How to Cancel Your
OkCupid Premium Subscription
Maybe you found the one. Maybe you decided the algorithm was not finding the one fast enough. Either way, congratulations on breaking up with OkCupid Premium. Here is how to do it in under 3 minutes so you can stop paying for love and let it find you for free.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
App / App Store
Cost
$40 - $60/mo
Method 1: Cancel OkCupid in the App or Website
Open OkCupid
Open the OkCupid app on your phone or go to okcupid.com on your browser. Log in if you are not already signed in. This is the easy part since the app probably has not logged you out in months.
Go to Settings
Tap your profile icon, then tap the gear icon or Settings. On the website, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Settings from the menu.
Find Subscriptions
Look for Subscriptions or Manage Subscription in the Settings menu. This is where OkCupid shows your current Premium plan and billing details.
Cancel your subscription
Tap Cancel Subscription. OkCupid will try to keep you around with offers like a discounted rate. If you are committed to this breakup, stay strong and confirm the cancellation. It is not you, it is the $60 a month.
Check for confirmation
You should see a confirmation screen or receive an email. Your Premium features stay active until the end of your current billing cycle. Your profile and conversations are safe on the free plan.
Subscribed Through the App Store?
If you do not see a cancel option in the OkCupid app or website, you probably subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. In that case, OkCupid cannot cancel your subscription directly. You need to cancel through Apple or Google instead (see Method 2 below).
Method 2: Cancel Through App Store or Google Play
Most people subscribe to OkCupid Premium through the app, which means Apple or Google handles billing. If that is you, this is the method you need.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap OkCupid 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 OkCupid
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel OkCupid Premium?
You keep Premium until your billing period ends
Your Premium perks stay active through the end of your current billing cycle. Make the most of those remaining Super Likes and read receipts while you can.
Your profile stays active on the free plan
Your profile, matches, and conversations are all preserved. You can still browse, match, and message people on the free plan. Love does not require a premium subscription.
You lose Premium perks like seeing who likes you
Features like seeing who liked you, advanced filters, no ads, read receipts, and profile boosts go away. But the core features of matching and messaging remain free.
You can resubscribe anytime
Changed your mind? You can upgrade back to Premium whenever the dating itch strikes again. OkCupid is always happy to take you back. That is more than most exes can say.
Free Alternatives to OkCupid Premium
OkCupid Free Tier
The free version still lets you browse profiles, answer match questions, send messages, and match with people. You just lose the fancy extras. Plenty of people find love without Premium.
Hinge (Free Tier)
Hinge is designed to be deleted (their words, not ours). The free tier is surprisingly generous with likes and conversations. Great if you prefer a more relationship-focused app.
Bumble (Free Tier)
Bumble lets women make the first move. The free tier includes swiping, matching, and messaging. The premium add-ons are nice but definitely not necessary.
Going Outside
Revolutionary technology. Zero subscription fees. Works best with hobbies, social events, and a willingness to make eye contact. Success rates vary but the experience is unmatched.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does canceling OkCupid Premium delete my profile?
No. Canceling your premium subscription and deleting your profile are two completely different things. When you cancel Premium, you just go back to the free plan. Your profile, photos, matches, and conversations all stay put. If you want to fully remove your profile, that is a separate step in the app settings.
Can I get a refund from OkCupid?
OkCupid does not typically offer refunds for unused portions of your subscription. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you may have better luck requesting a refund through those platforms directly. Act quickly since refund windows are usually short.
What do I lose when I cancel OkCupid Premium?
You lose the ability to see who liked you before you like them back, advanced search filters, ad-free browsing, read receipts, and profile boosts. The core experience of matching and messaging remains free though.
Why can I not find the cancel button in the OkCupid app?
If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, the cancel button will not appear in OkCupid itself. You need to go to your iPhone Settings or Google Play Store to manage and cancel the subscription. OkCupid literally cannot cancel it for you.
Is OkCupid free plan actually usable?
Yes, surprisingly so. OkCupid is one of the more generous free dating apps. You can browse profiles, answer match questions, send and receive messages, and match with people without paying. Premium just adds convenience features on top.
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