How to Cancel Your
Scrimba Subscription
Cancel Scrimba in under 5 minutes. Your certificates and progress are safe — here's how to cancel without losing anything.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~5 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
Varies by course/plan
Cancel Scrimba Step by Step
Log in to your account
Go to scrimba.com and sign in with your account credentials.
Navigate to Settings or Subscription
Click your profile icon, then select Settings, Account, or Subscription. On Scrimba, this is usually under your profile dropdown menu.
Click Cancel Subscription
Find Cancel Subscription, Cancel Plan, or End Membership. Scrimba may offer you a discounted plan, a pause option, or remind you of your learning streak — proceed past these if you want to cancel.
Confirm the cancellation
Click Confirm and check your email for the cancellation receipt. Your access to premium content continues until your billing period ends.
Pro Tip
If you're on a free trial, cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for Scrimba through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Scrimba
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions > Scrimba
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription
What Happens After You Cancel Scrimba?
You keep access until your billing period ends
Scrimba continues working until your paid period expires. After that, you may lose access to premium content but keep free features.
Your progress and certificates are saved
Completed courses, certificates, and progress are typically preserved even after canceling. You can pick up where you left off if you resubscribe.
Free content remains available
Many education platforms offer free courses and content. After canceling Scrimba's premium plan, you can still access the free tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my certificates if I cancel Scrimba?
No, certificates and course completions are permanent. They're tied to your account, not your subscription. You can still access and share them after canceling.
Can I keep my course progress after canceling Scrimba?
Yes, your progress is saved. If you resubscribe later, you'll pick up exactly where you left off. Scrimba doesn't delete your learning history.
Does Scrimba offer a student discount instead of canceling?
Many education platforms offer student discounts, scholarships, or financial aid. Check Scrimba's pricing page or contact support before canceling — you might get 50% or more off.
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