How to Cancel Scribd
Scribd provides access to books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents for a monthly fee. You can cancel through your account settings. Some content remains accessible on the free tier.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £11.99/mo
- £143.88/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- Yes
- Refund policy
- No refunds for monthly plans. A limited selection of free content remains after cancellation.
- After cancellation
- Reading history and saved lists are retained. Downloaded content is removed.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Scribd cancellation pageGo to scribd.com/account-settings
Sign in to your Scribd account.
Click "Cancel your subscription"
Find the cancellation option.
Follow the prompts
Scribd will offer alternatives. Click through to confirm.
Confirm cancellation
You keep access until the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- Scribd offers a limited selection of free content without a subscription.
- Downloaded audiobooks and books are removed after cancellation.
- If you subscribed via mobile, cancel through your App Store/Google Play.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new digital subscriptions.
- Scribd must not make cancellation harder than sign-up under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I still read anything on Scribd after cancelling?
- A limited selection of free content remains available. Most books and audiobooks require a subscription.
- Will I lose my Scribd reading list?
- No. Your saved lists and reading history are preserved if you resubscribe.
- How do I cancel Scribd on iPhone?
- If subscribed via Apple, go to iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions > Scribd > Cancel.
- Can I pause Scribd instead of cancelling?
- Yes. Scribd offers a pause option during the cancellation flow.
- Does Scribd offer a free trial?
- Yes. New users typically get a free trial. Cancel before it ends to avoid being charged.