How to Delete Custom Objects in Salesforce?

Published: Apr 30 2023

Last Updated: May 11 2026

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Managing custom objects in Salesforce becomes difficult when admins need to delete multiple unused or obsolete objects manually. Salesforce allows object deletion one by one, but the process can become time-consuming when handling large org cleanups, sandbox refreshes, testing environments, or metadata restructuring.

If you are looking for a faster way to delete custom objects in Salesforce, or bulk delete multiple custom objects without repetitive manual work, using an automation-focused solution can simplify the entire process.

In this guide, we will show how to delete multiple custom objects in Salesforce using BOFC (Bulk Object Field Creator) in just a few clicks.

Note:

To avail this feature, kindly make sure you have installed the latest version of the application. You can upgrade your package using either of two ways:

  1. In Salesforce, go to “BOFC Home > Settings > App Version > Click to Upgrade” — or —
  2. Refer the below button to quickly upgrade your package to the latest version and explore its complete benefits:

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Simple Steps to Delete Custom Objects in Salesforce

1. Open the BOFC Bulk Object Deletion Screen. BOFC Home > Bulk Object Deletion

Bulk Object Deletion

2. It will open below screen for BOFC Object Deletion

BOFC Object Deletion

Above image has some features (each number has its description as below):

  1. Select (single or multiple) Custom Object(s) which you want to delete.
  2. Once the Objects are selected, click on “Delete Custom Objects” button to delete selected Objects.
  3. “Reload Page” button is use to reload the page.

3. Select the checkbox infront of each row.

Mass Object Deletion

4. Click on “Delete Custom Object” Button to Delete objects

Delete Custom Object

Green means – Row deleted successfully as an object.

Red means – Row error out with some error message.

Benefits of Using BOFC App

  • Save time by deleting multiple custom objects in a single process
  • Reduce repetitive manual administration tasks
  • Simplify Salesforce org cleanup and maintenance
  • Improve metadata management efficiency
  • Handle large-scale Salesforce environments more effectively

Conclusion

Deleting custom objects manually in Salesforce can become repetitive and time-consuming, especially when managing large orgs or performing sandbox cleanup activities. While Salesforce provides standard object deletion options, handling multiple custom objects individually is not always efficient for admins and developers.

Using BOFC simplifies the process by allowing teams to bulk delete custom objects in Salesforce with fewer clicks and better control over metadata cleanup operations.

Whether you need to delete multiple custom objects, clean up unused metadata, or streamline Salesforce administration tasks, BOFC helps make custom object management faster, easier, and more efficient.

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