Last verified: February 2026

How to Cancel Your
PressReader Subscription

Cancel your PressReader Premium subscription in under 3 minutes. Stop paying for digital newspapers and magazines you no longer read.

Quick Overview

Difficulty

Easy

Time

~3 minutes

Method

Website / App Store

Refund

Case by case

Cancel PressReader on the Website

1

Sign in to your PressReader account

Go to pressreader.com/settings/subscription and sign in with your email and password. You can also use social login if that is how you registered.

2

View your subscription details

On the subscription settings page, review your current plan, billing cycle, and next payment date. You will see whether you are on PressReader Premium or have individual publication subscriptions.

3

Click Cancel Subscription

Select Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renewal. PressReader may offer you a discounted rate or free trial extension -- you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

4

Confirm and check for verification

Complete the cancellation flow and check your email for a confirmation. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

Subscribed Through Apple or Google?

If you signed up for PressReader through the mobile app, your subscription is likely billed by Apple or Google. You must cancel through their platforms to stop charges.

Cancel via iPhone / iPad

  1. 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
  2. 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
  3. 3. Tap Subscriptions
  4. 4. Tap PressReader in the list
  5. 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm

Cancel via Android

  1. 1. Open the Google Play Store app
  2. 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
  3. 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
  4. 4. Tap Subscriptions then PressReader
  5. 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm

What Happens After You Cancel PressReader?

Access continues until period ends

Your PressReader Premium access remains active until the end of your current billing cycle. Continue reading newspapers and magazines until then.

Check your library for free access

Many public libraries, hotels, and airlines provide free PressReader access. Before canceling, check if your local library offers a PressReader partnership for continued free reading.

Downloaded issues may expire

Issues downloaded for offline reading through your Premium subscription will no longer be accessible once your subscription expires. Save any important articles externally.

Free tier still available

After your Premium subscription ends, your PressReader account remains active with limited free access. You can still browse headlines and read select free content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still read PressReader after canceling?

You retain full Premium access until your billing period ends. After that, you revert to the free tier with limited content. Many libraries also provide free PressReader access worth exploring.

Does PressReader offer refunds?

PressReader handles refunds on a case-by-case basis. Contact their customer support for refund requests. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, request refunds through those platforms instead.

Can I access PressReader through my library for free?

Yes, hundreds of public libraries worldwide offer free PressReader access to cardholders. Check your local library's digital resources page or ask a librarian about PressReader availability.

How many publications does PressReader include?

PressReader offers access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world in more than 60 languages. The Premium subscription unlocks all publications in their catalog.

Can I cancel PressReader from the app?

If you subscribed directly on the website, you can cancel from the website. If you subscribed via the mobile app, cancel through your Apple or Google subscription settings, as the PressReader app cannot directly manage app store subscriptions.

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