Comprehensive Guide to Cancelling Spotify Subscription: Everything You Need to Know

Spotify Service: Spotify has recently faced multiple challenges and criticisms, starting with recruitment ads for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency calling for individuals to join the mission of "protecting America." Despite objections from music production companies, Spotify insisted on its stance, considering these ads part of a broad government campaign and not in conflict with its policies. A company spokesperson advised users to interact with ads by liking or disliking them to help the app understand their preferences.

Many Artists: In addition, many artists have withdrawn their music from Spotify due to CEO Daniel Ek's investments in the European defense technology company Helsing. This company specializes in manufacturing drones and submarines, and developing AI software for analyzing sensor data and weapons on battlefields. Spotify also faces criticism for "payout rates" that artists consider unfair and lower compared to other services.

Cancel Your Subscription: If you wish to cancel your Spotify subscription for any of these reasons or other personal reasons, you can follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth cancellation process.

How to Cancel Your Spotify Subscription via Web

Cancelling Your Subscription: To cancel your Spotify subscription directly through the website, follow these steps:

• Log In: Log in to your Spotify account using a web browser.
• Account Page: Navigate to the "Account" page from the dropdown menu that appears when you click on your profile picture.
• Cancel Subscription: Under the "Subscription" section or "Manage your plan," look for the "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel plan" option.
• Continue to Cancel: Spotify will inform you that you will hear ads every 15 minutes on the free account, and it will show you the expiration date of your premium access. Click "Continue to cancel" at the bottom of the screen to complete the process.

Mobile Device: If you are using a mobile device, make sure to request the desktop site view after logging into your account via the mobile browser.

Plan Manager: It should be noted that if you are part of a "Spotify Family" or "Duo" plan, only the plan manager can fully cancel the subscription. If you follow the steps above as a member, you will only remove your account from the plan, while the manager will continue to pay the subscription.

How to Cancel via a Third-Party Provider

Third-Party Provider: If you are paying for your Spotify subscription through a third-party provider, you must follow that provider's instructions to cancel the subscription.

Cancellation via Google (Google Play)

Google Play: To cancel your paid Spotify subscription via Google Play:

• Google Play: Open the Google Play app on your device and tap the account icon you are using.
• Payments & Subscriptions: Go to "Payments & subscriptions."
• Subscriptions: Tap on "Subscriptions."
• Spotify: Find Spotify among your subscriptions and tap on it.
• Cancel Subscription: Tap "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom of the screen, select a reason for cancellation, then confirm.

Cancellation via Apple (Apple App Store)

Apple App Store: To cancel your paid Spotify subscription via the Apple App Store:

• Settings: Go to "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad.
• Your Name: Tap your name at the top, then go to "Subscriptions."
• Spotify: Find Spotify in your list of subscriptions and proceed with the cancellation process.

Cancellation via Telecom Provider

Telecom Provider: If you are paying for Spotify through your telecom provider, the instructions may vary. Generally, you can follow these steps:

• Telecom Provider Account: Log in to your telecom provider's account on their website.
• Manage Your Subscriptions: Look for the "manage your subscriptions" option within your account section.
• Spotify: Find Spotify and proceed with the cancellation process according to the instructions provided by your telecom provider.

What Happens After Cancelling Your Subscription?

Cancelling Your Subscription: After cancelling your paid Spotify subscription, you will still have access to Spotify Premium features until your next billing cycle begins. This means you will not encounter ads and will be able to access downloads for offline listening, along with unlimited skips and high audio quality until the end of the paid period.

Period: After this period ends, your account will automatically convert to the free service (Spotify Free). This will allow you to access your Spotify library, including playlists and saved songs, but with ads and limitations on some features.

Reactivating Your Spotify Premium Subscription

Reactivating Your Subscription: You can easily reactivate your Spotify Premium subscription at any time later. Simply log in to your account and choose a new Premium plan. Your playlists, saved music, and account data will remain as they are even after cancellation, and you can restore all features as soon as you re-subscribe. Activation of the subscription is immediate upon completion of the payment process. Source: Xpendy and Source: Latenode Community.

Free Trial Subscription: Note: If you cancel a zero-priced free trial, you will not be able to reactivate it again, and your account will immediately convert to the free service. Source: Spotify Support.