How to cancel Duolingo Plus
Duolingo Plus was renamed to Duolingo Super a couple of years ago, but the cancellation process is essentially the same. The plan costs $6.99/month or $83.88/year. If you signed up for the free version and clicked through to Plus/Super to remove ads or get offline access, you might be paying $84/year for a language learning tool you're barely using. Cancellation is straightforward if you know where to look. The catch: annual plans auto-renew, and if you let it lapse you'll be charged for another year. Here's how to actually do it.
Check your renewal date and plan type
Before canceling, find out:
- Are you on monthly or annual plan?
- When does it renew?
- What payment method was used?
To find this:
1. Open the Duolingo app or go to duolingo.com
2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
3. Tap 'Settings' (gear icon)
4. Look for 'Super' or 'Subscription'
5. Find 'Next billing date' or plan details
Annual subscribers: be extra careful. The auto-renewal charge is $83.88 in one go, often with little warning. Set a calendar reminder 2-3 weeks before to give yourself time to decide.
Monthly subscribers: less risk per charge, but easier to forget. Same reminder approach applies.
Cancel through the Duolingo website
If you subscribed through the Duolingo website:
1. Go to duolingo.com and log in
2. Click your profile icon (top right)
3. Click 'Settings'
4. Click 'Super' or 'Subscriptions'
5. Find 'Manage Subscription'
6. Click 'Cancel Subscription'
7. Follow prompts to confirm
You'll see retention offers:
- Discounts (sometimes 30-50% off)
- Pause option (up to 3 months)
- Reminders of features you'll lose (no ads, offline lessons, etc.)
Decline and continue to actual cancellation.
Cancel through iOS or Android
If you subscribed through the mobile app (iPhone or Android):
iPhone:
1. Open Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
2. Find Duolingo
3. Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
4. Confirm
Android:
1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
3. Find Duolingo
4. Tap 'Cancel subscription'
You can also try canceling in the Duolingo app itself:
- Profile > Settings > Super > Cancel
- If it works, great
- If it doesn't, use the platform-level cancel above
After canceling through iOS/Android, you can verify by going back to Settings > Subscriptions and confirming it shows 'Canceled' or no longer appears in active subscriptions.
After cancellation — what happens
When you cancel Duolingo Super:
What you keep:
- Your account
- All your XP, streaks, and progress
- All your learning history
- Friends, leaderboards, achievements
- Access to the free version
What you lose:
- No ads
- Unlimited hearts (free version has limited hearts per day)
- Offline access to lessons
- Mastery quizzes
- Personalized practice
- Progress quizzes
If you cancel mid-period, you keep Super features until the end of your paid period. Then it downgrades to free.
Streaks are preserved (they're tied to your account, not your subscription). Your progress isn't lost.
Get a refund if applicable
Duolingo's refund policies:
- Annual plan: typically no refunds once purchased
- Monthly plan: cancel anytime, no refund for current month
- Free trial: cancel before trial ends to avoid charge
- EU users: 14-day cooling-off period may apply (EU consumer protection law)
- UK users: similar cooling-off protections
If you're in the EU/UK and within 14 days of an annual subscription, you can usually get a refund. Contact Duolingo support with proof of purchase date.
For accidental purchases or technical issues:
- Contact support@duolingo.com
- Explain the situation
- They sometimes refund goodwill cases
If Duolingo won't refund:
- Dispute the charge with your credit card
- Cite the applicable consumer protection law if EU/UK
- Banks often side with consumers for subscription disputes
Decide if Super is worth keeping
Duolingo Super is genuinely useful for:
- Active learners (15+ minutes/day, multiple times a week)
- People who hate ads interrupting their flow
- Anyone studying for travel or relocation
- People who want offline access for commutes/travel
- Learners who blow through the free version's heart limit
Duolingo Super is probably not worth it for:
- People who started but stopped (no judgment — most language apps have this problem)
- Casual learners who do one lesson a week
- Anyone who finds the gamification motivating without the extra features
- People who already pay for other learning resources
The free version has:
- All the lessons
- Most of the content
- Streaks and achievements
- Friends and leaderboards
- Just ads and limited hearts
If you're not using it actively, you're paying $84/year for nothing. Be honest with yourself about your actual usage before deciding to keep it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to cancel Duolingo Plus?
Duolingo Plus (now Super) cancellation is straightforward, but timing matters because annual plans auto-renew at full price. For more practical tips, check out our guide on How to stop kids from making in-app purchases.
What is the best way to cancel duolingo plus?
The best way to cancel duolingo plus is to follow a systematic step-by-step approach. Duolingo Plus was renamed to Duolingo Super a couple of years ago, but the cancellation process is essentially the same. The plan costs $6.99/month or $83.88/year. If you signed up for the free... You might also find our guide on How to stop kids from making in-app purchases helpful.
How long does it take to cancel duolingo plus?
Most people can cancel duolingo plus within 5 minutes of consistent practice. The exact timeline depends on your starting point and how diligently you follow the steps in this guide. For more help, read our related guide: How to stop kids from making in-app purchases.