Cancel Perplexity

How to cancel Perplexity (Pro & Max).

Cancelling Perplexity takes about a minute, but where you click depends on how you signed up. If you upgraded on the perplexity.ai website you cancel there; if you subscribed inside the iPhone or Android app you cancel through Apple or Google; and if you got Pro through a partner or promo offer you manage it where that offer came from. This independent guide walks through each path and what happens to your threads afterwards.

Quick answer

Cancel Perplexity in the place you subscribed

Perplexity bills through a few different systems. Use the one that matches how you signed up — if you cancel in the wrong place you will still be charged.

Where you subscribedHow to cancelWho handles refunds
Perplexity website (perplexity.ai)Sign in → Settings → Account / Subscription → Cancel → confirm.Perplexity (see its help pages).
iPhone / iPad (App Store)iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Perplexity → Cancel Subscription.Apple handles cancel & refunds.
Android (Google Play)Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → Perplexity → Cancel subscription.Google Play handles refunds.
Partner / promo offerManage it where the offer was granted (carrier, partner or promo account).The offer provider.

Tip: cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date. You keep Perplexity access until the current period ends. Always verify the exact current steps on Perplexity's official help page.

Step by step

Cancel Perplexity in a minute

The web flow is the most common. If you don't see a cancel button on the web, you subscribed through Apple, Google or a partner offer — use those steps instead.

01

Find where you subscribed

The perplexity.ai website, the Apple App Store, Google Play, or a partner/promo offer. Your receipt or the "Manage subscription" link tells you which. You must cancel Perplexity in that same place.

02

Open account settings

Web: sign in at perplexity.ai → Settings → Account / Subscription. iPhone: Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Android: Play Store → Subscriptions.

03

Select Perplexity and cancel

Choose the Perplexity plan and confirm the cancellation. You should see a date showing access continues until the end of the period.

04

Confirm it worked

Check that the subscription shows "expires on" rather than "renews on." Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal so you are not charged again.

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FAQ

Cancel Perplexity — quick answers

Short answers about where to cancel Perplexity, Pro vs Max, partner offers, refunds, and confirming it worked.

How do I cancel Perplexity Pro?

Cancel in the same place you subscribed. If you upgraded on perplexity.ai, sign in and open Settings, then Account or Subscription, and cancel the plan. If you subscribed in the iPhone app, cancel in iPhone Settings under Subscriptions. If you subscribed in the Android app, cancel in Google Play under Subscriptions. Verify the exact current steps on Perplexity's official help page.

How is cancelling Perplexity Max different from Pro?

The place you cancel is the same — wherever you originally subscribed. On the web you open Settings, then Account or Subscription, choose the Perplexity plan and cancel. The path does not change based on which individual tier you are on.

Why can't I find the cancel button for Perplexity?

If you subscribed through the Perplexity app on iPhone or Android, the web settings often won't show a cancel option because Apple or Google handles the billing. Cancel through that store instead — iPhone Settings under Subscriptions, or Google Play under Subscriptions.

Does deleting the Perplexity app cancel my subscription?

No. Uninstalling the Perplexity app does not cancel an Apple or Google Play subscription. You must cancel through Apple, Google Play, or the Perplexity website, depending on where you subscribed.

Will I get a refund when I cancel Perplexity?

It depends on where you subscribed and your region. Many subscriptions are non-refundable and you simply keep access until the period ends; accidental charges may be refundable if you contact support quickly, and Apple and Google run their own refund request processes. Verify on Perplexity's and the store's official pages.

What if I got Perplexity Pro through a partner or promo offer?

Some people receive Perplexity Pro through a partner, carrier or promotional offer rather than a direct subscription. In that case you manage or cancel it through whoever provided the offer, not always in Perplexity's own settings. Check the email or account that granted the offer, and verify on Perplexity's official help page.

What happens to my Perplexity threads and account when I cancel?

Cancelling the subscription is different from deleting your account. You usually keep access until the billing period ends, then drop to the free tier. Your account and saved threads are typically preserved unless you delete the account separately.

Can I keep using Perplexity after I cancel?

Yes. You generally keep paid access until the end of the current billing period, after which the account reverts to the free tier rather than being closed. You can resubscribe later if you want.

How do I confirm my Perplexity cancellation worked?

Check that the subscription shows an expiry date rather than a renewal date. On the web it should say it ends on a date; on Apple it reads "Expires"; on Google Play it shows the cancellation. If it still says it renews, you likely cancelled in the wrong place or too late.