How to cancel Duolingo Plus on web or mobile
You can cancel your Duolingo Plus subscription through your account settings on either the website or the mobile app. The process takes about two minutes and stops future charges immediately — your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
On the web, log into your Duolingo account, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select Settings, then choose Subscriptions. Find Duolingo Plus and click Manage Subscription, then Cancel Subscription. On iOS or Android, open the app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, select Subscriptions, and tap Manage next to Duolingo Plus, then Cancel Subscription.
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store instead of directly through Duolingo, you must cancel through that platform, not through the Duolingo app itself. Canceling in the app will not stop charges from Apple or Google.
Key Takeaways
- Direct Duolingo subscriptions cancel through your account settings in seconds, and your access continues until your billing date.
- If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that app's subscription settings, not through Duolingo.
- Cancellation takes effect immediately for future charges, but you keep your Plus features for the rest of your current billing cycle.
- Duolingo does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
Canceling through Apple App Store
If you subscribed to Duolingo Plus through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you cancel through Apple's settings, not through Duolingo. Open the Settings app on your device, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Duolingo in the list, and tap Cancel Subscription.
Apple will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to keep the subscription. You can decline and proceed with the cancellation. Your Duolingo Plus access ends on your next billing date, and Apple will send you a confirmation email.
Canceling through Google Play Store
On Android devices, if you subscribed through Google Play, open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon in the top right, select Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, and find Duolingo. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Google will process the cancellation immediately, and your Duolingo Plus access will end on your next billing date. You will receive a confirmation email from Google Play. If you cancel partway through a billing cycle, you do not receive a refund for the unused portion.
What happens after you cancel
Once you cancel, Duolingo stops charging you on your next billing date. You keep all Plus features — no ads, offline lessons, unlimited hearts — until that date arrives. After your access ends, you return to the free version of Duolingo, which includes ads and a daily heart limit.
Your progress, streaks, and lesson history remain in your account. You can resubscribe at any time without losing your data or starting over. Duolingo does not penalize you for canceling and resubscribing later.
If you were charged after canceling
If you see a charge after you canceled, check which platform you subscribed through. Many people cancel in the Duolingo app but were actually charged by Apple or Google, so the cancellation did not go through. Log into the correct platform and cancel there.
If you canceled through the correct platform and were still charged, contact Duolingo support through the app or at support.duolingo.com. Have your receipt or confirmation email ready. Duolingo typically processes refunds within 5 to 10 business days if the charge was an error.
Pausing instead of canceling
Duolingo does not have an official pause feature for subscriptions. If you want to keep your subscription but take a break from lessons, you can simply stop using the app — your subscription will remain active and you will not be charged extra. When you return, your Plus features will still be there.
If you want to stop paying but keep your account, cancellation is your only option. You can always resubscribe later if you decide to return to Plus features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
No. Duolingo and the app stores (Apple and Google) do not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on day 5 of a 30-day billing cycle, you lose access to Plus features on day 30 and do not receive money back for the remaining 25 days. Plan your cancellation around your billing date if you want to avoid this.
Can I cancel without using the app?
Yes, if you subscribed directly through Duolingo's website. Log in on a computer, go to Settings, find Subscriptions, and cancel there. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you must cancel through their apps or websites — you cannot cancel through Duolingo alone.
What if I forgot which platform I subscribed through?
Check your email for receipts from Duolingo, Apple, or Google. The sender will tell you where the charge came from. You can also check your payment method's statement — it will show either "Duolingo," "Apple," or "Google" as the merchant. Cancel through that platform.
Will I lose my streak if I cancel?
No. Your streak, progress, and all lesson history stay in your account after cancellation. You return to the free version, but your data is not deleted. If you resubscribe later, everything is still there.
Can I cancel and resubscribe the same day?
Yes. There is no waiting period or penalty for canceling and resubscribing. If you cancel and then change your mind, you can resubscribe immediately through the same platform.