When to Delete a Metric
You might delete a metric when:
It's no longer needed
It was created by mistake
You're cleaning up unused data
How to Delete a Metric
Go to Metrics in the admin sidebar
Find the metric you want to delete
Click the trash icon (🗑️) in the row
Confirm the deletion in the dialog
The metric will be permanently removed
Deletion Restrictions
Not all metrics can be deleted:
✅ Unused metric — Yes, can delete (not referenced by any plan)
⚠️ Metric with data — With confirmation (has historical snapshots—you'll be warned)
❌ In-use by plans — No (referenced by active plans)
If the trash icon is disabled: The metric is being used by one or more plans. You must remove it from all plans before deleting.
Warning for Metrics with Data
If a metric has historical data (snapshots), you'll see a confirmation warning:
"This metric has data. Deleting it will permanently remove all historical values. This action cannot be undone."
Review carefully before confirming.
What Happens When You Delete
The metric is permanently removed
All historical data for the metric is deleted
Any dashboard displays referencing it will update
This cannot be undone