Cancel a Twitch Subscription in Three Steps

To cancel a Twitch subscription, log into your account, go to your Subscriptions page, and click the cancel button next to the channel you want to unsubscribe from. The cancellation takes effect when ready — you will not be charged again, but you keep access to subscriber benefits until your current billing period ends. If you subscribed through a mobile app or a third-party payment method, the cancellation process may differ slightly.

Twitch subscriptions renew automatically on the same day each month unless you cancel. Many people forget they have active subscriptions, so checking your Subscriptions page regularly helps you stay aware of what you are paying for.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel a subscription by visiting your Subscriptions page in account settings and clicking the cancel button next to the streamer's name.
  • Cancellation is when ready, but you keep subscriber perks through the end of your current billing period.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app or account settings, not through Twitch.
  • You can resubscribe to the same channel at any time after canceling without losing your subscriber history.
  • Twitch Prime Gaming subscriptions (included with Amazon Prime) cancel separately through your Prime account, not through Twitch.

Cancel a Subscription on Desktop

Open Twitch and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Subscriptions from the dropdown menu. You will see a list of all channels you are currently subscribed to, along with the renewal date and subscription tier for each one.

Find the subscription you want to cancel and click the three-dot menu icon next to it. Select Cancel subscription from the options that appear. Twitch will ask you to confirm the cancellation. Click Yes, cancel subscription to complete the process. Your subscription ends when ready, but you keep access to subscriber-only chat, emotes, and other perks until your billing period ends.

Cancel a Subscription on Mobile

On the Twitch mobile app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Tap Subscriptions. You will see the same list of active subscriptions as on desktop.

Tap the subscription you want to cancel. On the next screen, tap Manage or the three-dot menu, then select Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. The process works the same way whether you use iPhone or Android, and the cancellation takes effect right away.

Canceling Subscriptions Purchased Through Apple, Google, or Amazon

If you subscribed through the Twitch app on iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through Apple's App Store, not through Twitch itself. Go to Settings on your device, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Twitch, and tap Cancel Subscription.

For Android phones, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find the Twitch subscription, and tap Cancel subscription. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Gaming (which includes a free Tier 1 Twitch subscription), cancel through your Amazon Prime account settings instead — canceling it on Twitch will not stop the charge from Amazon.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your subscription ends on the date it was set to renew. Until that date arrives, you keep all subscriber benefits: access to subscriber-only chat, custom emotes, ad-free viewing on that channel, and any other perks the streamer offers. You will not be charged again after you cancel.

If you change your mind, you can resubscribe to the same channel at any time. Your subscriber history and any custom badges you earned remain in your account. Resubscribing does not reset your tenure — Twitch remembers how long you have been subscribed to that channel in total.

If You Cannot Find Your Subscriptions

Make sure you are logged into the correct Twitch account. If you have multiple accounts, your subscription might be on a different one. Go to your profile settings and check the email address associated with your account to confirm you are in the right place.

If you see no subscriptions listed but you believe you have an active one, check whether you subscribed through a third-party platform. Subscriptions purchased through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon do not appear on your Twitch Subscriptions page — they only show up in that platform's account settings. If you still cannot locate the subscription, you can contact Twitch Support through the Help Center on the Twitch website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my subscriber emotes after I cancel?

No. Subscriber emotes stay in your account permanently. You can use them in any chat on Twitch, even after your subscription ends. Custom badges you earned while subscribed also remain visible on your profile.

Can I cancel a subscription and get a refund for the current month?

Twitch does not issue refunds for subscriptions. Once you cancel, you keep access to benefits through the end of your billing period, but you cannot get money back for time already paid. If you believe you were charged in error, contact Twitch Support.

What if I subscribed through a gift subscription?

Gift subscriptions are one-time purchases that last one month. They do not renew automatically, so there is nothing to cancel. After the month ends, you will no longer be subscribed unless you or someone else purchases a new subscription.

Do I have to cancel before I unfollow a channel?

No. Unfollowing and unsubscribing are separate actions. You can unfollow a channel without canceling your subscription, and you will still be charged. You must cancel the subscription separately to stop the recurring charge.

Can I pause a subscription instead of canceling it?

Twitch does not have a pause feature for subscriptions. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to resubscribe later, you can do so at any time.