How to Cancel Medium
in 2026
Cancel Medium Membership — revert to 3 free articles per month.
Before you cancel: No refunds for Medium subscriptions.
How to Cancel Medium on Web (Recommended)
Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.
Log in to medium.com.
Click your profile icon > "Settings".
Scroll to "Membership" and click "Cancel membership".
How to Cancel Medium on iPhone / iPad
iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Medium. Cancel.
How to Cancel Medium on Android
Google Play > Subscriptions > Medium. Cancel.
Pro Tips Before You Cancel
- →Medium Free gives access to 3 member-only articles per month. Many articles remain free without a membership.
Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do
Contact Medium Support
Search "Medium cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.
Block via Your Bank or PayPal
If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.
Cancel via PayPal
If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Medium → Cancel.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Without a membership, you can read 3 member-only articles per month. All non-paywalled articles are freely accessible.
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