Remove repository from Top Repositories on start page

[giorgi02]

Hello,

There is a repository in Top Repositories section on my startup page.

It has appeared since I wrote a new issue in its issues.
This repository is not mine and also, I'm not a collaborator. It is not shown in "my repositories" and neither on "settings/repositories".
Why is it shown at startup and how can I remove it?

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[DSDmark]

Hi @giorgi02,

I can't find a way to remove it. So, I guess there is no way to do that. In my opinion, once you have done any things like submit an issue, fork or contribute or any things. It save there as history. It doesn't matter if you close your issue on that repo.

[youde2000]

Have you solved it yet？

[RobertParesi]

I agree - same for me. I'd like to get it removed as well. Drive me nuts.

[queenofcorgis]

These are autogenerated based on your activity, however, if you'd like to submit product feedback on this I encourage you to open a Discussion in our Feed category.

[randalex-de]

A repository with no actitivity, archived is still #3 since months. This doesn't work as expected.

[jeffsnff]

Any movement on this? I would really love to remove stuff from that section.

[ntfshard]

Could be very nice to have such feature

[jonoringer]

agree!!

[copeland3300]

It would be great to have this...especially since it's not even accurate. I have repos listed here that haven't been touched in weeks or months, but repos that have more activity and more recent activity aren't shown.

[playbahn]

Yeap. Same here.

[gileli121]

How is this basic thing not implemented?
I was assuming that maybe it was only me that couldn't find it.
But seems that you did not implement it. Unbelievable!

[lejeuneretif]

+1

[cosmir17]

+1

[maynouf]

This would be an useful feature indeed.

[administrator895]

+1

[manuelnaturalcycles]

+1

[ShireenShamil]

How to remove it (or stop it from appearing prominently):

Unfortunately, there isn't usually a direct "remove from Top Repositories" button for this kind of scenario, as it's more about how GitHub's suggestions work. However, here are a few things you can try, ranging from direct actions to more passive approaches:

"Unstar" the Repository (if you've starred it):

Go to the "ThreeMammals/Ocelot" repository page on GitHub.

Look for the "Star" button (it usually looks like a star icon). If it's highlighted or filled in, it means you've starred it. Click it to unstar it. Starring a repo is a common reason for it to appear in your top lists.

Clear Your Browser Cache and Cookies:

Sometimes, local browser data can influence what you see. Clearing your cache and cookies for GitHub.com might refresh the display. This is a bit of a long shot but worth a try.

Engage with Other Repositories More (Passive Approach):

The "Top Repositories" section is often based on your most frequent or recent interactions. If you start working more actively on your own repositories or other projects, those are more likely to push the "ThreeMammals/Ocelot" one further down or off the list over time.

Consider starring other repositories you genuinely want to follow or contribute to.

Wait it Out:

If your interaction with "ThreeMammals/Ocelot" was a one-off (just creating an issue), and you don't interact with it again, it's very likely to naturally drop off your "Top Repositories" list as more recent and relevant activity fills its place. These lists are usually dynamic.

Check for "Watching" Status:

Go to the "ThreeMammals/Ocelot" repository page.

Near the top right, there should be a "Watch" button (or "Unwatch" if you're already watching). Click it and make sure you're not "Watching" all activity. If you are, change it to "Not watching" or "Ignoring." Watching a repository will definitely keep it prominent in your activity feeds.

[TotoFrakenz]

On Ublock Origin this filter hid the public repositories for me.
github.com##.height-full.position-relative.loading-context > div > .p-md-0.p-2.mt-md-2.mt-0.js-repos-container.Details > .js-repos-container > .list-style-none > .source.public

[DoYouKnowMyNamePlz]

2025-08-08.23-01-49.mp4

Here is a fix with ublock origin till they implement something like this. Kind of annoying that they do this.

[LionfishLion]

marvelous🤣

[Peter1Chen1]

+1

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[illusive5943]

When will this be fixed? Github Copilot add files is offering these non-relevant repositories by default.

[jhebert8]

Flabbergasting that this isn't a feature years later. These are annoying things that make the front page of GitHub basically a waste of time.

[hmanbr]

this is anoying to have

[Harshitttttttt]

what a waste of time

[lcdss]

+1 for this one as it includes archived repositories I'll never access anymore.

[lazyboxDude]

yeah was thinking i archive my repo, naah changed nothing

[The-XiaoBai]

This issue has not been resolved to this day.
This is unbelievable.
:(

[Red5Rebel]

They should make the contents of this list entirely user editable and based on our choices for our top repositories. They could just add an option when you star a repository to make it one of your top repositories, tick the box it shows up in that list, un-tick the box and it removes from that list. Seems like an easy fix to me, it would be no different than adding a repository to a list when you star it.

I've had a repository stuck in my list. I had unstarred and ignored the repository after it was stuck there for 4 months, and it's still there 7+ months later. I have visited and starred many other repositories since that time, and it's still the only repository except for my own that is in that list.

[kxlexe]

There is a way I think (I'm still new to GitHub):

• Click on your profile in the top right corner (on desktop) > Go into the settings menu
• On the left hand side, look for the sub-heading "Code, planning, and automation" > Click on the "Repositories" section
• You should see a list of all the Repositories you are apart of and a "Leave" button

*NOTE: Leaving the Repository seems to get it out of the "Top Repositories" section BUT, 1. if said repository is private, you will have to request access again to interact once more, and 2. Anything you contributed to or interacted with will still be within the repository even if you leave it.

Let me know if it works for you guys! (Again I'm new, therefore my knowledge is limited)

[exploitation-icl]

Doesn't work.
I've yet leaved all the repositories I don't want to see, but they are always visible in the home page list

[janstarcevic]

The same problem brought me here. A "Convenience" feature turned nuisance. Will interact with more repos now to repopulate the cue.