Maybe you signed up for one specific article. It happens. Medium, established in 2012, offers subscriptions from $5 to $150, but with the recent online chatter about AI content flooding feeds, you might be done. Cancelling saves you up to $150. You can cancel on iOS, Android, or desktop. Visit Medium.com to check your status. TrustPilot reviews highlight frequent complaints about "unexpected auto-renewals" and "poor support response," with a spike in negative feedback recently. It is frustrating when billing dates slide by unnoticed. Stop the drain on your wallet today.
How to Cancel Medium on iPhone (iOS)
If you subscribed via the App Store, you cannot cancel on the website. You have to do it here.
1 Open Settings
Grab your iPhone and tap the Settings gear icon. Do not open the Medium app itself. Apple handles the billing, so you must go through their system.
2 Tap Your Name
At the very top of the Settings menu, tap your Apple ID/Name. It is the first option you see.
3 Select Subscriptions
Tap on Subscriptions. It might take a second to load your active list. If nothing shows up here, you likely signed up via the web instead.
4 Cancel Subscription
Find Medium in the list and tap it. Select Cancel Subscription. If you do not see this button, it means it is already cancelled or will expire soon.
How to Cancel Medium on Android
Android users often get confused because the app settings are limited. Stick to the Play Store.
1 Open Google Play Store
Launch the Google Play Store app. Do not try to do this inside the Medium app settings as it just redirects you anyway.
2 Tap Profile Icon
Tap your profile picture in the top right corner. A menu will slide up.
3 Payments and Subscriptions
Tap Payments & subscriptions, then select Subscriptions. This is where Google hides all your recurring charges.
4 Select Medium and Cancel
Tap on the Medium icon. Hit Cancel subscription. Google will ask why you are leaving. You can just pick "Decline to answer" and confirm.
How to Cancel Medium on Desktop
This method works best if you paid directly with a credit card rather than through an app store.
1 Go to Medium Website
Log in to your account at Medium.com. Make sure you are on the correct account if you have multiple emails.
2 Access Settings
Click your profile picture in the top right and select Settings from the dropdown menu.
3 Navigate to Membership
Scroll down to the Membership section. You should see your plan details here.
4 Manage and Cancel
Click Manage subscription. Then click Cancel membership. You will have to click through a confirmation page where they try to convince you to stay. Just keep clicking cancel.
What is Medium Cancellation Policy
Medium allows you to cancel your membership at any time, but here is the catch. You will not get your money back for the current month or year you already paid for. Your access simply continues until the end of the current billing cycle. It is a "use it or lose it" situation. According to recent complaints on Pissed Consumer, users find this frustrating when they miss the renewal date by just 24 hours. No refunds. Period. Make sure you cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date to be safe.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your Medium Subscription?
If you cannot find the cancel button, you are not crazy. It usually means you are looking in the wrong place based on how you paid.
- Check Third Parties: If you do not see a cancel option in your web settings, you almost certainly paid via Apple (iTunes) or Google Play. You must cancel through them.
- Check Your Email: Search your inbox for "Medium Receipt." It will tell you if you paid via Stripe (direct), PayPal, or an App Store.
- Desktop is Better: Mobile browsers can be glitchy with pop-ups. Try logging in on a laptop to manage your account settings.
- Contact Support: If all else fails, submit a ticket. Just know that response times can be slow.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan Name | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Member | $5.00 | $50.00 | Unlimited reading, support writers, listen to audio versions. |
| Friend of Medium | $15.00 | $150.00 | All Member benefits plus "Friend Links" to share paywalled stories for free. |
How Pine AI Can Help You Cancel Your Medium Subscription
Subscription fatigue is hitting everyone hard in 2025, especially with prices creeping up everywhere. If you are done with Medium, Pine AI makes the exit clean and fast.
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Step 3: You're free from Medium The payments stop and you get your time back. No "retention offers," no run-around, just a confirmed "one-and-done" result.
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