Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel Twitch (Channel Subscription) — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $5.99 (Tier 1), $9.99 (Tier 2), or $24.99 (Tier 3) per channel per month. Twitch Turbo (ad removal) is $8.99/month separately.

Cancel on Web (twitch.tv)

  1. 1

    Sign in at twitch.tv.

  2. 2

    Click your profile picture (top-right) > Subscriptions.

  3. 3

    Find the channel subscription you want to end.

  4. 4

    Click Don't Renew Subscription.

  5. 5

    Confirm. Your sub-only benefits continue until the end of the current month.

Cancel on iPhone (Apple-billed)

  1. 1

    Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions.

  2. 2

    Tap the specific streamer's tier name (the Twitch billing entry).

  3. 3

    Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Android (Google Play-billed)

  1. 1

    Open Google Play > profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.

  2. 2

    Tap the streamer's tier > Cancel subscription.

  3. 3

    Confirm.

What happens after cancellation

  • Subscriber-only emotes you used remain in your past chat messages.

  • Subscriber-only Discord access ties to the streamer's Discord and ends at month close.

  • Ad-free viewing benefit (Tier 1+) goes away.

  • Custom badges (number of months subscribed) reset if you re-subscribe later — though long-term sub badges sometimes have grace periods.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Twitch retains your sub history and chat logs indefinitely. Your subscription anniversary badges (1 month, 3 months, etc.) are preserved if you re-subscribe — you don't restart from zero. Bits, channel points, and follower status are unaffected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Does the streamer know when I unsubscribe?

Most streamers don't get individual cancellation notifications, but they can see overall subscriber count and Twitch dashboard analytics. Some streaming tools surface this; you're rarely called out by name.

Q2Will I keep my sub badge if I re-subscribe?

Twitch counts cumulative subscribed months for badges. If you sub for 6 months, cancel for 3, then re-sub, you continue from month 7 — not month 1. Your badge counter respects your total subscribed time.

Q3Can I use my Amazon Prime Free Sub instead of paying?

If you have Amazon Prime, you get 1 free Twitch sub per month. Use the 'Subscribe with Prime' button on the channel. It's a Tier 1 sub that doesn't auto-renew — you need to manually re-claim it each month.

Q4What's the difference between gifted subs and recurring subs when cancelling?

Gifted subs don't recur — they expire automatically at the end of the gift period (no cancellation needed). Recurring subs are what you bought directly; those need to be turned off via the steps above.

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