Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Computer (2025)

Subscriptions on Google Play are for an indefinite term, and you’ll be charged at the beginning of each billing cycle according to your subscription terms (for example, weekly, annually, or another period), unless you unsubscribe.

Make sure to sign in to the Google Account that has your subscriptions.

Cancel a subscription

You can use our self-help flow to cancel a subscription.

Cancel a subscription

Cancel a subscription on play.google.com

Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Computer (1)

Important: When you uninstall an app, your subscription won’t cancel.

  1. On your computer, go tosubscriptions in Google Play.
  2. For the subscription you want to cancel, click Manage.
  3. Click Cancel subscription.
  4. Within the confirmation pop-up, select a reason.
  5. Click Continue.

Tip: If you have a subscription with an app and it’s removed from Google Play, your future subscription will be cancelled. Your past subscriptions can’t be refunded, with some exceptions as specified in this article or in

Google Play’s refund policies

.

What happens after you cancel

When you cancel a subscription you’ll still be able to use your subscription for the time you’ve already paid.

For example, if you buy a one-year subscription on January 1 for $10 and decide to cancel your subscription on July 1:

  • You’ll have access to the subscription until December31.
  • You won’t be charged another yearly subscription of $10 the following January1.

What happens after you cancel Play Pass

Any apps you installed from Play Pass and their data will remain on your device.

For content you obtained via Play Pass:

  • Paid apps willpromptyou tobuy the app or subscribe to Play Pass.
  • In-app purchases will be removed, butavailable for individual purchase.
  • Ads will reappear in apps where they were removed.
  • If you join Play Pass again, all this content will be unlocked again.

What happens after you cancel a prepaid plan

Prepaid plans last for a limited time, so you don’t need to cancel them. They automatically expire at the end of the billing period.

If your prepaid plan hasn’t been used, you can request a refund. Learn more about refunds on Google Play.

To cancel an unused prepaid subscription plan:

  1. On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. Select the subscription or prepaid plan you want to cancel.
  3. Click Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Manage your subscriptions on Google Play

Restart or resubscribe to a cancelled subscription

Important: Some subscriptions may not be available to resubscribe. In this case, set up your subscription again.

  1. On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. For the subscription you want to restart, click Resubscribe.

Tip: If you can’t find your subscription, it may be on a different account. You may try to switch between accounts.

Get a refund for subscriptions

For information on subscription refunds, including prepaid plans, learn more about refunds on Google Play.

Pause a subscription

Some apps let you pause your subscription. When you pause a subscription, your subscription pauses at the end of your current billing period.

  1. On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. Select the subscription you want to pause.
  3. Click Manage Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Computer (2) Pause payments.
  4. Select the time period you want to pause payments.
  5. Click Confirm.

Tip: If you can’t find your subscription, it may be on a different account. You may try to switch between accounts.

Restart payments for a paused subscription

You can resume your subscription anytime.

  1. On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. Select the subscription you want to start again.
  3. Click ManageCancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Computer (3) Resume.
    • Your subscription will restart immediately.

Tip: If you can’t find your subscription, it may be on a different account. You may try to switch between accounts.

Change the payment method for a subscription

When your subscription renews, the same payment method you used to buy the subscription will be charged. Renewals may start 24 hours before each subscription period starts.

  1. On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. Next to the subscription you want to update, click Manage.
  3. Next to the primary payment method, click Update.

Important: If your payment method is declined or has insufficient funds, your subscription may be cancelled. If this happens, set up your subscription again.

Change between subscriptions & prepaid plans

If the app developers allow, you can switch from a prepaid plan to a recurring subscription or from a recurring subscription to a prepaid plan.

When you switch, payments are processed immediately. Any days left on active subscriptions or plans are added to the new subscription.

Tip: You can check if you subscription is recurring or a prepaid plan when you sign in to Subscriptions.

To change a prepaid subscription plan:

  1. Go to play.google.com.
  2. Check if you’re signed in to the correct Google Account.
  3. Select the app that offers to upgrade from a prepaid plan to a subscription or downgrade from a subscription to a prepaid plan.
  4. Click Manage.
  5. Select the plan you want to change to.
  6. When a confirmation pop-up appears, click Yes.

Change between subscription plans or billing cycles

If the app developer allows, you may change between different types of subscription plans or billing periods such as:

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Yearly

To change your subscription:

  1. Open the app.
  2. Select a new plan.
  3. Based on the subscription, you may have to pay the full price or the price difference of the new plan.

To learn about alternative subscription plans and how the remainder of your current plan is credited after you switch plans, contact an Android app's developer.

Related resources

  • Subscribe to services or content
  • Subscribe with Google
  • Fix problems with subscriptions

Need more help?

Try these next steps:

Post to the help community Get answers from community members Contact us Tell us more and we’ll help you get there
Cancel, pause, or change a subscription on Google Play - Computer (2025)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Golda Nolan II

Last Updated:

Views: 5980

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (78 voted)

Reviews: 93% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Golda Nolan II

Birthday: 1998-05-14

Address: Suite 369 9754 Roberts Pines, West Benitaburgh, NM 69180-7958

Phone: +522993866487

Job: Sales Executive

Hobby: Worldbuilding, Shopping, Quilting, Cooking, Homebrewing, Leather crafting, Pet

Introduction: My name is Golda Nolan II, I am a thoughtful, clever, cute, jolly, brave, powerful, splendid person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.