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How to Cancel Duolingo Plus (2026 guide)

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel Duolingo Plus?

Duolingo typically doesn't offer refunds for unused portions of your subscription. However, you can continue using Plus features until your current billing period ends.

Q: Can I cancel Duolingo Plus online?

Yes, if you subscribed directly through Duolingo. If you subscribed through an app store, you'll need to cancel through Apple or Google Play instead.

Q: What happens after I cancel Duolingo Plus?

You'll keep access to Plus features until your current billing period ends. After that, you'll automatically switch back to the free version with ads and limited hearts.

Q: Why can't I find the cancel button in my Duolingo account?

This usually means you're billed through an app store instead of directly by Duolingo. Check your Apple ID or Google Play subscriptions to cancel.

Q: Does deleting the Duolingo app cancel my subscription?

No, deleting the app doesn't cancel your subscription. You need to cancel through your account settings or the app store where you subscribed.

Q: Can I cancel Duolingo Plus from my phone?

Yes, you can cancel through the Duolingo mobile app if you subscribed directly, or through your phone's app store subscription settings if you subscribed there.

Q: Will I lose my streak if I cancel Duolingo Plus?

No, cancelling Plus doesn't affect your learning streak, XP, achievements, or course progress. You'll keep everything when you switch back to the free version.

The way you cancel Duolingo Plus depends on where you signed up. We cover all the options below, including website cancellation, App Store subscriptions, and Google Play billing.

Software

Education

Consumer

Duolingo Plus Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online

Depends

Main Cancel methods

Website

Mobile App

App Store

Google Play

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Instant for direct billing

Where to Cancel

Account Settings

Or subscription settings in app stores

Most Duolingo Plus users can cancel through their account settings or the mobile app. If you subscribed through an app store, you won't see a cancel option in your Duolingo account — you'll need to cancel through the store instead.

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If you're cancelling more than just Duolingo Plus, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

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Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just Duolingo Plus, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

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Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just Duolingo Plus, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

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Step-by-Step: Cancel Duolingo Plus

Follow these steps to cancel your Duolingo Plus subscription directly. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.

Step-by-Step: Cancel Duolingo Plus

Follow these steps to cancel your Duolingo Plus subscription directly. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.

Step-by-Step: Cancel Duolingo Plus

Follow these steps to cancel your Duolingo Plus subscription directly. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.

01

Sign in to your Duolingo account

Go to duolingo.com and log in with your email and password, or open the Duolingo mobile app and make sure you're signed in.

02

Access your account settings

Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu. In the mobile app, tap your profile icon.

03

Navigate to subscription settings

Look for Duolingo Plus or Subscription in your account settings. Click Manage Subscription or similar option.

04

Cancel your subscription

Find and click the Cancel Subscription button. You may be asked to provide feedback about why you're cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should see an on-screen confirmation and receive a cancellation email within a few minutes.

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Duolingo Plus-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Duolingo Plus cancellation or help you avoid common issues.

Duolingo Plus-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Duolingo Plus cancellation or help you avoid common issues.

Duolingo Plus-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Duolingo Plus cancellation or help you avoid common issues.

Your streak continues after cancelling

Cancelling Plus doesn't affect your learning streak or progress. You keep all your achievements and can still use the free version.

Plus features work until billing period ends

Family plans cancel for everyone

Your streak continues after cancelling

Cancelling Plus doesn't affect your learning streak or progress. You keep all your achievements and can still use the free version.

Plus features work until billing period ends

Family plans cancel for everyone

Your streak continues after cancelling

Cancelling Plus doesn't affect your learning streak or progress. You keep all your achievements and can still use the free version.

Plus features work until billing period ends

Family plans cancel for everyone

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's actually billing you

Look at your credit card or bank statement. If you see Apple or Google charges instead of Duolingo, you'll need to cancel through the app store.

2. Deleting the app doesn't cancel Plus

3. Access continues until your next bill date

1. Check who's actually billing you

Look at your credit card or bank statement. If you see Apple or Google charges instead of Duolingo, you'll need to cancel through the app store.

2. Deleting the app doesn't cancel Plus

3. Access continues until your next bill date

1. Check who's actually billing you

Look at your credit card or bank statement. If you see Apple or Google charges instead of Duolingo, you'll need to cancel through the app store.

2. Deleting the app doesn't cancel Plus

3. Access continues until your next bill date

Alternative ways to cancel Duolingo Plus

If you can't cancel through your Duolingo account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Alternative ways to cancel Duolingo Plus

If you can't cancel through your Duolingo account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Alternative ways to cancel Duolingo Plus

If you can't cancel through your Duolingo account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Android app, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Android app, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Apple App Store

If you subscribed through the iPhone or iPad app, cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Apple App Store

If you subscribed through the iPhone or iPad app, cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Android app, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Apple App Store

If you subscribed through the iPhone or iPad app, cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Iphone Cancel Guide

Other options to consider

If cost is the main concern, you might be able to switch to a cheaper billing cycle instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If cost is the main concern, you might be able to switch to a cheaper billing cycle instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If cost is the main concern, you might be able to switch to a cheaper billing cycle instead of cancelling completely.

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing

Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing

Share Your Plan

Duolingo offers a Family plan that covers up to 6 people, which can be more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing

Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing

Share Your Plan

Duolingo offers a Family plan that covers up to 6 people, which can be more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing

Annual plans typically cost less per month than monthly billing

Share Your Plan

Duolingo offers a Family plan that covers up to 6 people, which can be more cost-effective than individual subscriptions.

Want to cancel more than just Duolingo Plus?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Read the guide

Want to cancel more than just Duolingo Plus?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Read the guide

Want to cancel more than just Duolingo Plus?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Read the guide

Duolingo Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Duolingo Plus and what to expect.

Duolingo Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Duolingo Plus and what to expect.

Duolingo Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Duolingo Plus and what to expect.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Duolingo Plus?

Can I cancel Duolingo Plus online?

What happens after I cancel Duolingo Plus?

Why can't I find the cancel button in my Duolingo account?

Does deleting the Duolingo app cancel my subscription?

Can I cancel Duolingo Plus from my phone?

Will I lose my streak if I cancel Duolingo Plus?

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About Duolingo Plus

Duolingo Plus is the premium subscription for the popular language learning app Duolingo. It removes ads, provides unlimited hearts for mistakes, allows offline lessons, and includes progress tracking features to enhance the learning experience.

Why people cancel Duolingo Plus

Free version meets their needs
Not using it regularly enough
Found a different language app
Completed their language goals
Monthly cost adds up over time

Why people cancel Duolingo Plus

Free version meets their needs
Not using it regularly enough
Found a different language app
Completed their language goals
Monthly cost adds up over time

Why people cancel Duolingo Plus

Free version meets their needs
Not using it regularly enough
Found a different language app
Completed their language goals
Monthly cost adds up over time

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