How to Cancel Substack (2026 guide)
Cancelling Substack subscriptions can be tricky since each newsletter operates independently. The process depends on whether you subscribed directly through Substack or via app stores. This guide covers all cancellation methods including individual newsletter management.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-5 mins
Per newsletter subscription
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Individual newsletter pages
Substack operates on a per-newsletter subscription model, meaning you subscribe to individual writers rather than Substack itself. Each paid newsletter is a separate subscription that must be cancelled individually. This can make managing multiple subscriptions complex.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Substack, 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 Substack, 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 Substack, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Cancel Substack: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Substack newsletter subscriptions. Remember that each newsletter is a separate subscription that needs individual cancellation.
Cancel Substack: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Substack newsletter subscriptions. Remember that each newsletter is a separate subscription that needs individual cancellation.
Cancel Substack: Step-by-Step Instructions
These steps work for most Substack newsletter subscriptions. Remember that each newsletter is a separate subscription that needs individual cancellation.
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Log in to your Substack account
Go to substack.com and sign in using your email address and password. Make sure you're using the same account you used to subscribe to newsletters.
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Access your account settings
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu to access your account management page.
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Go to subscriptions section
In your settings, click on Subscriptions in the left sidebar. This will show you all the newsletters you're currently subscribed to, both free and paid.
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Cancel individual newsletters
Find the newsletter you want to cancel and click Unsubscribe or Cancel subscription. For paid subscriptions, confirm your cancellation when prompted.
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Verify cancellation confirmation
You should receive an email confirmation from both Substack and the individual newsletter confirming your cancellation. Access continues until your billing period ends.
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Substack-specific things to know
Substack's newsletter-based model creates some unique situations. These tips help you manage your subscriptions effectively.
Substack-specific things to know
Substack's newsletter-based model creates some unique situations. These tips help you manage your subscriptions effectively.
Substack-specific things to know
Substack's newsletter-based model creates some unique situations. These tips help you manage your subscriptions effectively.
Each newsletter is separate
You need to cancel each paid newsletter individually. Cancelling one doesn't affect others you're subscribed to.
Free newsletters stay active
Access continues until period ends
Writers can offer discounts
Each newsletter is separate
You need to cancel each paid newsletter individually. Cancelling one doesn't affect others you're subscribed to.
Free newsletters stay active
Access continues until period ends
Writers can offer discounts
Each newsletter is separate
You need to cancel each paid newsletter individually. Cancelling one doesn't affect others you're subscribed to.
Free newsletters stay active
Access continues until period ends
Writers can offer discounts
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your Substack newsletter cancellations.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your Substack newsletter cancellations.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These points can help you avoid issues with your Substack newsletter cancellations.
1. Check your billing source
If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you'll need to cancel through those platforms instead of Substack directly. Check your app store subscriptions first.
2. Note your billing dates
3. Download any content you want
1. Check your billing source
If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you'll need to cancel through those platforms instead of Substack directly. Check your app store subscriptions first.
2. Note your billing dates
3. Download any content you want
1. Check your billing source
If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you'll need to cancel through those platforms instead of Substack directly. Check your app store subscriptions first.
2. Note your billing dates
3. Download any content you want
Alternative ways to cancel Substack
Depending on how you subscribed to newsletters, you may need to cancel through one of these platforms instead of directly through Substack.
Alternative ways to cancel Substack
Depending on how you subscribed to newsletters, you may need to cancel through one of these platforms instead of directly through Substack.
Alternative ways to cancel Substack
Depending on how you subscribed to newsletters, you may need to cancel through one of these platforms instead of directly through Substack.
Google Play Store
If you subscribed to newsletters through the Android Substack app, cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed to newsletters through the Android Substack app, cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Email Support For Cancellation
You can also contact Substack support via email if you're having trouble cancelling subscriptions.
support@substack.com
Email Support For Cancellation
You can also contact Substack support via email if you're having trouble cancelling subscriptions.
support@substack.com
Apple App Store
iPhone users who subscribed through the Substack app need to cancel through their Apple subscriptions settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
iPhone users who subscribed through the Substack app need to cancel through their Apple subscriptions settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Google Play Store
If you subscribed to newsletters through the Android Substack app, cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
iPhone users who subscribed through the Substack app need to cancel through their Apple subscriptions settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Email Support For Cancellation
You can also contact Substack support via email if you're having trouble cancelling subscriptions.
support@substack.com
Other options to consider
If you're cancelling because of cost or content overload, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If you're cancelling because of cost or content overload, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If you're cancelling because of cost or content overload, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Switch to free newsletters
Many writers offer both paid and free content. You can cancel paid subscriptions but stay subscribed to their free newsletters.
