Delete gmail mails in bulk
To delete Gmail emails in bulk, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Gmail search operator
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the search bar at the top of the page.
- Type the following search query:
is:unread
(oris:starred
if you want to delete starred emails) and press Enter. - This will show you all unread (or starred) emails in your inbox.
- Click on the checkbox at the top left corner of the page to select all emails.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Method 2: Using the Gmail label feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Create a new label by clicking on the "Labels" button at the top of the page and selecting "New label".
- Name the label (e.g. "Delete me").
- Search for all emails that you want to delete by using the search bar. You can use advanced search operators like
from:example.com
orsubject:example
. - Click on the checkbox at the top left corner of the page to select all emails.
- Click on the "More" menu and select "Apply label".
- Select the label you created in step 2.
- Click on the "Bulk actions" dropdown menu and select "Delete forever".
Method 3: Using a third-party browser extension
There are several browser extensions available that allow you to delete Gmail emails in bulk, such as:
- Bulk Email Deleter (Chrome)
- Gmail Bulk Delete (Firefox)
- Email Cleaner (Chrome)
These extensions usually work by allowing you to select a range of emails and then deleting them with a single click.
Important notes:
- Before deleting emails in bulk, make sure you have backed up your Gmail account or exported your emails to a local storage device.
- Deleting emails in bulk may take some time, depending on the number of emails you are deleting.
- Be cautious when deleting emails in bulk, as it is permanent and cannot be undone.