---
title: "How to delete and re-install GravityView"
date: 2026-04-23
author: "GravityKit"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview/common-problems/how-to-delete-and-re-install-gravityview/"
---

## Deactivate the GravityView plugin

![Screenshot of the plugins page showing a mouse pointer on top of the Deactivate link for GravityView](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/deactivate-the-gravityview-plugin.png?1407261229)

## Once the plugin is de-activated, click the Delete link

![Screenshot of the plugins page showing a mouse pointer on top of the Delete link for GravityView](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/once-the-plugin-is-de-activated-click-the-delete-link.png?1407261230)

## Click the "Yes, Delete these files and data" button

Don't worry about the warning text; your Views and settings will not be deleted.

![Screenshot of the confirmation screen to delete a plugin](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/click-the-yes-delete-these-files-and-data-button.png?1407261231)

## Now re-install GravityView

Now that you have removed GravityView, follow the instructions on [How to Install GravityView](https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview/getting-started-gravityview/installing-gravityview/). Once you re-install it, your Views will still be there.