Minecraft Realms is Mojang's official service for running a private, always-online Minecraft server for you and your friends, first launched for Java Edition back in 2014. It's a simple way to play together without the headache of hosting your own server. But maybe the friend group drifted apart, or the monthly fee just isn't worth it anymore. With the hype around the new Minecraft movie starring Jack Black, maybe you signed up on an impulse and now it's time to cut back. Subscriptions run from $7.99 to $7.99, and you can cancel on iOS, Android, and desktop. By canceling, you can save up to $96 a year. This guide will help you cancel your subscription without any fuss.
How to Cancel Minecraft Realms Subscription on Desktop (Java Edition)
If you bought your Realm for the Java Edition, you'll cancel it directly on the Minecraft website. It's probably the most straightforward method, thankfully.
1 Go to Minecraft.net
First, head over to the official Minecraft website. This is where you manage subscriptions bought directly for the Java version.
2 Log into Your Account
Find the login button, usually at the top right, and sign in with the Microsoft account you used to buy the Realm.
3 Navigate to Subscriptions
Once you're in, look for your profile name. Click it and find a section called something like 'My Realms' or 'Subscriptions'.
4 Find Your Realm
You should see your active Realm listed there. Click the 'Manage' or 'Settings' button next to it. This is where the magic happens.
5 Cancel the Subscription
Look for a 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Turn off recurring billing' link. Click it and confirm. They might ask you why, but you can usually skip that. You're done.
How to Cancel Minecraft Realms Subscription on Desktop (Windows 10/11 Bedrock Edition)
For the Bedrock version on a Windows PC, the cancellation runs through the Microsoft Store. It's a bit different from the Java version, which can be confusing.
1 Visit Your Microsoft Account Page
This one is tied to your Microsoft account. The easiest way is to go directly to account.microsoft.com/services in your browser.
2 Sign In
Sign in with the same account you use for the Microsoft Store and Minecraft on your PC.
3 Locate the Realms Subscription
You'll see a list of all your Microsoft subscriptions. Find 'Minecraft Realms Plus' in the list. It might be buried under other things like Game Pass, so look carefully.
4 Click 'Manage'
Next to the subscription, click 'Manage'. This will take you to another page with more details.
5 Confirm Cancellation
On the new page, you should see an option to 'Cancel subscription' or 'Turn off recurring billing'. Click it and follow the final prompts to confirm. Honestly, I had to click through two confirmation screens, which felt a bit much.
How to Cancel Minecraft Realms Subscription on Mobile (iOS)
Canceling on an iPhone or iPad is handled by Apple, not Mojang. It's all done through your device settings. Weirdly, this is often faster than doing it on a desktop.
1 Open Settings
Grab your iPhone or iPad and open the 'Settings' app (the gray gear icon).
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Your name and Apple ID are right at the top. Tap on your name.
3 Go to Subscriptions
On the next screen, tap on 'Subscriptions'. You'll see a list of all your active and expired app subscriptions.
4 Find and Select Minecraft
Scroll through the list until you find 'Minecraft'. Tap on it.
5 Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
You'll see a big red 'Cancel Subscription' button at the bottom. Tap it and confirm. Apple will tell you when your access will expire. Easy.
How to Cancel Minecraft Realms Subscription on Mobile (Android)
If you're on Android, your subscription is managed by the Google Play Store. The process is pretty simple and contained entirely within the Play Store app.
1 Open the Play Store
Find and open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2 Tap Your Profile Icon
In the top-right corner, tap on your profile picture.
3 Select 'Payments & subscriptions'
A menu will pop up. Tap on 'Payments & subscriptions'.
4 Tap 'Subscriptions'
On the next screen, choose 'Subscriptions'. This shows everything you're paying for through Google Play.
5 Find Minecraft and Cancel
Find 'Minecraft' in the list and tap on it. At the bottom of the next screen, tap 'Cancel subscription' and follow any final steps. Google will ask for a reason, but you can decline to answer.
Before you cancel, here are a few things to keep in mind. First, you generally won't get a refund for any time left in your current billing cycle. You're just stopping the next payment. The good news? Your world isn't gone forever. Mojang usually saves your world map for at least 18 months, so you can re-subscribe later and pick up where you left off. Just make sure to download a backup of your world before the subscription officially ends if you want to be extra safe.
Minecraft Realms Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Monthly Price (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Realms Plus | $7.99 | For Bedrock Edition (Windows, mobile, consoles). Supports up to 10 players plus the owner. Includes a rotating catalog of 150+ Marketplace packs with skins, worlds, and textures. |
| Java Realms | $7.99 | For Java Edition (PC, Mac, Linux). Supports up to 10 players plus the owner. Includes a few free community-made maps and adventures. |
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Chloe Anne-Bennett
Streaming & Entertainment Editor
Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.
