Will I lose access immediately after canceling?

No. Your membership benefits — unlimited member-only stories, audio narrations, and offline reading — continue until the end of your current billing period (monthly or annual). Access is cut off only when that period expires.

Can I get a refund after canceling?

Generally no. Medium's Terms of Service state that subscription fees are final and nonrefundable. You may submit a request via the help form at help.medium.com/hc/en-us/requests/new for a case-by-case review. If you subscribed through Apple, you can also try Apple's own refund process at reportaproblem.apple.com.

How do I cancel if I subscribed through the App Store or Google Play?

You must cancel through the platform you used to subscribe. For Apple: go to iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Medium → Cancel Subscription. For Google: open Google Play Store → profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Medium → Cancel subscription. Canceling on Medium's website will not stop App Store or Play Store billing.

Can I reactivate my membership after canceling?

Yes. Your Medium account remains intact after cancellation. To reactivate, log back in and re-subscribe at medium.com/membership. There is no waiting period or penalty for reactivating.

Does canceling delete my account or my published stories?

No. Canceling only ends the paid subscription. Your account, profile, published stories, followers, and reading history are all preserved. You continue to use Medium as a free reader, with access to approximately 3 paywalled articles per month.

How is a membership cancellation different from deleting my account?

Canceling membership stops future billing but keeps your account active as a free user. Deleting your account is a separate, permanent action done through Settings that removes all your data. You must cancel any active subscription before deleting your account.

How to Cancel Medium Membership (2026)

Medium Membership plans start from $5.00/month. Follow our 5-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: April 2026

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Go to Medium Settings

Log in to medium.com, then click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Find Membership and Payment

Scroll down to the "Membership and payment" section on the Settings page.

Click Cancel Your Membership

Click the "Cancel your membership" link or button within the Membership and payment section.

Proceed Through Retention Screen

Medium displays a confirmation/retention screen urging you to stay. Continue clicking through it to confirm your cancellation decision.

Confirm Cancellation

Confirm the cancellation on the final confirmation prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed.

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How to Cancel Medium Membership (2026)

Go to Medium Settings

Find Membership and Payment

Click Cancel Your Membership

Proceed Through Retention Screen

Confirm Cancellation

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