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.
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.
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.
Navigate to account settings
From the dropdown menu, select Settings. This will take you to your account management page.
Find membership settings
Look for the Membership section on the left side of the settings page. Click on Membership to view your subscription details.
Cancel your membership
Click the Cancel membership button. Medium may ask why you're cancelling with a brief survey you can skip.
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.
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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.
