How to Cancel Your
Envato Elements Subscription
Downloaded all the templates you need? Before you cancel the all-you-can-download creative buffet, there is one critical thing to understand: what happens to your asset licenses after you leave.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~5 minutes
Cost
$16.50/mo
Refund
30-day (new subs)
Cancel Envato Elements on the Website
Log in to Envato Elements
Go to elements.envato.com and sign in with your Envato account. Make sure you are using the account that holds the active subscription -- not just any Envato account you might have.
Open Account Settings
Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner and select Account from the dropdown. This takes you to your account management page where all the subscription details live.
Go to Manage Subscription
Find and click Manage Subscription (or Subscriptions). You will see your current plan, billing cycle, next payment date, and your download history.
Click Cancel Subscription
Click Cancel Subscription. Envato will try to win you back with offers -- maybe a discounted month or a reminder of how many assets you have downloaded. If you are sure, keep declining.
Confirm Cancellation
Confirm your decision to cancel. You will get a confirmation email and your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period. You can still download and register assets until then.
Check Your Downloaded Asset Licenses
This is crucial: Envato Elements licenses work on a "register to project" basis. Assets you downloaded and properly registered to a project while subscribed remain licensed for that project forever. However, you cannot use downloaded assets in NEW projects after your subscription ends. Before canceling, make sure every asset you have used is registered to the correct project. Go to your Downloads page to review and register assets.
Cancel Envato Elements via App Store or Google Play
If you subscribed through a mobile app store, you need to cancel there instead of on the website.
Apple App Store
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- 2. Tap your name at the top
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Find and tap Envato Elements
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
Google Play Store
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions
- 5. Find Envato Elements and tap Cancel
What Happens After You Cancel Envato Elements?
Registered project licenses stay valid
Assets you downloaded and registered to specific projects while subscribed remain fully licensed. You can continue using them in those projects forever -- even in commercial work. This is the key thing to get right before canceling.
Downloads stop immediately
Once your billing period ends, you lose access to the Envato Elements library. No more downloading templates, graphics, photos, fonts, or any other assets. Make sure you have everything you need before the clock runs out.
Unregistered assets lose their license
Any assets you downloaded but did NOT register to a project are no longer licensed for use. If you use them in new projects after canceling, you could face copyright issues. Register everything important before you leave.
WordPress themes and plugins stop updating
If you installed WordPress themes or plugins from Envato Elements, they will continue to work but you will not receive updates or support. This could become a security concern over time for production websites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to remove Envato Elements assets from my projects?
No -- as long as you registered the assets to your projects while your subscription was active. The Envato Elements license is tied to the project registration, not your ongoing subscription. If you registered a template for "Client Website X" while subscribed, that template stays licensed for that project permanently.
Can I get a refund from Envato Elements?
Envato offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers. If you are within 30 days of your initial subscription, contact Envato support for a full refund. After the initial period or for renewal charges, refunds are not typically available. The guarantee applies only to your very first subscription.
What is the difference between downloading and registering?
Downloading just gets the file onto your computer. Registering links that asset to a specific project in your Envato Elements account, which activates the license for that use. Always register assets to their project before canceling -- unregistered downloads lose their license when your subscription ends.
Can I pause my Envato Elements subscription?
Envato Elements does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it entirely. If you cancel and want to come back later, you can resubscribe at any time -- but your previous download history and project registrations remain in your account.
Will my WordPress themes still work after canceling?
Yes, installed WordPress themes and plugins continue to function normally. However, you will not receive updates or support from Envato after your subscription ends. For production websites, this could be a security concern since plugin and theme updates often patch vulnerabilities. Consider purchasing standalone licenses for critical themes.
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