Cancel a Subscription Through Your Twitch Account

To cancel a Twitch subscription, log into your account on Twitch.tv, go to your account settings, and find the "Subscriptions" section under "Billing." You'll see a list of any active subscriptions you're paying for. Next to each one, there's a "Manage" button. Click it, then select "Cancel Subscription." Twitch will ask you to confirm the cancellation. Once you confirm, your subscription ends when ready, and you won't be charged again.

Your access to the channel's subscriber benefits stops right away. If you were mid-billing cycle when you cancelled, you don't get a refund for the remainder of that month. The subscription straightforward won't renew when the current period ends.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Twitch subscriptions through your account settings under "Subscriptions" in the Billing section, not through the streamer's channel.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you lose subscriber perks right away, even if you paid for the current month.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party payment method like Apple or Google Play, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of Twitch.
  • Twitch does not refund the unused portion of your current billing cycle after you cancel.

Cancel a Subscription Paid Through Apple or Google

If you subscribed to a Twitch channel using Apple's App Store (on iPhone or iPad) or Google Play (on Android), you can't cancel through Twitch's website. Instead, you cancel through the platform where you made the payment.

On an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find the Twitch subscription, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On an Android phone, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Manage subscriptions," find Twitch, and tap "Cancel subscription." The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you'll keep access to subscriber benefits until then.

What Happens After You Cancel

Once you cancel, you lose access to subscriber-only chat, emotes, and any other perks the channel offers. If the streamer has a Discord server or other community space that requires an active subscription, you'll lose access there too. Your username won't appear in the subscriber list anymore.

The streamer receives a notification that you've unsubscribed. Some streamers may reach out to ask why you left, but there's no obligation to respond. If you change your mind later, you can resubscribe at any time by going to the channel and clicking the subscribe button.

Resubscribing After You Cancel

If you want to subscribe again, go back to the streamer's channel and click the subscribe button. You'll choose your subscription tier (usually $4.99, $9.99, or $24.99 per month, though some channels offer different prices). You'll be charged when ready, and your access to subscriber benefits returns right away.

Twitch Prime members (now called Twitch+ members) get one free tier-one subscription per month as part of their membership. If you cancelled a paid subscription and want to use your free one instead, you can do that on your next visit to the channel.

Cancelling a Gift Subscription

If someone gave you a gift subscription, you don't need to do anything to cancel it. Gift subscriptions last for one month and don't auto-renew. When the month ends, the subscription stops, and you won't be charged. You'll lose subscriber benefits at that point unless you choose to pay for a subscription yourself.

If you received a multi-month gift subscription (three, six, or twelve months), the same rule applies — it runs for the length of the gift and then stops. You can't cancel it early or get a refund, but you also won't be charged when it expires.

Turning Off Auto-Renewal Without Cancelling

Twitch subscriptions auto-renew by default. If you want to keep your current subscription active but prevent it from renewing next month, you can turn off auto-renewal instead of cancelling. Go to your Subscriptions in account settings, click "Manage" next to the subscription, and toggle off "Auto-renew." Your subscription will stay active for the rest of the current billing period, then end without charging you again.

This option is useful if you want to keep your subscriber status and perks for a few more weeks but don't plan to stay subscribed long-term. Once the current period ends, you'll lose access to subscriber benefits and won't be charged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Twitch does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of a 30-day billing cycle, you lose access to benefits when ready but don't receive a refund for the remaining 15 days.

Can I cancel a subscription someone else paid for?

If someone paid for a gift subscription on your account, you can't cancel it early. Gift subscriptions run for their full term (one month, three months, six months, or twelve months) and then stop automatically. You won't be charged when they expire.

What if I subscribed through a mobile app and can't find the cancel button?

Mobile app subscriptions are managed through your device's app store, not through Twitch. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile, and select Manage Subscriptions. Find Twitch there and cancel.

Will the streamer know I cancelled?

Yes, streamers receive a notification when someone unsubscribes. However, they don't see a reason why. You're under no obligation to explain your decision.

Can I cancel and resubscribe the same day?

Yes. You can cancel a subscription and when ready resubscribe to the same channel. You'll be charged for the new subscription right away, and your subscriber benefits return when ready.