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How to Cancel Codecademy (2026 guide)

There are a few different ways to cancel Codecademy, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Codecademy website, app stores, and third-party billing.

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Cancellation Summary

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Billing section

Most Codecademy users are billed directly and can cancel from their account settings. If you subscribed through an app store or educational institution, you'll need to cancel through the original provider instead.

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Cancel Codecademy: Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to cancel your Codecademy subscription. The process may vary slightly depending on your plan or how you signed up.

01

Log in to your Codecademy account

Go to codecademy.com and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you're using the same account that has the active subscription.

02

Navigate to Account Settings

Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Go to Billing section

In the left sidebar, click on Billing or Subscription to view your current plan and payment information.

04

Click Cancel Subscription

Find the Cancel Subscription button and click it. You may be asked to complete a brief survey about your reason for cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You'll receive an email confirmation and your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

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Codecademy cancellation tips

Codecademy subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.

Annual plans have different timing
If you have an annual subscription, cancelling won't take effect until your next yearly renewal date, not your monthly billing date.
Free tier remains available
After cancelling Pro, you'll automatically revert to the free tier and keep access to basic courses and limited features.
Student discounts expire separately
If you used a student discount, your eligibility may need separate verification even after cancelling and resubscribing later.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check your billing source

Make sure you're cancelling through the right platform. If you signed up through an app store or school, you won't see a cancel option in your Codecademy account.

2. Access continues until period ends

You'll keep your Pro features until your current billing period expires, whether that's monthly or annual. There are no partial refunds for unused time.

3. Download certificates first

If you've earned any course completion certificates, download them before cancelling as you may lose access to generate them later.

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade or switch billing cycles instead of cancelling completely.

Switch to the free tier

Keep learning with basic courses and limited features at no cost.

Codecademy offers a free tier that includes:

  • Basic courses and lessons

  • Limited practice exercises

  • Community forum access

Plan Select Page

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch from monthly to annual billing to reduce your per-month cost significantly.

Annual plans offer up to 35% savings compared to monthly billing

More ways to cancel

If you can't cancel through your Codecademy account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Apple App Store

iOS users who subscribed through the app need to cancel via Apple App Store subscriptions.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Android app, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Email

Contact Codecademy support via email if you're having trouble cancelling through your account.

help@codecademy.com

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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026