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How to Delete a Product Attribute in Magento 2?

Vinh Jacker | 03-17-2025

How to Delete a Product Attribute in Magento 2?

To make it simple, product attributes refer to the features of products. These attributes can be something physical, like size, shape, color, or they can be something more abstract, like the brand quality and value.

In this blog, we will learn how to delete a product attribute in Magento 2 with step-by-step instructions. Let’s start!

Check the Product Attribute Active Status

If you want to know whether a product attribute is now in operation or not, go to Export Settings. Here’s how:

Navigate to System > Data Transfer > Export

Export data

Choose Product in the Entity Type field

Choose export file format

Now, the system will display an attributes grid, sorted in alphabet. That is the list of all the attributes being used. It also has a search box to make it easier to find the attribute you’re looking for.

Search the attribute

How to Delete Magento 2 Product Attribute

After checking that the attributes you want to remove are still active, here’s how to delete them.

Step 1: Go to Stores > Attributes > Product

Product attributes

Step 2: Find the attribute from the given list

Product grid

Step 3: Open it in the edit mode by clicking on that attribute. Then press Delete Attribute to remove it.

Delete attribute

Step 4: Select OK to confirm your removal

Confirm

Final Words

And that’s it! You have successfully deleted a product attribute from Magento 2. Isn’t it easy?

If you accidentally remove the wrong one, just go back to the Product Attributes grid and click on Add New Attribute to recreate it.

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    Jacker

    Jacker is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mageplaza, bringing over 10 years of experience in Magento, Shopify, and other eCommerce platforms. With deep technical expertise, he has led numerous successful projects, optimizing and scaling online stores for global brands. Beyond his work in eCommerce development, he is passionate about running and swimming.



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