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How to Cancel Medium

Medium makes cancellation straightforward and entirely online. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, and your published stories remain live.

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Quick Facts

Pricing (all plans)
Monthly£5.00/mo
Annual$50/year£4.17/mo
Highest tier = £50.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. Access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
After cancellation
Your published stories, profile, followers, and reading history are permanently preserved after cancellation.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Medium cancellation page

  1. Sign in to Medium

    Go to medium.com and log in with your account credentials.

  2. Open Settings

    Click your profile picture in the top right and select Settings.

  3. Go to Membership

    In Settings, click the Membership section to view your subscription details.

  4. Click "Cancel Membership"

    Click the Cancel Membership button and confirm to stop your subscription.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Your published stories and follower list remain on your profile after cancellation.
  • Free accounts can still read a limited number of member stories each month.
  • Consider your reading habits - you lose access to all member-only content once cancelled.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, UK users have a 14-day cooling-off period for new online subscriptions.
  • Medium must not make cancellation harder than sign-up, per the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Medium anytime?
Yes. Medium subscriptions have no contract or cancellation fee.
Will I get a refund?
No. Medium does not offer refunds for partial billing periods. You keep access until the end of your current cycle.
Do my published stories stay up after cancellation?
Yes. Your stories, profile, and followers are permanently preserved.
Can I still read stories for free?
Yes. Free accounts can read a limited number of member-only stories per month.
How long does cancellation take?
Cancellation is instant. Your membership stops renewing at the next billing date.

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