How to Bulk Archive Slack Channels

When you have too many Slack channels, many of which may be outdated or not in use, it’s important to keep these channels in order or even put them in a space where they won’t clutter your Slack platform.

Oct. 16, 2025

Clean up

Reasons to Archive Slack Channels

One of the main reasons to archive Slack channels is to promote better organization. If some of the Slack channels have been inactive for a while and you don’t want to keep scrolling past them on a daily basis, you can archive these unused channels. Archiving is a great way to put the Slack channels in a different location where you can still access them without deleting them. Also, you may want to archive Slack channels to control access to who sees the channels. When you archive the Slack channels, you can refer back to them but only you and added team members will be able to see them. In addition, if your company is done working on a specific project or with a particular client, you can archive the relevant Slack channels to put them in a location that’s not in your daily feed but that you still have access to should you need it.

Why You Should Bulk Archive the Channels

As opposed to archiving Slack channels individually, iIt may be better to archive the Slack channels in a bulk transaction, as opposed to archiving Slack channels individually. You might have a lot of Slack channels to archive, so you don’t want to waste time doing so individually. Also, when you bulk archive Slack channels, you can make sure you archive as many inactive or unnecessary Slack channels as possible in one set process.

How to Bulk Archive Outdated Slack Channels

If you’re ready to improve your Slack platform and bulk archive outdated channels, here are steps to do so:

  1. Decide what channels to bulk archive: Before you can do a bulk archive of your target Slack channels, decide which channels to archive. The best way to do so is to use a tool such as Chronicle, an app that identifies inactive channels via a scanner and regular reports.
  2. Use Slack API: Once you know what channels you want to archive in bulk, the Slack API is a good option for putting all of these inactive Slack channels into bulk archive mode.
  3. Sit back and enjoy a cleaned up workspace: Once the Slack API has done its job, you can sit back and enjoy your refreshed Slack workspace. Just remember to keep using the Chronicle app tool so you’re in the know regarding inactive Slack channels on your platform.

Keep Your Active Slack Channels Organized with Chronicle

Improve your Slack platform’s efficiency by using the Chronicle app tool. With help from Chronicle, you can monitor Slack messages, keep an eye on inactive channels, and get event monitoring access, too. When you use Chronicle for your Slack platform, your team will be able to work effectively and you can keep Slack clutter under control.

Find out more by contacting the Chronicle team today!

FAQs

How often should I bulk archive Slack channels?

There is no set timeframe for bulk archiving your Slack channels. Your team can choose to do so quarterly, annually, or whenever you find that your Slack channels are becoming voluminous. You can view the Chronicle dashboard and inactive channels information to help you decide when to bulk archive your Slack channels.

Can I access bulk archived Slack channels?

Absolutely! This is one of the top reasons for bulk archiving. You can set these channels aside, but still be able to access them at a later date, if needed.

Does Chronicle help me monitor my inactive Slack channels?

It sure does! With help from Chronicle, you’ll get detailed information on your inactive Slack channels which can help you decide what channels to bulk archive.