diff --git a/backend/history.py b/backend/history.py
index c39a084..a11d25f 100644
--- a/backend/history.py
+++ b/backend/history.py
@@ -70,6 +70,14 @@ def get_recent_opened(username: str, vault_filter: Optional[str] = None, limit:
         
     return history[:limit]
 
+def remove_recent(username: str, vault: str, path: str):
+    """Remove a file from the recent history (e.g., after deletion)."""
+    if not username:
+        return
+    history = _read_data(_get_history_file(username))
+    history = [item for item in history if not (item["vault"] == vault and item["path"] == path)]
+    _write_data(_get_history_file(username), history)
+
 def toggle_bookmark(username: str, vault: str, path: str, title: str = ""):
     """Toggle a file as bookmark for a user. Returns True if bookmarked, False if removed."""
     if not username:
diff --git a/backend/main.py b/backend/main.py
index 1f166be..0bf55d6 100644
--- a/backend/main.py
+++ b/backend/main.py
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ from backend.vault_settings import (
     get_vault_setting,
     update_vault_setting,
 )
-from backend.history import record_open, get_recent_opened, toggle_bookmark, get_bookmarks, is_bookmarked
+from backend.history import record_open, get_recent_opened, remove_recent, toggle_bookmark, get_bookmarks, is_bookmarked
 
 logging.basicConfig(
     level=logging.INFO,
@@ -1372,6 +1372,9 @@ async def api_file_delete(vault_name: str, path: str = Query(..., description="R
             "path": path,
         })
         
+        # Remove from recent files
+        remove_recent(current_user["username"], vault_name, path)
+        
         # Dispatch webhooks
         await dispatch_webhooks("file_deleted", {"vault": vault_name, "path": path})