How to cancel Discovery Plus

To cancel Discovery Plus, log into your account on the Discovery Plus website or app, go to Account Settings, select Subscription, and choose Cancel Subscription. The process takes about two minutes. Your access ends immediately, though you may retain your account login for 30 days. If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead — cancelling in the Discovery Plus app will not stop the charges.

Discovery Plus does not charge a cancellation fee, and you will not receive a refund for the current billing period. If you cancel mid-month, your subscription remains active until the end of that billing cycle. The exact end date appears on your Subscription page before you confirm the cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel directly through Discovery Plus Account Settings on the website or app, or through the third-party platform where you subscribed.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, not immediately, even though your access stops right away.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or another platform, you must cancel there — cancelling in the app alone will not stop charges.
  • Discovery Plus does not refund partial months, and there is no cancellation fee.
  • Your login credentials remain valid for 30 days after cancellation, so you can reactivate if you change your mind.

Cancelling a subscription you started directly with Discovery Plus

Open the Discovery Plus website or app and sign in with your email and password. On the website, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Settings. In the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and go to Account.

Once in Account Settings, look for the Subscription section. Click or tap Manage Subscription, then select Cancel Subscription. Discovery Plus will show you the date your access ends and ask you to confirm. After you confirm, you will receive a cancellation confirmation email within a few minutes.

Cancelling a subscription through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku

If you subscribed through a third-party platform, cancelling inside the Discovery Plus app or website will not stop your charges. You must cancel through the platform where you pay.

Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac): Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Discovery Plus, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, find Discovery Plus, and click Edit or Remove.

Amazon Prime Video: Go to your Prime Video account on Amazon.com, select Account & Lists, then Your Subscriptions. Find Discovery Plus, select Manage Subscription, and choose Cancel.

Google Play (Android): Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Find Discovery Plus and tap Cancel Subscription.

Roku: On your Roku device, go to Home, select Subscriptions, find Discovery Plus, and select Cancel.

What happens after you cancel

Your access to Discovery Plus content stops at the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you keep access until the 1st of the next month. Your login credentials remain active for 30 days, so you can sign back in and reactivate your subscription without creating a new account.

You will not receive a refund for the current billing period, even if you cancel partway through the month. Discovery Plus does not prorate refunds. If you want to avoid the next charge, cancel before your renewal date.

Reactivating your subscription

If you change your mind within 30 days of cancellation, you can reactivate by signing back into your account and selecting Reactivate Subscription. Your payment method must still be valid. After 30 days, your account is deleted, and you will need to create a new account to subscribe again.

If you reactivate before your original access end date, you will be charged immediately for a new billing cycle. There is no grace period or credit for the unused portion of your cancelled subscription.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you see an error message when trying to cancel, try logging out completely and logging back in. Clear your browser cache if you are using the website, or uninstall and reinstall the app if you are on mobile. If the Subscription or Manage Subscription option does not appear, your account may be linked to a third-party platform — check your email receipts to see where you are being charged.

If you are still unable to cancel after trying these steps, contact Discovery Plus support through the Help section in your account. Have your account email and the date of your last charge ready. Support can cancel your subscription manually, though this usually takes one to two business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Discovery Plus does not refund unused portions of your subscription. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, but you will not receive money back for the days remaining after cancellation.

What if I cancel but keep seeing charges?

If you subscribed through a third-party platform, you cancelled in the wrong place. Check your receipt emails to see whether you pay Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku directly. Cancel through that platform's subscription settings, not the Discovery Plus app. If you cancelled through the correct platform and charges continue, contact that platform's support — they handle the billing.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Discovery Plus does not offer a pause feature. Your only options are to keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop charges temporarily, you must cancel and reactivate later.

How long do I have to reactivate after cancelling?

You have 30 days to reactivate using your existing account. After 30 days, your account is deleted, and you will need to create a new one. Reactivating before the 30-day window closes means you will be charged immediately for a new billing cycle.

Will cancelling delete my watchlist and viewing history?

Your watchlist and viewing history remain tied to your account for 30 days after cancellation. If you reactivate within that window, your data returns. After 30 days, when your account is deleted, this information is lost.