element.remove() Remove an element
Last updated: 2026-09-09
element.remove() Remove an element
remove removes the element from the DOM. Simpler than parentNode.removeChild(el).
| Category | DOM |
|---|---|
| ES version | DOM |
📝 Syntax
el.remove();Returns：undefined.
Mutates the original：Yes (in place)
▶ Example
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Output：
(element removed)💡 Tip remove() (ES2015) replaces the older parentNode.removeChild pattern.
ℹ️ info The element reference still exists — it can be re-inserted.
🌐 Browser support
| Browser |  Chrome |
 Edge |
 Firefox |
 Safari |
 Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| element.remove() | ✓ v1 | ✓ v12 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 | ✓ v1 |
| Supported by all modern browsers | |||||
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❓ FAQ
Qremove vs removeChild?
Aremove is called on the element; removeChild on the parent. Same result.
QCan a removed element be restored?
AYes — the reference exists and can be re-appended.
QHow to remove all children?
Ael.innerHTML = '' is the simplest.
