you can declutter will help you take small, actionable steps toward a simpler, more organised digital world. Whether you’re clearing out old emails, paring down your social media, or tidying your computer, there’s something here for everyone.
Just below this list, you can also sign up to have a printable PDF of the 101 Digital Things That Can Be Decluttered Checklist.
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Delete unused phone apps
Delete and consolidate phone notes
Delete and consolidate phone reminders
Review phone browser bookmarks
Remove unnecessary apps from phone home screen
Review files saved on phone
Delete old contacts from phone
Clear photos from phone
Delete unwanted WhatsApp message threads
Delete WhatsApp media files
Delete unwanted Message threads
Minimise the number of notifications on phone
Close all open apps on phone
Close all open browser pages on phone
Clear phone browser cookies on phone
Clear phone browser history
Clear phone browser cache
Upgrade phone software and apps
Check phone storage for anything unnecessary
Review podcasts
Delete unused tablet apps
Delete and consolidate tablet notes
Delete and consolidate tablet reminders
Review tablet browser bookmarks
Remove unnecessary apps from tablet home screen
Review files saved on tablet
Clear photos from tablet
Minimise the number of notifications on tablet
Close all open apps on tablet
Close all open browser pages on tablet
Clear tablet browser cookies
Clear tablet browser history
Clear tablet browser cache
Upgrade tablet software and apps
Check tablet storage for anything unnecessary
Clear the desktop on PC
Empty the recycle bin on PC
Organised the file system on PC
Remove unused applications on PC
Clear photos from PC
Clear and organised the download folder on PC
Remove unnecessary browser bookmarks on PC
Organise Cloud storage
Organise external hard drive
Organise USB stick
Delete screenshots on PC
Clear email inbox
Review and clear email archive
Unsubscribe from Newsletter subscriptions you no longer need
Minimise number of notifications on PC
Reduce number of apps that load on startup on PC
Clear browser cookies on PC
Remove any browser extensions no longer needed on PC
Clear browser cache on PC
Close open browser tabs on PC
Upgrade software and apps on PC
Clear read later list on PC
Organise Google Drive
Organise OneDrive
Review online courses you have signed up for
Review eBook downloads
Review your mailing list
Organise Loom
Organise Dropbox
Review CRM system
Clear out saved passwords on PC
Review Project Management system
Delete any unused accounts
Cleanse Spotify
Review LinkTree links
Clear Instagram saves
Review Instagram follows
Delete unwanted Instagram messages
Update Instagram profile
Review Instagram feed
Review Facebook friends
Review Facebook groups
Review Facebook follows
Clear Facebook saves
Delete unwanted Facebook messenger threads
Delete unwanted Facebook messenger media files
Organise Facebook photos
Update Facebook profile
Review Facebook connected apps
Review Facebook feed
Review LinkedIn connections
Clear LinkedIn saves
Review LinkedIn groups
Review LinkedIn newsletters
Delete unwanted LinkedIn messages
Update LinkedIn profile
Review Pinterest boards
Review Pinterest follows
Update Pinterest profile
Review YouTube watch later list
Create a daily declutter routine
Create a weekly declutter routine
Create a monthly declutter routine
Backup your files
