How to Cancel Your
Blinkist Subscription
Those 15-minute book summaries are great, but if you have had enough big ideas for now, here is how to cancel Blinkist in under 3 minutes. Plus, you can still enjoy one free summary a day after you cancel.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website / App Store
Cost
$8 - $12.50/mo
Method 1: Cancel Blinkist on the Website
Log in to Blinkist
Head over to blinkist.com in your web browser and sign in with your email and password. If you used Google or Apple sign-in, use that same method. Make sure you are on the account that has the active subscription.
Navigate to Settings
Click on your profile icon or initials in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select Settings. This takes you to your account management page.
Click Manage Subscription
Scroll down to find your Subscription section. Click Manage Subscription. You will see your current plan, billing date, and the option to make changes.
Click Cancel Subscription
Click Cancel Subscription. Blinkist will probably try to win you back with a discount or a pause option. If you are set on canceling, click through the retention offers until you see the final Confirm Cancellation button.
Check your email for confirmation
You should receive a confirmation email from Blinkist verifying your cancellation. Hold onto this just in case. Your Premium access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Good News: Blinkist Has a Free Tier
Unlike many subscription services, Blinkist offers a free tier that gives you access to one curated book summary every day. After canceling Premium, your account automatically drops to this free plan. You do not need to do anything extra. It is a great way to keep learning without the monthly bill.
Method 2: Cancel Through App Store or Google Play
If you signed up for Blinkist through your phone, your subscription is likely managed by Apple or Google, not Blinkist directly. In that case, you need to cancel through the platform where you subscribed.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Blinkist 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 Blinkist
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel Blinkist?
You keep Premium access until your billing period ends
Your Blinkist Premium features remain fully active through the end of your current billing cycle. Keep reading, listening, and saving summaries until then.
You drop to the free tier automatically
Once your paid period ends, your account reverts to the Blinkist free plan. You will still get one free book summary per day, which is honestly pretty generous.
You lose access to saved highlights and offline content
Premium-only features like unlimited highlights, offline access, and the full library become unavailable. Any highlights you saved during your Premium period may no longer be accessible.
You can resubscribe anytime
Your account stays active on the free plan. If you miss Premium, you can upgrade again whenever you want. Blinkist often sends comeback offers with discounted rates, so keep an eye on your inbox.
Free Alternatives to Blinkist Premium
Blinkist Free Tier
One free book summary per day. Honestly, that is enough to read 365 summaries a year, which is more than most people get through.
Your Local Library App
Apps like Libby and OverDrive let you borrow full audiobooks and e-books for free with your library card. The real full book, not just a summary.
YouTube Book Summaries
Channels dedicated to book summaries offer thousands of free video summaries. Not as polished as Blinkist, but the price is right.
Podcasts
Many podcasts cover book ideas in depth. Authors often appear on interview podcasts to discuss their key ideas for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use Blinkist after canceling?
Yes. You keep full Premium access until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account reverts to the free tier, which gives you one curated book summary per day. Your account is never deleted just because you canceled Premium.
Can I get a refund from Blinkist?
Blinkist does not typically offer partial refunds. However, if you were recently charged or believe a charge was made in error, reach out to Blinkist customer support. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you may request a refund through those platforms instead.
Why can I not find the cancel option on the Blinkist website?
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the cancel option will not appear on the Blinkist website. You need to cancel through the platform where you originally signed up. Check your iPhone Settings or Google Play subscriptions.
Can I pause my Blinkist subscription instead of canceling?
Blinkist sometimes offers a pause option during the cancellation process. If you are not sure about canceling for good, watch for this offer when you click Cancel. It may let you put your subscription on hold for a month or two.
What is the difference between Blinkist monthly and annual plans?
Blinkist monthly costs around $12.50 per month, while the annual plan works out to about $8 per month (billed yearly). If you are on an annual plan, canceling stops auto-renewal at the end of the year, but you will not get a prorated refund for remaining months.
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