
Archive contacts in ActiveCampaign (December 17, 2025)
We are excited to announce the release of archiving contacts in ActiveCampaign. This new feature provides a more flexible way to manage your contact database instead of permanently deleting a contact. Archived contacts are retained for one year and do not count toward your billable contact limits, giving you better control over contact management and billing compliance. Key FeaturesArchive contacts Move contacts to an archived state, removing them from your active contact count. Restoration Restore archived contacts back to active status (subject to a 30-day restriction). Bulk action Archive up to 100 contacts per page, matching the current delete functionality. Retention Period Archived contacts are automatically and permanently deleted from the system after one year.BenefitsImproved contacts management Safely remove contacts from your active list without permanent deletion, preserving data and providing a recovery option. Maintain billing control Archived contacts do not count as billable contacts, helping you manage costs and stay within your plan's contact limits. Streamlined compliance The one-year automated cleanup helps maintain database hygiene and aligns with data retention practices. Upgrade and/or Setup InstructionsNo upgrade or setup is required. The "Archive" button will appear alongside existing options in your Contacts interface. Additional ResourcesHow to archive contacts?
























