Can I unsubscribe from Medium anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your Medium membership whenever you want. Just know that your access will continue until the end of your current billing cycle, and you won't get a partial refund.

Can I get a refund from Medium if I forgot to cancel?

Nope. Medium's policy is a hard no on refunds for forgotten cancellations. It's frustrating, but that's how they have it set up, so don't expect any money back. It's a very common complaint.

How do I know my Medium subscription is cancelled?

You should get a confirmation email. You can also double-check in your Medium 'Membership' settings or your Apple/Google 'Subscriptions' list. It should say 'Expires on [date]' instead of 'Renews on [date]'.

How long does it take for Medium to cancel?

The cancellation itself is instant. The change will show up in your account settings right away, but your premium access will last until the end of the period you already paid for.

What else should I know before I cancel my Medium subscription?

Remember where you subscribed! If you signed up on the website, you must cancel there. If you used the iOS or Android app, you must cancel through the respective app store. This is the biggest reason people can't find the cancel button.

How do I raise a complaint to Medium?

Your best bet is to use their official help center to submit a support request. They don't have a public phone number or live chat, so the online form is the only way to go.

How to Cancel Your Medium Subscription (2025)

How to Cancel Medium Subscription on Desktop

Canceling on a computer is probably the most direct way. You do it right on the Medium website, but it involves getting redirected to their payment partner, which can be a little confusing.

1 Log Into Your Account

First, open your browser and go to the Medium website. You'll need to be logged into the account you want to cancel.

2 Click Your Profile Icon

In the bottom-left corner of the page, click on your profile picture. A menu will pop up.

3 Go to Settings

From that menu, select Settings. This will take you to your main account management page.

4 Find the Membership Tab

On the settings page, look for the Membership tab. It's usually between 'Notifications' and 'Security'. Click on it to see your subscription details.

5 Manage Your Membership

Here's the slightly tricky part. You'll see your plan details. Click the link that says Manage membership. It will take you to another page managed by their payment processor, Stripe.

6 Click Cancel and Confirm

On the Stripe page, you should see a clear option to Cancel plan. I had to scroll a bit to find it. Click it, and then you'll have to confirm one last time. That's it, you're done.

How to Cancel Medium Subscription on iOS

If you signed up on your iPhone or iPad, you have to cancel through Apple, not the Medium app. It's a common trip-up for a lot of users.

1 Open iPhone Settings

You can't cancel inside the Medium app. Super annoying, I know. You have to go through your Apple ID. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2 Tap Your Apple ID

Tap on your name and Apple ID banner at the very top of the Settings screen.

3 Select Subscriptions

On the Apple ID screen, tap on the Subscriptions option. You'll see a list of all your active and expired app subscriptions.

4 Find the Medium Subscription

Find Medium in the list of active subscriptions and tap on it.

5 Tap Cancel Subscription

At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a red Cancel Subscription button. Tap it and confirm your choice. Your subscription will now show an 'Expires on' date.

How to Cancel Medium Subscription on Android

For Android users, the process is handled through the Google Play Store. It's a few taps, but at least it's consistent with how other Android app subscriptions work.

1 Open the Google Play Store

Just like with iOS, you can't cancel from the Medium app itself. You need to go where the money is handled. Open the Google Play Store app.

2 Tap Your Profile Icon

Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

3 Choose Payments & Subscriptions

From the menu that appears, select Payments & subscriptions.

4 Tap Subscriptions

Next, tap on Subscriptions. This will show you all the subscriptions managed by your Google account.

5 Select the Medium Subscription

Find Medium in the list and tap on it to manage it.

6 Tap Cancel Subscription

At the bottom of the screen, you'll find the Cancel subscription button. Tap it and follow the prompts to confirm. You're all set.

Cancel Medium Subscription with email

Medium doesn't offer phone or live chat support. Your only real option is to submit a support ticket through their help center. Go to help.medium.com to submit your request. Don't hold your breath for a quick reply, responses can sometimes take a few business days.

Heads up, canceling your Medium Membership doesn't delete your account or your published stories. You just become a free user again. And refunds? Forget about it. Medium is pretty clear in their terms: they don't offer refunds if you cancel after a payment, even if you forgot. There's also no option to pause your membership, so it's all or nothing.

Medium Plans and Pricing 2025

Plan	Price	Details
Free	$0	Access to a limited number of member-only stories per month (usually 3). You can still publish your own stories and interact with free content.
Member	$5/month or $50/year	Get unlimited access to every story on Medium. Your subscription fee directly supports the writers you read. Includes audio versions of popular stories.

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Rachel Adams

Technology & Software Editor

Rachel Adams is the Lead Tech & App writer at Pine AI, where she decodes the complexities of the digital software landscape. With over eight years of experience as a software reviewer and tech journalist, her work focuses on the security, usability, and subscription models of popular apps and SaaS platforms. Rachel's insights empower consumers to make informed decisions, avoid predatory billing, and select software that genuinely adds value.