How to Cancel Spotify
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Cancelling Spotify Premium reverts your account to the free tier with ads. Your playlists, saved music, and followers are preserved — you just lose offline downloads and ad-free listening.
Cancel Spotify directly
Opens the official cancellation page
Step-by-step instructions
Website
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Go to spotify.com/account and sign in
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Scroll down to 'Your plan' section
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Click 'Change plan'
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Scroll to the bottom and click 'Cancel Premium'
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Spotify will show you what you'll lose — click 'Continue' to confirm
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Your Premium continues until the next billing date
iOS (Apple)
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Open Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions
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Find Spotify and tap it
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Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
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Only works if you originally subscribed through Apple
Good to Know
- •You keep access to Spotify Free with ads after cancellation.
- •All your playlists and saved music are preserved.
- •Offline downloads will be removed.
- •If you're on a Family or Duo plan, cancelling affects all members.
Frequently asked questions
Do I keep my playlists?
Yes. All playlists, saved songs, and your follower list are preserved. You revert to Spotify Free with ads.
Can I cancel Spotify from the app?
No. Spotify requires you to cancel through the website or your device's subscription manager (Apple/Google). The mobile app doesn't offer cancellation.
What happens to my Family plan members?
All members lose Premium access when the plan owner cancels. Each member reverts to Spotify Free.