Cancel Paramount Plus Through Your Account Settings
Log into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser or the mobile app. Go to your account settings — usually found by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Subscription" or "Billing" from the menu. You will see your current plan listed with a "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" button. Click it, then confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
If you signed up through Paramount Plus directly (not through another service), this is the fastest route. The cancellation takes effect within minutes, though you keep access until your paid period ends. Paramount Plus will send a confirmation email to the address on your account.
Cancel if You Subscribed Through Another Service
If you signed up for Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels, Roku, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Paramount Plus itself. Canceling on the Paramount Plus website will not work — the subscription is tied to your other account.
Amazon Prime Video: Go to "Your Account" > "Prime Video Settings" > "Manage Your Prime Video Subscriptions" > find Paramount Plus > select "Cancel Channel." Apple TV: Open Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > find Paramount Plus > tap "Cancel Subscription." Roku: Go to your Roku account on roku.com > Subscriptions > find Paramount Plus > select "Cancel." Each platform processes the cancellation within minutes, and your access ends at the end of your current billing period.
What Happens After You Cancel
You keep full access to Paramount Plus until your current billing cycle ends. If you paid monthly, you have access through the last day of that month. If you paid annually, you have access through the anniversary date of your subscription. After that date, your account becomes inactive and you cannot watch content.
Your saved shows, watchlist, and viewing history remain stored for 12 months. If you resubscribe within that window, your profile will be restored. After 12 months of inactivity, Paramount Plus deletes the account data.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel directly through Paramount Plus account settings if you signed up on their website; the process takes minutes and you keep access through the end of your billing cycle.
- If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku, or another platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Paramount Plus.
- Cancellation is immediate in the system, but your viewing access continues until your paid period ends.
- Your profile and watchlist remain stored for 12 months if you decide to resubscribe later.
Pausing Your Subscription Instead of Canceling
Paramount Plus does not offer an official pause or freeze option. However, some third-party platforms do. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV, check whether those services allow you to pause the channel subscription temporarily rather than cancel it outright. This keeps your profile active without charging you during the pause period.
If you want to stop paying but keep your account, canceling is your only option with Paramount Plus. You can always resubscribe later and restore your profile within 12 months.
Troubleshooting Cancellation Problems
If the "Cancel Subscription" button does not appear in your account settings, you may have a promotional or trial subscription that must be canceled differently. Check your confirmation email from when you signed up — it will say whether you have a trial period and when it ends. Some promotional subscriptions auto-convert to paid plans on a specific date, and you must cancel before that date to avoid being charged.
If you subscribed through a third-party service but cannot find the cancellation option there, log into that service's customer support chat or contact their billing team directly. Provide them with your Paramount Plus subscription details and they can cancel on your behalf. Do not cancel your entire account with the third-party service — that will cancel all subscriptions tied to it, not just Paramount Plus.
Refunds and Billing After Cancellation
Paramount Plus does not issue refunds for partial months or unused time. Once you cancel, you are charged nothing further, but you do not receive money back for the remainder of your billing cycle. You keep access through the end of that cycle at no additional cost.
If you were charged after canceling, check the date you canceled against your billing date. If you canceled after your billing date had already passed for that month, the charge was processed before the cancellation took effect. Contact Paramount Plus support with your cancellation confirmation email and the charge date, and they can review whether a refund is warranted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does canceling Paramount Plus delete my profile and watchlist?
No. Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history stay on file for 12 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that time, everything is restored. After 12 months of no subscription, the account data is deleted.
Can I cancel anytime or is there a contract?
You can cancel anytime with no penalty. Paramount Plus has no long-term contract. You keep access through the end of your current billing period, then the subscription ends. There is no early termination fee.
What if I cancel but get charged again the next month?
Contact Paramount Plus support immediately with your cancellation confirmation email and the unexpected charge. Provide the date you canceled and the date you were charged. Support can reverse erroneous charges, though it may take 5 to 10 business days to appear back in your account.
Can I cancel my trial before it converts to a paid subscription?
Yes. Cancel anytime during the trial period and you will not be charged. Your access ends immediately when you cancel a trial — unlike paid subscriptions, which continue through the end of the billing cycle. Check your confirmation email to see when your trial ends and when you would be charged if you do not cancel.