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How to Cancel Medium — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

⏰ 1 minute easy Last Updated: 2026-05-22 $5/mo Reviewed by Bill Vampire Editorial Team

Medium membership is one of the easiest subscriptions to cancel — done in three clicks from your settings page. You keep access to your own published stories.

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Go to Medium membership settings

Visit medium.com/me/settings/membership while signed in. Or click your avatar → Settings → Membership.

Click "Cancel membership"

Find the "Cancel membership" option on the membership page and click it.

Confirm cancellation

Click "Confirm" on the dialog. Your member access continues until the end of your billing period. After that, you're back to 3 free articles per month.

Your own published stories remain live and accessible to readers regardless of your membership status.

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✗ Refund policy

Medium doesn't typically offer refunds. Your access continues through the end of your billing period. Contact support for billing errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still read Medium after canceling?
Yes, but limited to 3 member-only articles per month. Non-member articles (marked as free) are unlimited. Your own stories are always accessible.
Will I still earn from the Partner Program?
Yes. Your published stories continue earning from member reading time regardless of your own membership status.
Can I get a refund from Medium?
Medium doesn't advertise refunds, but you can contact support for recent charges. They handle requests case-by-case.
How do I read Medium for free?
You get 3 free member articles per month. Using incognito/private browsing, or reading via links shared on social media, sometimes bypasses the paywall.

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Bill Vampire is not a bank or law firm. Cancel paths and merchant policies can change. Contact the merchant first for an ordinary billing problem. Contact your card issuer promptly if you do not recognize a charge or believe it is fraudulent.