How to Cancel Spotify
Quick Answer
To cancel Spotify, visit spotify.com/account and sign in. Then under "your plan", click "change plan". You may be offered a discount to stay — possible based on community reports.
Step-by-Step Cancellation
Go to your Spotify account
Visit spotify.com/account and sign in.
Click Manage your plan
Under "Your plan", click "Change plan".
Select Cancel Premium
Scroll down and click "Cancel Premium".
Confirm cancellation
Follow the prompts. Spotify may offer you a discount to stay.
Cancellation Scripts
Watch out for these dark patterns when cancelling Spotify:
Warns you'll lose all playlists (you won't — they're just not playable offline)
Cannot cancel via the mobile app — web only
Alternatives to Spotify
Alternatives to Spotify
Spotify Free
Free alternative
YouTube Music (free tier)
Free alternative
BBC Sounds
Free alternative
SoundCloud
Free alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel Spotify from the app?
No, Spotify requires you to cancel via the website at spotify.com/account. You cannot cancel through the mobile app.
Will I lose my Spotify playlists if I cancel?
No, your playlists, saved songs, and followers are kept. You'll revert to the free tier with ads and shuffle-only on mobile.
Does Spotify offer a discount to stay?
Spotify occasionally offers discounted rates or free months, especially to returning users. Check your email after cancelling.
Can I downgrade Spotify instead of cancelling?
You can switch to the free tier, which keeps all your data but adds ads and removes offline downloads.
How do I cancel a Spotify Family plan?
Only the plan manager can cancel a Family plan. Go to your account page and cancel from there. All family members will lose Premium access.
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