Most Substack writers offer:
Free newsletters with basic content
Paid subscriptions with premium content, archives, and community access
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch from monthly to annual billing
Most newsletters offer 10-20% discounts for annual subscriptions
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Some writers offer bundle deals when you subscribe to multiple newsletters from the same publisher or network.
Multi-newsletter packages from the same writer
Publisher network bundles (like All Access passes)
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Some newsletter writers offer student discounts, financial hardship rates, or promotional pricing. Reach out directly before cancelling.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Switch to free newsletters
Many writers offer both paid and free content. You can cancel paid subscriptions but stay subscribed to their free newsletters.
Most Substack writers offer:
Free newsletters with basic content
Paid subscriptions with premium content, archives, and community access
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch from monthly to annual billing
Most newsletters offer 10-20% discounts for annual subscriptions
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Some writers offer bundle deals when you subscribe to multiple newsletters from the same publisher or network.
Multi-newsletter packages from the same writer
Publisher network bundles (like All Access passes)
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Some newsletter writers offer student discounts, financial hardship rates, or promotional pricing. Reach out directly before cancelling.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Switch to free newsletters
Many writers offer both paid and free content. You can cancel paid subscriptions but stay subscribed to their free newsletters.
Most Substack writers offer:
Free newsletters with basic content
Paid subscriptions with premium content, archives, and community access
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch from monthly to annual billing
Most newsletters offer 10-20% discounts for annual subscriptions
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
Some writers offer bundle deals when you subscribe to multiple newsletters from the same publisher or network.
Multi-newsletter packages from the same writer
Publisher network bundles (like All Access passes)
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
Some newsletter writers offer student discounts, financial hardship rates, or promotional pricing. Reach out directly 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.
Common Substack Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about cancelling Substack newsletters.
Common Substack Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about cancelling Substack newsletters.
Common Substack Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked questions about cancelling Substack newsletters.
Will I get a refund if I cancel my Substack newsletter?
Will I get a refund if I cancel my Substack newsletter?
Will I get a refund if I cancel my Substack newsletter?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters online?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters online?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters online?
What happens after I cancel a Substack newsletter?
What happens after I cancel a Substack newsletter?
What happens after I cancel a Substack newsletter?
Why can't I find the cancel button for my newsletter?
Why can't I find the cancel button for my newsletter?
Why can't I find the cancel button for my newsletter?
Does deleting the Substack app cancel my subscriptions?
Does deleting the Substack app cancel my subscriptions?
Does deleting the Substack app cancel my subscriptions?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters from my phone?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters from my phone?
Can I cancel Substack newsletters from my phone?
How do I know if my Substack newsletter is fully cancelled?
How do I know if my Substack newsletter is fully cancelled?
How do I know if my Substack newsletter is fully cancelled?
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About Substack
Substack is a newsletter and podcast platform that allows writers to publish content and monetize their audience through paid subscriptions. Readers can subscribe to individual newsletters for free or paid content, with writers setting their own subscription prices and publishing schedules.
Why people cancel Substack
Too many newsletter subscriptions piling up
Not reading newsletters regularly anymore
Found free alternatives or sources
Writer changed content quality or focus
Monthly costs adding up across newsletters
Why people cancel Substack
Too many newsletter subscriptions piling up
Not reading newsletters regularly anymore
Found free alternatives or sources
Writer changed content quality or focus
Monthly costs adding up across newsletters
Why people cancel Substack
Too many newsletter subscriptions piling up
Not reading newsletters regularly anymore
Found free alternatives or sources
Writer changed content quality or focus
Monthly costs adding up across newsletters
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