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Medium 4.8MODERATE
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Go to medium.com/me/membership and sign in.
Open official cancel pageSelect 'Cancel membership' and confirm.
Open official cancel pageAccess continues until the period ends.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
Medium bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: none (cancel any time). No refunds for partial periods; membership ends at period end.
Cancel Medium Membership from the membership settings (medium.com/me/membership); quick self-serve. Medium does not publicly advertise a membership free trial; its official page shows a limited free reading tier and a discounted welcome offer instead. Whether a trial appears at checkout varies by account and region.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | None — cancel any time before renewal. | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | No refunds for partial periods; membership ends at period end. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | Medium does not publicly advertise a membership free trial; its official page shows a limited free reading tier and a discounted welcome offer instead. Whether a trial appears at checkout varies by account and region. | Official ↗ |
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About Medium
Medium is a Newsletters & Media service available in Global. Medium renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time with no advance notice. Refund terms: No refunds for partial periods; membership ends at period end.
Why Medium scores 4.8/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Medium scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Locating the cancellation option is the hardest part of leaving Medium — it scores 7.0/10, meaning the link is buried in account settings or hidden behind a help article.
- Expect around 5.0 steps to complete the cancellation.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 6.0/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (5.0/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (2.0/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: Medium lands at 4.8/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 7.0
- Steps
- 5.0
- Refund visibility
- 6.0
- Confirmation prompts
- 5.0
- Contact support
- 2.0
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling Medium?
Reverts to free reading (limited articles/month).
Can I reactivate Medium later?
Resubscribe anytime.
How do I cancel if Medium is billed through Apple or Google?
If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.
Do I need to contact support to cancel Medium?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel Medium?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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