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How to Cancel PBS Kids (2026 guide)

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

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Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
3-5 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Or app store subscriptions

PBS Kids subscriptions are usually billed directly through PBS, but many parents sign up through app stores during their kids' screen time. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you won't see a cancel option in your PBS account.

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Cancel PBS Kids: Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to cancel your PBS Kids subscription directly. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.

01

Sign in to your PBS account

Go to pbskids.org and click Sign In in the top right corner. Enter your email and password to access your account.

02

Navigate to account settings

Once logged in, click on your profile icon and select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Find your subscription details

Look for the Subscription or Billing section in your account settings. This will show your current PBS Kids plan and billing information.

04

Cancel your subscription

Click Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription. You may be asked to complete a brief feedback survey about your experience.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive a confirmation email, and your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.

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PBS Kids-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your PBS Kids cancellation depending on how you subscribed.

Many subscriptions are through app stores
If you signed up during kids' app time, you likely subscribed through Apple or Google Play and need to cancel there instead.
Content stays available until billing ends
Your kids can keep watching PBS Kids shows and playing games until your current subscription period expires.
Free content still available after cancel
PBS Kids offers some free content on their website and apps even without a subscription, including select episodes and games.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

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

1. Check who's actually billing you

Look at your credit card statement to see if you're being charged by PBS, Apple, Google, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is charging you.

2. Access continues until period ends

Once you cancel, your kids can still use PBS Kids until your current billing period expires. You won't lose access immediately.

3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel

Just removing the PBS Kids app from your device won't stop the subscription charges. You need to actively cancel through your account or app store.

Other options to consider

If you're looking to reduce costs or limit screen time, you might consider these alternatives instead of cancelling completely.

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch to annual billing

Annual subscriptions often cost less per month than monthly billing, which could reduce your overall spending on kids' content.

Alternative ways to cancel PBS Kids

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

Apple App Store

Cancel through the App Store if you subscribed using an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

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

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via an Android device or the Google Play Store.

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

Play Store Cancel Link
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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026