Cancel Medium: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Cancelling Medium depends on how you originally subscribed. This guide covers cancellation through the Medium website, mobile apps, and app store billing methods.
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Media
Consumer
Medium Cancellation at a Glance
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Or app store subscriptions
Most Medium users are billed directly and can cancel from their account settings. If you subscribed through a mobile app, you'll need to cancel through the App Store or Google Play instead.
Cancel Your Medium Membership
These steps work for most Medium users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed to Medium.
01
Sign in to your Medium account
Go to medium.com and log in using your email address and password. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
02
Navigate to account settings
From the dropdown menu, select Settings. This will take you to your account management page.
03
Find membership settings
Look for the Membership section on the left side of the settings page. Click on Membership to view your subscription details.
04
Cancel your membership
Click the Cancel membership button. Medium may ask why you're cancelling with a brief survey you can skip.
05
Confirm cancellation
Confirm your cancellation when prompted. You'll receive an email confirmation and your membership will remain active until the end of your current billing period.
Medium-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Medium cancellation process.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
If you can't cancel directly
If you don't see a cancel option in your Medium account, you may need to cancel through one of these methods instead.
Other options to consider
If you're not reading enough to justify the cost, you might consider these alternatives instead of cancelling completely.
Common Medium Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked Medium questions.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Medium?
Can I cancel Medium online?
What happens after I cancel Medium?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Does deleting the Medium app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel Medium from my phone?
How do I check if my Medium subscription is fully cancelled?
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About Medium
Medium is a subscription-based publishing platform where writers share articles on various topics including technology, business, and culture. Members get unlimited access to premium content, ad-free reading, and the ability to highlight and bookmark articles.
Why people cancel Medium
Not reading enough articles anymore
Found free alternatives for news
Subscription costs adding up
Content quality isn't what it used to be
Only needed it for a specific topic
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