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How to Cancel Udemy (2026 guide)

Cancelling Udemy depends on whether you have individual courses or a subscription plan, and where you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Udemy website, mobile apps, and third-party providers.

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Cancellation Summary

Cancel Online
Depends
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for subscriptions
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Or app store subscriptions

Udemy offers both individual course purchases and monthly subscriptions (Personal Plan). Individual courses don't auto-renew, but subscription plans do. The cancellation method depends on which type you have and where you signed up.

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Step-by-Step: Cancel Udemy

These steps work for Udemy Personal Plan subscriptions. Individual course purchases don't auto-renew and don't need cancellation.

01

Sign in to your Udemy account

Go to udemy.com and log in using your email and password.

02

Access your account settings

Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select Account settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Navigate to subscription settings

In the left sidebar, click Subscriptions to view your current plan and billing information.

04

Cancel your subscription

Find your Personal Plan subscription and click Cancel subscription. Confirm your choice when prompted.

05

Verify cancellation

You'll see a confirmation message and receive an email confirming your Udemy subscription cancellation.

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Udemy-specific things to know

Udemy's mixed model of courses and subscriptions can create confusion. These tips cover the key differences.

Individual courses never auto-renew
If you bought specific courses, they're yours forever and don't charge monthly. Only Personal Plan subscriptions auto-renew.
Access continues until period ends
After cancelling Personal Plan, you keep access until your current billing period expires, not immediately.
Course certificates remain valid
Completion certificates from courses you finished stay in your account even after subscription cancellation.

Good to know

Check these points to avoid issues with your Udemy cancellation.

1. Check what type of access you have

Make sure you actually have a subscription to cancel. Individual course purchases are one-time payments that don't auto-renew.

2. Downloaded content may be removed

If you downloaded courses for offline viewing through Personal Plan, this access typically ends when your subscription expires.

3. No refunds for partial months

Udemy doesn't prorate subscription cancellations. You'll be charged for the full month even if you cancel mid-cycle.

Other options to consider

If cost is the main issue, these alternatives might work better than cancelling your Udemy subscription completely.

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Switch to annual billing for Udemy Personal Plan

Save about 17% compared to monthly payments

More ways to cancel

Can't find the cancel option in your Udemy account? You might be subscribed through one of these providers instead.

Apple App Store

iOS users who subscribed in the Udemy app need to cancel through their Apple ID 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
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Common Udemy Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to frequently asked questions about cancelling Udemy.

Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026