How many searches will I have after cancelling Perplexity Pro?

On the free plan, you'll have a limited number of Pro searches per day (typically around 5) and unlimited basic searches.

Will my Perplexity threads and collections be deleted?

No, your existing threads, collections, and search history remain accessible after downgrading.

Can I switch to a different Perplexity plan instead of cancelling?

Yes, you can downgrade to a different plan tier instead of fully cancelling. Visit the subscription settings to see available options.

How to Cancel Perplexity Pro (2026)

Perplexity Pro plans start from $20.00/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $20.00/month

EasyYou save $200.00/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Open Perplexity settings

Go to perplexity.ai and sign in. Click on your profile icon in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar.

Navigate to Subscription

Select 'Settings' and then click on the 'Subscription' tab to see your Pro plan details.

Cancel subscription

Click 'Manage Subscription' which will open the billing portal. Then click 'Cancel Plan'.

Confirm cancellation

Select a cancellation reason and confirm. You'll retain Pro access until the end of your current billing cycle.

Retention Tips

By cancelling Perplexity Pro, you'll lose access to unlimited Pro searches with advanced AI models, file upload analysis, and higher daily query limits. You'll revert to the free tier with limited Pro searches per day.