How to Cancel Twitter/X Premium
Quick process
Cancel before renewal date
Important Warnings
- You will lose your verification checkmark immediately upon cancellation
- Premium features remain active until end of billing period
- No refunds typically offered for unused time
- Annual subscriptions may not be refundable
Step-by-step instructions
Open the X app or visit x.com and sign in to your account
Click on your profile picture or 'More' (three dots) in the left sidebar
Select 'Settings and privacy' from the menu
Navigate to 'Monetization' or 'Premium' section
Click on 'Manage subscription' or 'Premium' settings
Select 'Cancel subscription' or 'Unsubscribe'
Confirm cancellation when prompted
Tips & Things to Watch For
Business/Organization Accounts Have Different Pricing
CriticalTwitter/X offers 'Verified Organizations' with gold checkmarks at significantly higher pricing (starting at $1,000/month). If you accidentally sign up for organization verification instead of individual Premium, you'll be charged enterprise rates. There's no easy downgrade path—you must cancel and re-subscribe as an individual account.
Cancellation Must Be Done Via Settings, Not App Store
CriticalIf you subscribed through iOS/Android app stores, you must cancel through Apple App Store or Google Play Store settings—not through Twitter's website or app settings. Many users get confused and think they've canceled when they've only removed payment methods from Twitter. Check your platform's subscription management: iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions or Google Play > Payments & subscriptions.
Regional Pricing via VPN Can Save Up to 70%
Pro TipTwitter/X Premium pricing varies significantly by country. Users report prices as low as $2-3/month in countries like Turkey, India, or Argentina compared to $8/month in the US for Basic tier. Use a VPN to change your location, clear cookies/cache, and sign up with a payment method that works internationally (some prepaid cards or PayPal). Twitter may detect and block this, requiring phone verification from that region.
Downgrade to Basic Before Canceling to Test Features
Pro TipIf you have Premium+ ($16/month tier with fewer ads), you can downgrade to Basic ($8/month) first before fully canceling. This allows you to test if you can live with fewer features at a lower price point. The downgrade takes effect at the next billing cycle, so you keep Premium+ features until then. Better than canceling outright if you're uncertain.
What to Expect
Dark Patterns to Watch
- No direct cancellation link in scraped content
- Cancellation option buried in settings menu
- Inconsistent UI/navigation makes finding cancellation difficult
- No clear cancellation page accessible from footer or main navigation
- Premium features and benefits prominently displayed while cancellation hidden
Retention Tactics
- Shows loss of verification checkmark
- Reminds users of lost features (longer posts, edit functionality, reduced ads)
- May display what premium benefits will be lost
- Premium badge removal warning
Twitter/X Premium 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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