
How to Cancel Perplexity Pro
Quick process
Cancel before renewal date
Important Warnings
- You will lose access to Pro features immediately or at end of billing period
- Search history and threads remain accessible on free plan
- Pro search capabilities will be downgraded to free tier limits
Step-by-step instructions
Go to https://www.perplexity.ai and sign in to your account
Click on your profile icon or avatar in the top right corner
Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu
Navigate to the 'Account' or 'Subscription' tab
Locate the 'Manage Subscription' or 'Billing' section
Click 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Cancel Pro'
Confirm your cancellation when prompted
Tips & Things to Watch For
Download Data Before Canceling for Complete History
Pro TipWhile search history persists after downgrading to free tier, consider exporting or downloading important searches, collections, or insights before canceling Pro to ensure you have complete records.
Annual Plan Saves ~20-30% Compared to Monthly
Pro TipPerplexity typically offers annual subscriptions at a discount compared to paying monthly. If committed to using the service, annual billing can save approximately $40-60/year, but remember no pro-rated refunds.
What to Expect
Dark Patterns to Watch
- Cancellation option may be nested deep in settings
- May require multiple navigation steps to find cancellation
Retention Tactics
- Reminder of Pro features being lost
- May show usage statistics to encourage retention
Cancel via Email
Send this pre-written email to support@perplexity.ai Sign up to auto-fill your details.
Perplexity Pro Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Reactivation
You can reactivate your account later
Content Access
Your content remains accessible after cancellation
Not ready to fully cancel?
Downgrade available
Switch to a cheaper plan instead
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