How to Cancel Your
Brilliant Subscription
Cancel Brilliant Premium in under 2 minutes. Here are the exact steps for the website, iPhone, Android, and even by email.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Method
Website / Email
Refund
No refunds
Cancel Brilliant on the Website
Log in to Brilliant
Go to brilliant.org in your web browser and sign in with the account that has the Premium subscription.
Go to Subscription Settings
Click your profile icon or navigate to your account settings. Look for the Subscription section which shows your current plan details and renewal date.
Click Cancel Subscription
Click Cancel Subscription to stop future charges. Brilliant may ask for feedback or offer a discounted rate. Confirm the cancellation. You will retain Premium access until the end of your current billing period.
Alternative: Cancel by Email
If you have trouble canceling through the website, you can email [email protected] with the subject line "Cancel my membership." The support team typically responds within 48 hours and will process your cancellation.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for Brilliant through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead. The Brilliant website cannot cancel app store subscriptions.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Brilliant 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 Brilliant
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel Brilliant?
Premium access continues until your billing period ends
Brilliant does not cut off access immediately. You can continue using all Premium courses and features until the end of your current billing cycle.
Your progress and streaks are saved
All your learning progress, completed lessons, and streak data remain on your account. If you resubscribe, you pick up exactly where you left off.
You revert to the free plan
After your billing period ends, you can still access one free daily challenge on Brilliant. However, you lose access to all Premium courses, interactive lessons, and offline mode.
No partial refunds
Brilliant does not provide prorated refunds for unused time. If you encounter special circumstances, contact [email protected] for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my progress if I cancel Brilliant?
No. Your learning progress, completed courses, streaks, and achievements are saved to your account permanently. You simply lose access to Premium-only content until you resubscribe.
Can I cancel Brilliant by email?
Yes. Send an email to [email protected] with "cancel my membership" in the subject line. The support team will process your cancellation, usually within 48 hours.
What can I still use on the free plan?
On the free plan, you get access to one daily challenge and a limited selection of introductory content. All Premium courses, full course paths, and offline access require a subscription.
How do I know if I subscribed through Apple, Google, or the website?
Check your bank or credit card statement. If the charge is from Apple or Google, cancel through their subscription settings. If it is from Brilliant directly, cancel through brilliant.org or by email.
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