What You Get With New York Times All Access
New York Times All Access is the Times' highest subscription tier. It includes unlimited access to the website and apps, the daily newspaper delivered to your home, the New York Times Games (crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and others), and access to the Times' audio articles and podcasts. You also get the ability to save articles and create custom news feeds.
The subscription covers all sections of the Times — news, opinion, business, sports, arts, and more. There is no article limit; you can read as many stories as you want each month. The print edition arrives daily, and you can read the digital version on any device where you've signed in to your Times account.
Key Takeaways
- All Access includes both the digital website and apps plus daily print delivery, unlike the digital-only plan.
- The subscription price varies depending on whether you bundle it with other services or sign up through a third-party platform like Apple News+.
- You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings without contacting customer service.
- Print delivery is available only in certain geographic areas; you should check your zip code before purchasing to confirm service is available where you live.
Pricing and How to Start
The monthly cost of All Access varies. The Times offers different prices depending on how you sign up — directly through their website, through the Times app, or through a third-party service like Apple News+. Promotional rates are common for new subscribers, typically offering a lower introductory price for the first month or two before the regular rate begins.
To start, go to nytimes.com/subscribe or open the New York Times app and select the All Access plan. You'll enter your email address, create a password, and provide payment information. The Times accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and some digital payment methods. Once your payment processes, your account is active when ready for digital access, though print delivery may take a few days to begin depending on your location.
If you already have a digital-only subscription, you can upgrade to All Access through your account settings. The Times will prorate the cost based on your current billing cycle.
Print Delivery and Geographic Limits
Print delivery is one of the main differences between All Access and digital-only plans, but it's not available everywhere. The Times delivers the daily newspaper to parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and some other urban areas. Rural areas and some suburban locations outside delivery zones cannot receive print.
Before you purchase, enter your zip code on the Times' subscription page to see whether daily print delivery is available at your address. If print delivery is not available where you live, you can still purchase All Access for digital access plus the Games, but you won't receive the physical newspaper. Some subscribers in non-delivery areas choose the digital-only plan instead to save money.
Managing Your Account and Making Changes
Once you're subscribed, you can manage everything through your account settings at nytimes.com. You can update your payment method, change your delivery address, pause your subscription for up to four weeks, or cancel entirely. These changes take effect when ready for digital access; print delivery changes may take a few days to process.
If you pause your subscription, your account remains active but you won't be charged. When you're ready to resume, you can reactivate from the same settings page. If you cancel, you lose access to all Times content, but you can resubscribe at any time — the Times will sometimes offer you a promotional rate to return.
The Times also offers a gift subscription option if you want to give All Access to someone else. Gift subscriptions last for a set period (typically three months, six months, or one year) and the recipient receives their own account login.
Games and Audio Content Included
All Access includes the New York Times Games — the daily crossword puzzle, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, Waffle, and others. These games are also available as a standalone subscription if you only want the Games without news access, but they come free with All Access. You can play on the website or read the Games app.
Your subscription also includes access to Times audio articles and podcasts. Some articles have an audio version read by a narrator, which you can play directly on the website or in the app. The Times produces original podcasts like "The Daily," "Semafor Flagship," and others, all included with your subscription.
Comparing All Access to Other New York Times Plans
The Times offers three main subscription tiers. The digital-only plan gives you access to the website, apps, and Games but no print newspaper. All Access adds daily print delivery. The Games-only plan covers just the crossword and other games with no news access.
All Access costs more than digital-only because of the print component. If you don't read the physical newspaper or live in an area where delivery isn't available, digital-only may be the better choice. If you want only the Games, that standalone plan is cheaper than either news subscription.
| Plan | Digital Access | Print Delivery | Games Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Only | Yes | No | Yes |
| All Access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Games Only | No | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read the Times on multiple devices with one subscription?
Yes. You can sign in to your Times account on your phone, tablet, computer, and other devices. You can be logged in on multiple devices at the same time. The Times limits the number of simultaneous streams for video content, but article reading has no such limit.
What happens to my subscription if I move?
You can update your delivery address in your account settings. If you move to an area where print delivery is not available, your subscription continues for digital access, but print delivery stops. You won't be refunded for the print portion; your billing rate may change based on your new location.
Can I share my login with family members?
The Times' terms of service state that subscriptions are for personal use only and should not be shared. However, the Times does offer a family plan option in some regions that allows multiple household members to have their own logins under one subscription. Check your account settings to see if this option is available in your area.
Do I have to sign up for a full year?
No. You can subscribe on a month-to-month basis and cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts required. The Times often offers discounted introductory rates for the first month or two, after which the regular monthly price applies.
What if I don't want to receive the print newspaper anymore?
You can pause or stop print delivery through your account settings without canceling your entire subscription. Your digital access continues, and you can restart print delivery later if you change your mind.