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How to Cancel Medium
in 2026

Cancel Medium Membership — revert to 3 free articles per month.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~2 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Cancel anytime; reverts to free access at billing end.
Available on
Web · iOS · Android

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.

1

Log in to medium.com.

2

Click your profile icon > "Settings".

3

Scroll to "Membership" and click "Cancel membership".

How to Cancel Medium on iPhone / iPad

1

iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Medium. Cancel.

How to Cancel Medium on Android

1

Google Play > Subscriptions > Medium. Cancel.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

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

How many free articles does Medium allow?

Without a membership, you can read 3 member-only articles per month. All non-paywalled articles are freely accessible.

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