How to Cancel Semrush (2026 guide)
Cancelling Semrush is straightforward through your account dashboard. Since most users are billed directly, you can cancel online immediately. This guide covers the cancellation process and what to expect after you cancel.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Time to Cancel
3-5 mins
Instant cancellation
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Billing & Payments section
Semrush subscriptions typically auto-renew annually, even with monthly billing. You can cancel anytime through your account settings, and access continues until your current billing period ends.
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If you're cancelling more than just Semrush, 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 Semrush, 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 Semrush, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Cancel Your Semrush Subscription
These steps work for all Semrush plans. The process is the same whether you're on Pro, Guru, or Business tier.
Cancel Your Semrush Subscription
These steps work for all Semrush plans. The process is the same whether you're on Pro, Guru, or Business tier.
Cancel Your Semrush Subscription
These steps work for all Semrush plans. The process is the same whether you're on Pro, Guru, or Business tier.
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Log in to your Semrush account
Go to semrush.com and sign in using your email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner.
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Navigate to subscription settings
From your account menu, click Subscription Info. This will take you to your billing and plan details page.
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Access billing management
On the subscription page, look for Billing & Payments in the left sidebar. Click it to view your payment and cancellation options.
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Cancel your subscription
Scroll down to find the Cancel Subscription button. Click it and follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
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Confirm cancellation
Complete any exit survey if prompted, then verify you see a cancellation confirmation. You'll receive an email confirming your subscription has been cancelled.
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That's one. Got more to cancel?
Use our tool to bulk cancel everything else you don't need.
That's one. Got more to cancel?
Use our tool to bulk cancel everything else you don't need.
Semrush cancellation tips
These details can help you avoid common issues when cancelling your Semrush subscription.
Semrush cancellation tips
These details can help you avoid common issues when cancelling your Semrush subscription.
Semrush cancellation tips
These details can help you avoid common issues when cancelling your Semrush subscription.
Your data exports remain available
After cancellation, you can still access and export your historical data for 30 days. Download any reports you need before this period ends.
API access stops immediately
Projects are preserved during billing period
Your data exports remain available
After cancellation, you can still access and export your historical data for 30 days. Download any reports you need before this period ends.
API access stops immediately
Projects are preserved during billing period
Your data exports remain available
After cancellation, you can still access and export your historical data for 30 days. Download any reports you need before this period ends.
API access stops immediately
Projects are preserved during billing period
Before cancelling Semrush
Check these points to avoid issues with your cancellation.
Before cancelling Semrush
Check these points to avoid issues with your cancellation.
Before cancelling Semrush
Check these points to avoid issues with your cancellation.
1. Note your billing cycle end date
Access continues until your current billing period ends. Check your subscription page to see exactly when your plan expires after cancellation.
2. Export important data first
3. Cancel before auto-renewal
1. Note your billing cycle end date
Access continues until your current billing period ends. Check your subscription page to see exactly when your plan expires after cancellation.
2. Export important data first
3. Cancel before auto-renewal
1. Note your billing cycle end date
Access continues until your current billing period ends. Check your subscription page to see exactly when your plan expires after cancellation.
2. Export important data first
3. Cancel before auto-renewal
Alternative ways to cancel Semrush
If you can't access your account dashboard, you can contact Semrush support directly to process your cancellation.
Alternative ways to cancel Semrush
If you can't access your account dashboard, you can contact Semrush support directly to process your cancellation.
Alternative ways to cancel Semrush
If you can't access your account dashboard, you can contact Semrush support directly to process your cancellation.
Live Chat Cancel
Semrush offers live chat support during business hours for account and billing issues.
Go to the Semrush help center
Click the chat icon in the bottom right
Request subscription cancellation
Provide your account email for verification
Live Chat Cancel
Semrush offers live chat support during business hours for account and billing issues.
Go to the Semrush help center
Click the chat icon in the bottom right
Request subscription cancellation
Provide your account email for verification
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Semrush support to request account cancellation if you can't access your dashboard.
mail@semrush.com
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Semrush support to request account cancellation if you can't access your dashboard.
mail@semrush.com
Live Chat Cancel
Semrush offers live chat support during business hours for account and billing issues.
Go to the Semrush help center
Click the chat icon in the bottom right
Request subscription cancellation
Provide your account email for verification
Email Support For Cancellation
You can email Semrush support to request account cancellation if you can't access your dashboard.
mail@semrush.com
Other options to consider
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost is your main concern, you might be able to downgrade to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Downgrade your Semrush plan
Semrush offers three main pricing tiers. If you're not using all features, switching to a lower tier can significantly reduce your monthly cost.
Pro: Essential SEO tools for small businesses
Guru: Content marketing and historical data
Business: Full feature set with extended limits
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Semrush offers annual billing at a significant discount compared to monthly payments.
Save up to 17% with annual billing
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Semrush occasionally offers retention discounts to users who attempt to cancel, especially for annual plans. Contact their support team before cancelling.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade your Semrush plan
Semrush offers three main pricing tiers. If you're not using all features, switching to a lower tier can significantly reduce your monthly cost.
Pro: Essential SEO tools for small businesses
Guru: Content marketing and historical data
Business: Full feature set with extended limits
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Semrush offers annual billing at a significant discount compared to monthly payments.
Save up to 17% with annual billing
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Semrush occasionally offers retention discounts to users who attempt to cancel, especially for annual plans. Contact their support team before cancelling.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Downgrade your Semrush plan
Semrush offers three main pricing tiers. If you're not using all features, switching to a lower tier can significantly reduce your monthly cost.
Pro: Essential SEO tools for small businesses
Guru: Content marketing and historical data
Business: Full feature set with extended limits
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Semrush offers annual billing at a significant discount compared to monthly payments.
Save up to 17% with annual billing
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Semrush occasionally offers retention discounts to users who attempt to cancel, especially for annual plans. Contact their support team before cancelling.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions
Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.
The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions
Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.
The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions
Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.
Semrush Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Semrush and what to expect.
Semrush Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Semrush and what to expect.
Semrush Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about cancelling Semrush and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Semrush?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Semrush?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Semrush?
Can I cancel Semrush online?
Can I cancel Semrush online?
Can I cancel Semrush online?
What happens after I cancel Semrush?
What happens after I cancel Semrush?
What happens after I cancel Semrush?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Can I reactivate my Semrush account later?
Can I reactivate my Semrush account later?
Can I reactivate my Semrush account later?
Does Semrush offer a free plan?
Does Semrush offer a free plan?
Does Semrush offer a free plan?
Will my tracked keywords stop updating immediately?
Will my tracked keywords stop updating immediately?
Will my tracked keywords stop updating immediately?
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About Semrush
Semrush is an all-in-one digital marketing platform offering SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media tools. The platform provides keyword research, competitor analysis, site auditing, and rank tracking for businesses and agencies.
Why people cancel Semrush
Price increased or plan costs too much
Only needed it for a specific project
Found a more affordable SEO tool
Not using enough features to justify cost
Business priorities shifted away from SEO
Why people cancel Semrush
Price increased or plan costs too much
Only needed it for a specific project
Found a more affordable SEO tool
Not using enough features to justify cost
Business priorities shifted away from SEO
Why people cancel Semrush
Price increased or plan costs too much
Only needed it for a specific project
Found a more affordable SEO tool
Not using enough features to justify cost
Business priorities shifted away from SEO
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