Can I still read stories for free?

Yes, Wattpad stories are free to read with ads.

Do I keep my reading lists?

Yes, your reading lists and library are saved.

Will my published stories be affected?

No, your published stories remain available regardless of your subscription.

How to Cancel Wattpad Premium (2026)

Wattpad Premium plans start from $4.99/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 3 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $4.99/month

(≈ ZAR 81.28)

EasyYou save $59.88/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:App Store

Open app store subscriptions

Go to your Apple or Google Play subscription settings.

Find Wattpad

Locate Wattpad in your active subscriptions.

Cancel subscription

Tap cancel on your Wattpad Premium subscription.

Confirm cancellation

Confirm. Free reading with ads continues.

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