Cancelling Substack subscriptions can be tricky since each newsletter operates independently. The process depends on whether you subscribed directly through Substack or via app stores. This guide covers all cancellation methods including individual newsletter management.
Substack operates on a per-newsletter subscription model, meaning you subscribe to individual writers rather than Substack itself. Each paid newsletter is a separate subscription that must be cancelled individually. This can make managing multiple subscriptions complex.
These steps work for most Substack newsletter subscriptions. Remember that each newsletter is a separate subscription that needs individual cancellation.
Go to substack.com and sign in using your email address and password. Make sure you're using the same account you used to subscribe to newsletters.
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu to access your account management page.
In your settings, click on Subscriptions in the left sidebar. This will show you all the newsletters you're currently subscribed to, both free and paid.
Find the newsletter you want to cancel and click Unsubscribe or Cancel subscription. For paid subscriptions, confirm your cancellation when prompted.
You should receive an email confirmation from both Substack and the individual newsletter confirming your cancellation. Access continues until your billing period ends.
Substack's newsletter-based model creates some unique situations. These tips help you manage your subscriptions effectively.
These points can help you avoid issues with your Substack newsletter cancellations.
If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you'll need to cancel through those platforms instead of Substack directly. Check your app store subscriptions first.
Each newsletter has its own billing cycle. Cancel before your next renewal date to avoid being charged for another month or year.
Once cancelled, you may lose access to paid newsletter archives. Save or download any content you want to keep before cancelling.
If you're cancelling because of cost or content overload, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.
Depending on how you subscribed to newsletters, you may need to cancel through one of these platforms instead of directly through Substack.
iPhone users who subscribed through the Substack app need to cancel through their Apple subscriptions settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:
iPhone Cancel GuideIf you subscribed to newsletters through the Android Substack app, cancel through your Google Play subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Play Store Cancel LinkYou can also contact Substack support via email if you're having trouble cancelling subscriptions.
support@substack.com
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