How to Cancel Your
beehiiv Subscription
Newsletter empire not quite taking off? Downgrade to free or cancel beehiiv entirely -- your subscribers stay safe either way.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
No refunds
Cancel beehiiv on the Website
Log in to your beehiiv account
Go to app.beehiiv.com and sign in with the email you used to create your beehiiv account. Make sure you are logging into the correct publication if you manage multiple newsletters.
Go to Settings, then Billing
Click Settings in the left sidebar, then select the Billing tab. This page shows your current plan, billing history, and payment method.
Click Downgrade or Cancel Plan
Under your current plan details, click Downgrade to switch to the free Launch plan, or look for a Cancel option. beehiiv may show you what features you will lose and offer retention discounts.
Confirm your cancellation
Select a reason for leaving and click Confirm. You will keep access to your paid features until the end of your current billing period. A confirmation email will be sent to your inbox.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you subscribed to beehiiv through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap beehiiv in the list
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then beehiiv
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel beehiiv?
Your subscribers stay with you
Your subscriber list is preserved whether you downgrade to free or cancel. You can export your full subscriber list as a CSV at any time from the Audience section.
Premium features are removed
Features like custom domains, advanced analytics, A/B testing, and premium integrations will be deactivated at the end of your billing cycle. Basic sending capabilities remain on the free plan.
Export your data before leaving
Before canceling, export your subscriber list, analytics data, and newsletter archives. This ensures you have a complete backup if you move to another platform.
Paid newsletter revenue stops
If you were running a paid newsletter through beehiiv, new subscriber payments will stop processing after cancellation. Make sure to communicate changes to your paid subscribers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my subscribers if I cancel beehiiv?
Your subscriber list remains intact. If you downgrade to the free Launch plan, you keep your subscribers and can continue sending newsletters with basic features. Always export your list before making changes.
Can I downgrade to the free beehiiv plan?
Yes. beehiiv offers a free Launch plan that lets you keep your newsletter running with basic features. You can downgrade instead of canceling outright, which is a good option if you want to keep your audience.
Does beehiiv offer refunds?
beehiiv does not typically offer refunds for partial billing periods. Your paid features remain active until the end of your current billing cycle after you cancel.
Can I export my newsletter content from beehiiv?
Yes. You can export your subscriber list as a CSV and access your newsletter archives. Make sure to save any content you want to keep before fully deleting your account.
What happens to my custom domain after canceling?
Custom domains are a premium feature. After canceling or downgrading to the free plan, your newsletter will revert to a beehiiv subdomain. Update your DNS settings to avoid broken links.
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