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.
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.
Need the exact words to say if they try to keep you?
After cancellation, you get 3 free member articles per month (Medium's metered paywall).
Your published stories remain live — membership status doesn't affect your writing.
If enrolled in the Partner Program, your earnings continue for past articles even after canceling.
If subscribed through Apple/Google, cancel through their platforms.
✗ 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.
Free: refund window, cancel path, support angle, next moves, download, and optional account save. Upgrade only if you want the exact scripts and dispute checklist.