LinkedIn, established in 2003, is the giant of professional networking, yet Premium costs $39.99 to $149.99 monthly. Cancelling on Desktop, iOS, or Android saves you up to $1,800 annually. Visit LinkedIn. With the recent viral fatigue over "cringe" influencer posts and AI spam, many users are walking away. Trustpilot data shows a poor 1.2-star rating, where users frequently report "incorrect billing amounts" and "poor customer service" loops. Pissed Consumer tracks over 2,000 complaints in the last 3 years, specifically regarding subscription traps and difficult cancellations. If you are done with the price hikes and unused features, follow this guide to stop the charges.
How to Cancel LinkedIn on Desktop or Laptop
This is the most reliable method. If you signed up via the website, you must cancel here. The mobile app often just redirects you to the browser anyway.
1 Click the Me Icon
Log in to LinkedIn.com. Look for the small photo of yourself labeled Me at the top of the homepage. It is usually in the navigation bar.
2 Access Premium Settings
Select Premium Subscription Settings from the dropdown menu. If you do not see this option, you might be on a free account already or logged into the wrong profile.
3 Manage Subscription
On the right rail, look for Manage Subscription. It is sometimes hidden under 'Manage Premium account'. Click it.
4 Cancel Subscription
Select Cancel subscription. You will likely have to click through multiple "Are you sure?" screens where they try to offer you a discount to stay. Just keep clicking confirm until you see the final cancellation message.
How to Cancel LinkedIn on iPhone (iOS)
Use this method only if you purchased Premium directly through the LinkedIn iOS app using your Apple ID.
1 Open Settings
Tap the grey Settings gear icon on your iPhone home screen.
2 Tap Your Name
Tap your Apple ID name at the very top of the list.
3 Select Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions. It might take a second to load your active list.
4 Cancel LinkedIn
Find LinkedIn in the list. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. If you do not see it here, you definitely signed up via the desktop site, not Apple.
How to Cancel LinkedIn on Android
This works if your billing goes through Google Play. If the subscription isn't listed here, you need to use the Desktop method.
1 Open Google Play Store
Launch the Google Play Store app on your device.
2 Tap Profile Icon
Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
3 Payments & Subscriptions
Tap Payments & subscriptions, then select Subscriptions.
4 Cancel LinkedIn
Find LinkedIn in the list. Tap it and select Cancel subscription. Follow the prompts to confirm.
What is LinkedIn Cancellation Policy
LinkedIn is pretty rigid here. You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. Crucially, they do not offer refunds for the time left in your cycle. Period. Even if you cancel one day after renewal, you are out that money for the month (or year, if you paid annually). This is a huge source of complaints on Trustpilot, where users feel tricked by auto-renewals. Once you cancel, you lose access to Premium features like InMail and seeing who viewed your profile after the cycle ends.
Before You Cancel LinkedIn: What You Should Know
Here is the reality of what happens when you downgrade:
- No Refunds: As mentioned, money paid is money gone.
- Data Retention: Your profile remains. You just lose the "Gold" badge and specific Premium data.
- InMail Credits: You lose accumulated InMail credits immediately upon the cycle ending. Use them before you lose them.
- Wait for the Email: If you do not get a confirmation email, you are not cancelled. Check your spam folder.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your LinkedIn Subscription?
Stuck in a loop? It happens constantly. Here is how to fix it:
- Check the Source: If you do not see a "Cancel" button in your settings, you likely bought the sub through Apple (iTunes) or Google Play. You must cancel on those platforms directly.
- Desktop is King: The mobile app is notoriously buggy for account management. Log in on a laptop or desktop browser (Chrome or Safari) to do this.
- Clear Cache: Sometimes the "Manage Subscription" page just spins. Clear your browser cookies or try Incognito mode.
- Contact Support: If all else fails, you have to submit a ticket. Good luck, response times can be slow.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan Name | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost (billed upfront) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Career | ~$39.99 | ~$239.88 | Job Seekers |
| Premium Business | ~$59.99 | ~$575.88 | Networking & Insights |
| Sales Navigator Core | ~$99.99 | ~$959.88 | Sales Professionals |
| Recruiter Lite | ~$170.00+ | ~$1,680.00+ | Hiring Managers |
| LinkedIn Learning | ~$29.99 | ~$239.88 | Skill Building |
How Pine AI Can Help You Cancel Your LinkedIn Subscription
Cancelling LinkedIn should not feel like a full-time job, but with their confusing menus and retention tactics, it often does. With subscription fatigue trending in 2025, it is the perfect time to reclaim your budget.
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Step 1: Let's get started to cancel LinkedIn Simply tell us you want to drop LinkedIn Premium. We will ask for a few basic account details to locate the subscription.
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Step 2: Pine gets to work We navigate the confusing clicks, dodge the "stay for 50% off" pop-ups, and handle the awkward navigation to ensure it is actually cancelled. We do not just suggest it; we finish it.
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Step 3: You're free from LinkedIn The payments stop and you get your time (and money) back. No "retention offers," no run-around, just a confirmed "one-and-done" result.
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