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How to Cancel Spotify Subscription in 2025 (All Methods Explained)

March 1, 20256 min read

Whether you're switching to a free plan or trying a different music service, canceling Spotify Premium is simple once you know where to look. This guide covers every cancellation method for 2025, including what happens to your playlists and downloaded music.

Before You Cancel: What You Need to Know

Canceling Spotify Premium doesn't delete your account. You'll keep your playlists, saved songs, and followers — you'll just lose Premium features like offline downloads, ad-free listening, and unlimited skips. Your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period.

Method 1: Cancel Spotify on the Website

This is the most reliable method and works regardless of how you signed up:

  1. Go to spotify.com/account and log in
  2. Scroll to "Your plan" in the Account overview
  3. Click "Change plan"
  4. Scroll down and select "Cancel Premium"
  5. Spotify will offer alternatives — click "Yes, cancel" to confirm

Important: You cannot cancel Spotify Premium directly in the Spotify mobile app. Even if you signed up on your phone, you'll need to use a web browser.

Method 2: Cancel Spotify Through Apple (iPhone/iPad)

If you subscribed through Apple's App Store:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
  2. Tap your name at the top of the screen
  3. Tap "Subscriptions"
  4. Find Spotify and tap it
  5. Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm

If you don't see Spotify in your Apple subscriptions, you didn't subscribe through Apple — use Method 1 instead.

Method 3: Cancel Spotify Through Google Play (Android)

If you subscribed via the Google Play Store:

  1. Open the Google Play Store app
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top right
  3. Select "Payments & subscriptions" → "Subscriptions"
  4. Find Spotify and tap it
  5. Tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts

Method 4: Cancel Spotify Through PayPal

If you pay for Spotify through PayPal:

  1. Log in to paypal.com
  2. Go to Settings → "Payments" → "Manage pre-approved payments"
  3. Find Spotify and click "Cancel"
  4. Confirm the cancellation

Note: Canceling through PayPal stops future payments but may not immediately cancel your Spotify subscription. Check your Spotify account to confirm.

What Happens After You Cancel Spotify Premium?

  • Playlists: All your playlists, saved songs, and followed artists remain intact
  • Downloaded music: Offline downloads are removed after cancellation
  • Audio quality: Drops from 320kbps to 160kbps maximum
  • Ads: You'll hear ads between songs
  • Skips: Limited to 6 skips per hour on mobile
  • Family/Duo plans: All members lose Premium access

Spotify Free Trial: How to Cancel Before Being Charged

If you're on a Spotify free trial and don't want to be charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. You'll keep Premium features until the trial expiration date. Set a reminder using a tool like Subscription Freedom to never miss a trial deadline.

Alternatives to Canceling Spotify

Before you cancel, consider these money-saving options:

  • Spotify Student discount: 50% off Premium with a valid student email
  • Spotify Duo: Share with a partner for a lower per-person cost
  • Spotify Family: Up to 6 accounts for one monthly price
  • Downgrade to Free: Keep your account without paying

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