Will I lose my GitHub repositories after downgrading?

No, all repositories remain intact. Private repos stay private but you lose collaborator seats and some advanced features.

Can I get a refund for GitHub Pro?

GitHub offers prorated refunds if you downgrade mid-billing cycle. Contact support for refund requests.

What features do I lose when downgrading GitHub?

You lose advanced code review, increased Actions minutes, GitHub Pages for private repos, and required reviewers on protected branches.

How to Cancel GitHub (2026)

GitHub plans start from $0.00/month. Follow our 3-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 2 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $0.00/month

Easy

Estimated Time:2 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Open Billing Settings

Go to github.com/settings/billing/plans while logged in

Downgrade Plan

Under Current plan, click Downgrade to Free

Confirm

Review what you will lose (private repo collaborators, advanced features) and click Confirm downgrade

Retention Tips

GitHub makes cancellation very easy. There are no retention offers or difficult screens. Your repositories remain intact after downgrading -- you just lose access to Pro features like advanced code review and Actions minutes.

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