Cancel Medium: Easy Method

What is Medium

Overview

Medium is an online publishing platform where writers publish articles and readers access stories. It offers a paid membership that unlocks unlimited access to members-only content and supports writers through the Partner Program.

How membership works

Membership is billed either directly via medium.com or through app stores (Apple App Store or Google Play). Billing method determines how you manage and cancel the subscription.

How to cancel Medium

Cancel on the Web (medium.com)

• Go to medium.com and sign in to your account.
• Open Settings → Membership or Membership and payment.
• Click “Cancel your membership” and confirm the cancellation.
• You will retain benefits until the end of the current billing cycle.

Cancel on iOS and Android

• On iOS: Open device Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Medium membership → Cancel subscription.
• On Android: Open Google Play Store app → profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Medium → Cancel subscription.
• Important: Uninstalling the app or deleting your Medium account does NOT cancel an App Store or Google Play subscription.

What happens when you cancel

Access and renewal

After cancelling, you keep membership benefits until the end of your current billing period. The subscription will not renew at the next billing date.

Account and data

Your Medium account, published stories, highlights and claps remain unless you delete the account separately.

If you cancel via an app store, billing remains under Apple or Google and Medium cannot directly change those charges.

Will I get a refund?

Standard refund policy

Medium does not provide refunds for any unused portion of a subscription after cancellation. No money is returned when you stop a membership mid-period.

Exceptions and app stores

• There is no published 14-day cooling-off or automatic refund period in Medium’s help or terms.
• If you subscribed through Apple or Google, request refunds through Apple or Google support; Medium cannot override app-store billing decisions.

Medium plans and pricing

Available plans

Prices observed in the Nigerian App Store are shown below, converted to euros for international comparison.

Price table

Note: Observed Nigerian App Store prices: ₦1,600/month; ₦17,900/year; ₦11,900/month Friend; ₦119,900/year Friend (conversion rate used: ₦1 = €0.00197 as of Jan 18, 2026).

Your consumer rights in Nigeria

Cooling-off and refunds

Nigerian consumer protection typically reserves a 14-day cooling-off for physical goods, not digital subscriptions. Therefore, Medium’s no-refund policy for unused periods aligns with regional norms.

App-store purchases and recourse

• Subscriptions bought through Apple or Google are managed by those app stores; Apple/Google handle refunds and disputes.
• If you experience billing issues or withheld funds, you may need to use app-store dispute channels or your payment provider for charge reversals.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

Some reviewers praise Medium for a clean, writer-friendly editor, easy publishing, and strong reader distribution. Users appreciate the Partner Program and engaged audience.

Negative feedback

Many complaints on review sites mention account suspensions, alleged plagiarism, limited appeal options, poor customer support and unexpected paywalls.

Be aware that public reviews are mixed; your experience may vary depending on the issue and support response.

Documentation checklist

Before you cancel

• Proof of purchase (receipt or bank/app-store statement)
• Account email used for the Medium subscription
• Subscription method (Medium website, Apple ID, or Google account)

If you need support or a dispute

• Screenshots of billing entries and subscription pages
• Any email correspondence with Medium or app-store support
• Transaction reference numbers from your bank or app store

Common mistakes

Assuming deleting the app cancels subscription

Many users uninstall the Medium app and assume the subscription is cancelled. This does not stop billing when the subscription is managed by an app store or the web.

Expecting automatic refunds

Users sometimes expect prorated refunds after cancelling. Medium’s published policy does not provide refunds for unused time, so check billing method and app-store refund policies first.

Comparative recap

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Takeaway

Cancellation method must match the original purchase channel. For app-store purchases, use Apple/Google to request refunds or resolve disputes.

After cancelling

What to check

• Confirm cancellation receipt or status in your account or app-store subscription list.
• Verify next billing date to ensure renewal has stopped.

Useful links

• Medium: Manage your membership
• Guide: How to cancel Medium (third-party)

Address

Medium contact address

Medium lists international correspondence addresses rather than a Nigeria-specific office. Use the legal/correspondence address below for formal notices.

Legal / correspondence address

Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork T23AT2P, Ireland