How to Cancel Skillshare
Important Warnings
- Annual membership charges full year amount ($167.88) after trial ends
- No pro-rated refunds after initial 7-day refund window
- Offline downloaded content will no longer be accessible after cancellation
- Must cancel before annual renewal date to avoid being charged for next year
- Free account persists but loses access to premium classes
Step-by-step instructions
Log in to your Skillshare account at https://www.skillshare.com
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu
Navigate to the 'Membership' or 'Billing' section
Click on 'Cancel Membership' or 'Manage Subscription'
Follow the prompts and confirm your cancellation decision
Verify you receive a confirmation email of your cancellation
Tips & Things to Watch For
Skillshare Premium Through Third-Party Promotions
Pro TipSkillshare frequently partners with content creators, podcasts, and YouTubers offering extended free trials (2-3 months instead of 1 month). Search for current promotional codes from influencers before signing up directly. These codes provide longer evaluation periods without immediate billing.
Download Classes Before Cancellation for Offline Access
Pro TipThe platform mentions 'offline viewing' as a member benefit. Before canceling, download classes you're currently working through to your mobile device. While access will eventually expire, you may have several days to weeks of offline access to downloaded content even after cancellation.
Dark Patterns to Watch
- Annual plan requires full year payment upfront even after trial
- Cancellation option buried in settings rather than prominent
- Trial converts to full annual charge (not monthly) without clear warning
- No pause option forcing full cancellation
- Retention screens likely show what content you'll lose
Retention Tactics
- Shows popular classes you'll lose access to
- Highlights community features being given up
- Emphasizes learning progress that will be lost
- May offer discounted continuation
Cancel via Email
Send this pre-written email to support@skillshare.com
Sign up to auto-fill your details.
Skillshare Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Data Retention
Your data kept for 90 days
Reactivation
You can reactivate your account later
Content Access
Your content remains accessible after cancellation
Refund
Via Original payment method within 5-10 business days
Refunds typically only available within first 7 days of annual billing cycle
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