All posts / Subscriptions
Subscriptions
Every Subscriptions guide on Howply, newest first.
Canceled Your Subscription but Still Getting Charged? How to Stop It
A surprise charge after canceling usually means a final bill in flight or a second biller you missed. The checklist to find it, stop it, and get the money back.
How to Cancel Super Duolingo (Your Streak Is Safe)
Super Duolingo cancels wherever you subscribed, and deleting the app does not stop billing. The exact path for each, and what happens to your streak and progress.
How to Cancel Walmart+ (and the Trial Trap to Avoid)
Walmart+ cancels from Manage membership in a few clicks, but canceling during a trial ends benefits immediately with no refund. The steps and the 15-day rule.
How to Cancel Dropbox (and What Happens to Your Files)
Dropbox cancels from account settings and downgrades to free Basic at period end. The steps, the mobile purchase catch, and why US refunds are not offered.
How to Cancel Instacart+ (and the 5-Day Refund Window)
Instacart+ cancels from Your Instacart+ membership in the app or on the web. The steps, the annual 5-day refund rule with its one condition, and the trial timing.
How to Cancel Uber One (the 48-Hour Rule Decides the Charge)
Uber One cancels in the app under Manage Membership, but you need 48 hours before your billing day. The steps, the free-trial catch, and the 3-day repurchase lock.
How to Cancel DashPass (DoorDash) Before It Renews Again
DashPass cancels from Manage DashPass in the app or on doordash.com, with a 24-hour cutoff before renewal. The steps, the free-trial trap, and the pause option.
How to Cancel Google One (and What Happens to Your 15GB)
Google One cancels from one.google.com in three clicks, but the downgrade to 15GB can freeze Gmail and Drive if you are over the limit. The steps and the storage math.
How to Cancel Microsoft 365 (and What Happens to Your Files)
Microsoft 365 cancels from your account services page, but the seven-day refund window and the OneDrive storage drop catch people out. Every step and consequence.
How to Cancel ChatGPT Plus (and the Refund Rule to Know First)
ChatGPT Plus cancels from Settings > Billing, but cancel 24 hours early or you pay for another month. Fees are non-refundable, with one exception worth knowing.
How to Cancel Crunchyroll (Find Who Bills You First)
Crunchyroll cancellation depends on where you signed up: the website, an app store, or a service like PlayStation. The exact path for each, and the trap to avoid.
How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited (and Keep Your Reading Intact)
Kindle Unlimited cancels from the Manage Your Membership page, borrowed books return at your billing date, and prepaid months are not refunded. Steps and the pause option.
How to Cancel PlayStation Plus (Web, PS5, and PS4 Steps)
PlayStation Plus cancels from Account Management on the web or in console settings, and Sony's 14-day refund rule has a pro-rata catch. Every path, explained.
How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass (and When You Can Get a Refund)
Xbox Game Pass cancels from your Microsoft account page or the console, and refund rules depend on your country. Here are the exact steps and what to check first.
How to Cancel Apple TV (Formerly Apple TV+) on Any Device
Apple TV+ is now just Apple TV, and canceling depends on how you subscribed. The exact web and iPhone steps, the Apple One catch, and how free trials convert.
How to Cancel Paramount+ (Web, App Store, and the Retention Screens)
Paramount+ cancels in about two minutes on the web, but you click through retention screens, and app-store billing needs a different route. The exact steps for each.
How to Cancel HBO Max (Yes, It Is HBO Max Again) on Any Device
Max is HBO Max again as of 2025, and canceling depends on who bills you. The exact web steps, the app-store paths, and why deleting the app never stops the charge.
How to Cancel Peacock (Direct, App Store, and What About Refunds)
Peacock cancellation takes under five minutes on the web, but the path changes if a third party bills you. The steps, the retention screen, and the no-refund rule.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium on Any Device (Web, Android, iPhone)
YouTube Premium cancellation lives at youtube.com/paid_memberships, with a separate path for Apple billing. The exact steps, plus the pause option most people miss.
How to Cancel Hulu (and the Disney Bundle Catch to Know First)
Hulu cancellation only works from a web browser, and bundle subscribers cancel everything at once. The exact steps, the pause alternative, and every billing path.
How to Cancel Adobe Creative Cloud Without the Termination Fee Sting
Adobe charges 50% of your remaining months if you cancel an annual plan after 14 days. Here is how the fee works, who owes nothing, and how to cancel the smart way.
How to Cancel Disney+ (Every Billing Path, Explained)
Disney+ cancellation depends on who bills you: Disney directly, an app store, or a bundle. The exact path for each, plus what happens to your watchlist.
How to Cancel Spotify Premium (and Keep Your Playlists)
Spotify Premium can only be canceled from the web account page, not the app. The exact path, what happens to your playlists, and the trial and partner billing rules.
How to Cancel a New York Times Subscription (Online, Without the Phone Call)
The New York Times now supports online cancellation, though you will click through retention offers first. Here is the exact path, the phone option, and how to use the discount offers to your advantage.
How to Cancel Netflix (and What Happens to Your Profile)
Canceling Netflix takes two clicks from the Manage Membership page, but the right path depends on who bills you. Here are the exact steps, plus what happens to your profiles and watch history.
How to Cancel Audible Without Losing Your Credits
Audible deletes unused credits the moment your membership ends, so spend them first. Here are the exact cancellation steps on the website, plus what happens to your library.
How to Cancel SiriusXM: Online, by Chat, or by Phone
Some SiriusXM plans can be canceled online from the Subscriptions tab; others require chat or a phone call. Here is each path, plus how to handle the retention offers.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime (and Check Your Refund Before You Confirm)
Canceling Amazon Prime takes a few clicks, and the flow tells you whether you get money back before you confirm. The exact steps, third-party billing, and where the FTC settlement stands.