Step 1: Sign in to your Spotify account
Go to the Spotify website and sign in to your account. Then click your profile picture in the top-right corner, choose Account, and open Your Plan to view your subscription details.
Step 2: Cancel your Premium plan
On the Your Plan page, click Change Plan, scroll to Cancel Premium, and follow the on-screen prompts. Spotify may offer alternate plans before asking you to confirm.
Step 3: Check your confirmation
After canceling, Spotify will email you a confirmation. Revisit the Your Plan page to confirm your account will switch to the free version when the current billing period ends.
Why do so many people cancel Spotify Premium?
Spotify Premium is often canceled when a person switches to a family plan, another streaming service, or simply stops listening enough to justify the fee. It is a classic case of a monthly subscription that keeps running quietly after the habit changes.
- Switching to another music streaming service.
- Joining a Family or Duo plan.
- Trying to reduce monthly subscription costs.
- Not listening to music often enough to justify the fee.
- Receiving Premium through another service or mobile provider.
Even small monthly subscriptions can add up when combined with other recurring payments.