How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited (2026 guide)
There are a few different ways to cancel Kindle Unlimited, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Amazon website, app stores, and third-party billing.
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Quick Cancellation Overview
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Amazon Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Manage Your Content and Devices
Or Account Settings
Most Kindle Unlimited users are billed directly through Amazon and can cancel from their account settings. If you signed up through an app store, you'll need to cancel through them instead of Amazon.
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Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Kindle Unlimited, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Kindle Unlimited, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Cancel Kindle Unlimited: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription directly through Amazon. The process is the same whether you use the website or mobile app.
Cancel Kindle Unlimited: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription directly through Amazon. The process is the same whether you use the website or mobile app.
Cancel Kindle Unlimited: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription directly through Amazon. The process is the same whether you use the website or mobile app.
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Sign in to your Amazon account
Go to amazon.com and sign in with your account credentials. Make sure you're using the same account that has the Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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Navigate to Manage Your Content and Devices
Hover over Account & Lists in the top right corner and select Manage Your Content and Devices from the dropdown menu.
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Go to Settings tab
Click on the Settings tab at the top of the page. This will show your device and subscription settings.
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Find and cancel Kindle Unlimited
Look for the Kindle Unlimited Settings section and click Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership. You may be asked to provide feedback about why you're cancelling.
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Confirm cancellation
Review your cancellation details and click Cancel Membership to confirm. You'll receive an email confirmation and can continue reading until your current billing period ends.
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Kindle Unlimited-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Kindle Unlimited cancellation or save you money.
Kindle Unlimited-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Kindle Unlimited cancellation or save you money.
Kindle Unlimited-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Kindle Unlimited cancellation or save you money.
Your books stay for 30 days
After cancelling, you can still read downloaded Kindle Unlimited books for 30 days. After that, they'll be removed from your device.
Cancel anytime during free trial
Check for pause option first
Your books stay for 30 days
After cancelling, you can still read downloaded Kindle Unlimited books for 30 days. After that, they'll be removed from your device.
Cancel anytime during free trial
Check for pause option first
Your books stay for 30 days
After cancelling, you can still read downloaded Kindle Unlimited books for 30 days. After that, they'll be removed from your device.
Cancel anytime during free trial
Check for pause option first
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 billing you
If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or another retailer, you won't see a cancel option in your Amazon account. You'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. You keep access until period ends
3. Deleting the Kindle app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or another retailer, you won't see a cancel option in your Amazon account. You'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. You keep access until period ends
3. Deleting the Kindle app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or another retailer, you won't see a cancel option in your Amazon account. You'll need to cancel through them instead.
2. You keep access until period ends
3. Deleting the Kindle app doesn't cancel
Alternative ways to cancel Kindle Unlimited
If you can't cancel through your Amazon account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Kindle Unlimited
If you can't cancel through your Amazon account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel Kindle Unlimited
If you can't cancel through your Amazon 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 to Kindle Unlimited through an Android device, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed to Kindle Unlimited through an Android device, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
For iOS users who subscribed through the Kindle app, cancel through your iPhone or iPad Settings > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
For iOS users who subscribed through the Kindle app, cancel through your iPhone or iPad Settings > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Google Play Store
If you subscribed to Kindle Unlimited through an Android device, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
For iOS users who subscribed through the Kindle app, cancel through your iPhone or iPad Settings > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're cancelling due to cost or not reading enough, you might be able to pause your subscription instead.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're cancelling due to cost or not reading enough, you might be able to pause your subscription instead.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're cancelling due to cost or not reading enough, you might be able to pause your subscription instead.
Pause your Kindle Unlimited membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause your membership for 1-3 months instead of cancelling completely. This keeps your reading progress and recommendations while stopping billing temporarily.
Share Your Plan
Kindle Unlimited can be shared within Amazon Household (up to 2 adults and 4 children). If you're paying alone, adding family members can split the cost effectively.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Kindle Unlimited is often bundled with Amazon Prime or offered as part of device purchase promotions.
Amazon Prime membership deals
Kindle device purchase promotions
Fire tablet bundle offers
Pause your Kindle Unlimited membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause your membership for 1-3 months instead of cancelling completely. This keeps your reading progress and recommendations while stopping billing temporarily.
Share Your Plan
Kindle Unlimited can be shared within Amazon Household (up to 2 adults and 4 children). If you're paying alone, adding family members can split the cost effectively.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Kindle Unlimited is often bundled with Amazon Prime or offered as part of device purchase promotions.
Amazon Prime membership deals
Kindle device purchase promotions
Fire tablet bundle offers
Pause your Kindle Unlimited membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause your membership for 1-3 months instead of cancelling completely. This keeps your reading progress and recommendations while stopping billing temporarily.
Share Your Plan
Kindle Unlimited can be shared within Amazon Household (up to 2 adults and 4 children). If you're paying alone, adding family members can split the cost effectively.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Kindle Unlimited is often bundled with Amazon Prime or offered as part of device purchase promotions.
Amazon Prime membership deals
Kindle device purchase promotions
Fire tablet bundle offers
Want to cancel more than just Kindle Unlimited?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just Kindle Unlimited?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just Kindle Unlimited?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Kindle Unlimited
Common questions about cancelling Kindle Unlimited and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Kindle Unlimited
Common questions about cancelling Kindle Unlimited and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Kindle Unlimited
Common questions about cancelling Kindle Unlimited and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited online?
Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited online?
Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited online?
What happens to my books after I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
What happens to my books after I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
What happens to my books after I cancel Kindle Unlimited?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Amazon account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Amazon account?
Why can't I find the cancel button in my Amazon account?
Does deleting the Kindle app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Kindle app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Kindle app cancel my subscription?
Can I pause Kindle Unlimited instead of cancelling?
Can I pause Kindle Unlimited instead of cancelling?
Can I pause Kindle Unlimited instead of cancelling?
How do I check if my Kindle Unlimited is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Kindle Unlimited is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Kindle Unlimited is fully cancelled?
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About Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited is Amazon's subscription reading service that gives access to over 4 million ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Members can read unlimited titles across multiple genres and keep up to 20 books downloaded at once.
Why people cancel Kindle Unlimited
Not reading enough books to justify cost
Limited selection of popular titles
Found books through library instead
Only needed it for specific series
Signed up for free trial only
Why people cancel Kindle Unlimited
Not reading enough books to justify cost
Limited selection of popular titles
Found books through library instead
Only needed it for specific series
Signed up for free trial only
Why people cancel Kindle Unlimited
Not reading enough books to justify cost
Limited selection of popular titles
Found books through library instead
Only needed it for specific series
Signed up for free trial only
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