So, you want to cancel Reddit Premium. Maybe you signed up during the big API protest drama to support a third-party app that's now gone, or maybe you just realized you don't need it. It happens. Reddit, founded in 2005, offers this subscription to remove ads and give you some digital perks. With plans from $6.99 to $59.99, canceling can save you up to $59.99 a year. This guide shows you how to cancel on desktop, iOS, and Android without the headache.
How to Cancel Reddit Subscription on Desktop
Honestly, canceling on a desktop is the easiest way. I tried on mobile first and it was a pain. Weirdly, the page timed out on me once, so I had to reload it. Just use your computer for this one.
1 Log In to Your Reddit Account
First, head over to Reddit.com on your computer and log into the correct account. Don't do this on your phone's browser, it's just clunky.
2 Navigate to User Settings
Click your little avatar in the top-right corner of the screen. A big dropdown menu will appear. From there, select User Settings.
3 Find the Subscriptions Tab
In the settings area, look for and click on the Subscriptions tab. It's easy to miss with all the other options, but it's there.
4 Click to Cancel Your Subscription
You'll see your active Reddit Premium plan. Just click the big, red Cancel Subscription button. It might ask you for a reason, but you can just click through to finalize it. That's it.
How to Cancel Reddit Subscription on iOS
This is where it gets annoying. You have to cancel through your Apple Subscriptions, not the Reddit app itself. It's a classic Apple move to keep you inside their system. Super frustrating, but that's how it works.
1 Open the Settings App
You can't cancel in the Reddit app. So, unlock your iPhone or iPad and find the main Settings app, the one with the gray gears.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Right at the very top of the Settings screen, tap on your name and Apple ID profile picture to open your account settings.
3 Go to Subscriptions
On the next screen, tap on Subscriptions. This will show you every single subscription tied to your Apple account. It can be a long list.
4 Find Reddit and Cancel
Scroll down until you find Reddit in the list and tap it. Then, just hit the Cancel Subscription button. Apple will ask you to confirm, and then you're free.
How to Cancel Reddit Subscription on Android
Like with Apple, you have to cancel through the app store, not Reddit. A user on Reddit actually complained, 'Took me 10 minutes to find the subscription menu in the Play Store.' And they're not wrong, it's not obvious.
1 Open the Google Play Store
First, find and open the Google Play Store app on your phone or tablet. Don't bother looking in the Reddit app, the option isn't there.
2 Tap Your Profile Icon
In the top-right corner of the Play Store, tap on your profile icon. This will open up the main account menu.
3 Select Payments & Subscriptions
From that menu, select Payments & subscriptions. Google hides the important stuff a few layers deep, doesn't it?
4 Go to Subscriptions
On the next screen, tap Subscriptions. This will show you all your active subscriptions through Google Play.
5 Find Reddit and Cancel
Find Reddit in the list, tap on it, and then hit the Cancel subscription button at the bottom. Just follow the prompts to confirm.
Before you cancel, know this: your Reddit account itself is totally safe. You just go back to the free version with ads. But don't expect a refund. If your subscription just renewed yesterday, that money is gone. It's a bummer, but it's their policy. Also, you can't pause your subscription, you can only cancel it outright.
Reddit Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddit Free | $0 | $0 | Standard Reddit experience with ads. |
| Reddit Premium | $6.99 | $59.99 | Includes an ad-free experience, 700 monthly Coins, access to the members-only r/lounge subreddit, custom app icons, and a premium avatar gear. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
