How to Remove Tokens from Trust Wallet Home Screen
A practical guide to decluttering your Trust Wallet homepage
Common Reasons to Remove Tokens from Trust Wallet Home Screen
Most Trust Wallet users accumulate a long list of tokens over time—some from initial DEX offerings, testnet projects, or random airdrops, while others are active investments. For many, the home screen becomes cluttered, making it hard to quickly access essential tokens like ETH or stablecoins. Last month, I had over 45 tokens taking up space on my home screen; only 8 of them were ones I actually used regularly. The rest were small meme coins I’d bought on a whim, test tokens from a DeFi platform I tried once, and even a few scam tokens I’d accidentally added. Hiding these wasn’t just about organization—it was also a safety move. My friend once tapped a fake token on his cluttered home screen, which redirected him to a phishing site and resulted in a small loss. Removing unused or suspicious tokens eliminates that risk entirely. Another common reason is reducing screen load time; a crowded home screen can slow down the app’s navigation, especially on older phones. Even if you’re not in a hurry, scrolling past dozens of irrelevant entries every time you open the wallet gets old fast.
Step-by-Step Manual Removal of Tokens
Removing (or hiding) tokens from Trust Wallet’s home screen is straightforward, and it works for both iOS and Android versions of the app. Let’s walk through the process with clear steps. First, open the Trust Wallet app on your mobile device and log into your wallet. Make sure you’re on the correct wallet if you have multiple accounts linked. Once you’re on the main home screen, look for the small gear-shaped settings icon in the top right corner of the display—this icon stays in the same spot across all recent versions, so you won’t have to hunt for it. Whether you’re using an iPhone or an Android phone, the gear icon is always in the top right, so you don’t need to adjust your steps based on your device type. I’ve tested this on both iOS 16 and Android 13, and the process is identical, so it’s consistent across platforms.
Next, scroll down the settings menu until you find the option labeled “Manage Tokens.” This is the hub for adjusting which tokens appear on your home screen. Tap on “Manage Tokens,” and you’ll be taken to a full list of every token currently added to your wallet—including those not visible on the homepage. Don’t worry, this list is comprehensive, so even obscure tokens from small blockchains will show up here. Now, find the token you want to remove from the home screen. You can scroll through the list, or if you know the token’s name, use the search bar at the top of the screen to type it in—this saves time if you have a long list.
Once you’ve located the target token, you’ll see a toggle switch next to its name. The switch will be in the “on” position if the token is currently visible on the home screen. Tap the switch to turn it off—this is the step that hides the token from the homepage. Wait a few seconds, and the app will update the list. A quick check of your home screen will confirm the token is gone. Important note: Hiding a token does not delete it from your wallet or erase any funds you hold in it. It simply removes it from the main view to keep things tidy. For example, I hid a testnet token called “TestXYZ” that I’d used for a single transaction—its value was zero anyway, so removing it made no difference to my portfolio, but it freed up space on the home screen for my active tokens like LINK and USDC.
Advanced Tips for Managing Your Token List
If you have a large number of tokens to remove, don’t worry—you don’t have to toggle each one individually. The “Manage Tokens” menu is designed for bulk adjustments. For instance, if you have 20+ test tokens from a decentralized finance project you participated in once, you can scroll through and toggle off all of them in a minute. I did this last month after finishing a yield farming experiment; the test tokens were worthless, so hiding them cleaned up my home screen significantly. This bulk method is way faster than handling each token separately, especially if you’re doing a full declutter to prepare for a big crypto transaction or portfolio review.
Another useful tip is to use the network filter in the “Manage Tokens” menu. Trust Wallet supports multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, and Solana. If you only want to hide tokens on one network (like all BSC meme coins that clutter your screen), tap the network dropdown at the top of the “Manage Tokens” screen and select BSC. This will narrow the list to only BSC tokens, making it easier to find and remove specific ones without scrolling through hundreds of entries from other chains. I use this when I want to focus on my Ethereum-based tokens—hiding BSC and Polygon tokens temporarily helps me track my main investments better, like my ETH holdings and DeFi positions on Uniswap.
One mistake many new users make is hiding important tokens by accident. For example, I once hid my USDT stablecoin because I confused it with a similar token called “USDT-TEST” from a testnet. To avoid this, take a quick look at the token’s logo and symbol before toggling the switch off. If you ever do hide a token you need, just go back to “Manage Tokens,” search for it by name, and toggle the switch back on. Also, if a token isn’t showing up in the “Manage Tokens” menu even though you know it’s in your wallet, it might not be added to your wallet properly. In that case, use the “Add Custom Token” option, enter the correct contract address and network, then add it. Once added, you can hide it like any other token. This is handy for tokens you might have interacted with via a dApp but haven’t officially added to your wallet—adding them lets you control their visibility and avoid accidental clicks.
Finally, regularly reviewing your token list is a good habit. Every few months, go through your “Manage Tokens” menu and remove any tokens you no longer use. This not only keeps your home screen clean but also reduces the risk of accidentally interacting with unknown tokens. A few weeks ago, I found a token in my list that was a scam—its name sounded similar to a popular DeFi token called “Lido DAO,” but the contract address was fake. Hiding it immediately prevented me from clicking on it by mistake, which could have led to a phishing attack. This kind of regular check takes only 5 minutes but adds a lot of safety and convenience to using Trust Wallet, especially as your crypto portfolio grows and you collect more tokens over time.
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