Do I lose my family tree?

No, your family tree and DNA results are preserved permanently. You lose access to historical records and hints.

Can I download my DNA data?

Yes, you can download your raw DNA data from the DNA settings page before or after cancellation.

Is there a free tier?

Ancestry offers a free tier for building family trees but without access to historical records.

How to Cancel Ancestry (2026)

Ancestry plans start from $24.99/month. Follow our 6-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 10 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $24.99/month

EasyYou save $229.00/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:10 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Sign in to Ancestry

Go to ancestry.com and sign in to your account.

Go to Account Settings

Click your name and select 'Account Settings'.

Navigate to Membership

Click 'Subscription' or 'Membership & Billing'.

Click Cancel Membership

Click 'Cancel membership' and select a reason.

Decline retention offers

Ancestry may offer discounts or free months. Decline to continue.

Confirm cancellation

Confirm the cancellation. Your family tree is preserved but historical record access ends.

Retention Tips

Ancestry will highlight your family tree progress, DNA matches, and historical records you'll lose access to. They may offer a discounted rate.

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