What New York Times subscription plans cost and what they include
The New York Times offers three main subscription tiers: digital-only, print-only, and a bundle that combines both. The digital plan gives you access to the website, mobile apps, and the daily crossword puzzle. The print plan delivers the newspaper to your home on the days you choose. The bundle includes everything — digital access plus print delivery — and costs more than either plan alone.
Pricing varies depending on whether you are a new subscriber or an existing customer, and the Times frequently runs promotional rates for the first few months. New subscribers often see introductory offers that lock in a lower price for a set period before the regular rate kicks in. The exact introductory price and length of the promotional period change regularly, so the cost you see when you visit nytimes.com/subscribe may differ from what another person sees on the same day.
Print delivery costs more in some parts of the country than others because shipping and logistics vary by region. If you live outside the continental United States, print delivery may not be available or may carry a higher fee. You can enter your zip code on the subscription page to see the exact price for your location.
Key Takeaways
- The Times offers digital-only, print-only, and bundle subscriptions, with digital being the least expensive option and the bundle the most expensive.
- New subscribers usually see a lower introductory rate for the first few months before the regular monthly or annual price begins.
- Print delivery pricing depends on your location, so you need to enter your zip code to see the actual cost for your address.
- You can pause, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings without contacting customer service.
- The Times offers discounts for students and military members, which you can view on the subscription page by selecting your status.
How to start a digital-only subscription
Visit nytimes.com/subscribe and select the digital plan. You will see the current introductory offer and the regular price that applies after the promotional period ends. Enter your email address and create a password, then choose whether you want to pay monthly or annually. Annual plans usually cost less per month than paying month-to-month.
Enter your payment method — credit card, debit card, or PayPal — and confirm your billing address. The Times will charge your payment method on the date you complete signup and then on the same day each month (or year) after that. You can change your payment method or billing address anytime in your account settings under "Manage your subscription."
Once your subscription is active, read the New York Times app on your phone or tablet to read offline. You can also create a reading list to save articles and return to them later. Your digital subscription includes access to the daily crossword puzzle, the spelling bee game, and the letter boxed puzzle.
How to add print delivery to a digital subscription
If you already have a digital subscription, you can upgrade to the bundle without starting over. Log into your account at nytimes.com, go to "Manage your subscription," and select "Add print." Choose which days of the week you want the newspaper delivered — you do not have to receive it every day. Enter your delivery address and confirm your payment method.
The Times will add the print delivery charge to your next billing date. If you are in the middle of a promotional digital rate, adding print will usually end that promotional period and move you to the regular bundle price. The Times will show you the new total before you confirm, so you can see exactly what you will pay.
Print delivery typically begins within one to two weeks of your order. You can pause print delivery for up to four weeks at a time if you are traveling or want to take a break, then resume it without losing your subscription. To pause or resume, go to "Manage your subscription" and select "Pause delivery."
Student and military discounts
The New York Times offers reduced rates for full-time students and active-duty military members. To see if you may have access to, visit nytimes.com/subscribe and look for the option to select your status before you choose a plan. You will need to verify your student or military status using a third-party verification service — the Times uses SheerID for this purpose.
Student discounts explore to full-time undergraduate and graduate students with a valid .edu email address or a student ID. Military discounts are available to active-duty service members, veterans, and military families. The discount amount varies and may change, so check the subscription page to see the current offer for your status.
Once you verify your status, the discounted rate will explore to your subscription. If your status changes — for example, you graduate or leave active duty — you should update your account information so the Times can adjust your rate accordingly.
How to manage, pause, or cancel your subscription
All subscription changes happen in your account settings at nytimes.com. Log in, go to "Manage your subscription," and you will see your current plan, billing date, and payment method. From this page, you can upgrade, downgrade, pause, or cancel without calling customer service.
If you want to pause your subscription temporarily, select "Pause subscription" and choose how long you want to pause — up to four weeks. Your billing will stop during the pause, and your subscription will resume automatically when the pause period ends. You can also pause just print delivery while keeping your digital access active.
To cancel, select "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts. The Times will ask why you are canceling and may offer you a discounted rate to stay. If you cancel, your access ends on your next billing date, not when ready. You can reactivate a canceled subscription at any time by logging back in and selecting "Reactivate."
What happens if you share your login or use a family account
Your New York Times subscription is for your personal use. Sharing your login credentials with people outside your household violates the terms of service, and the Times monitors for unusual access patterns. If the system detects sharing across multiple devices or locations, it may ask you to verify your identity or temporarily lock your account.
The Times does not currently offer a family plan that lets multiple people use one subscription with separate logins. If you want multiple people in your household to have access, each person needs their own subscription. However, you can share individual articles by copying the link and sending it to someone — they can read a limited number of free articles per month without a subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
The Times does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing date is the 1st, you lose access on your next billing date, not when ready. To avoid paying for another month, cancel a few days before your billing date.
What is the difference between the Times' website and the app?
Both give you the same articles and access to your subscription. The app lets you read articles to read offline, which the website does not. The app also sends notifications for breaking news if you turn them on. Some people prefer the app for reading on a phone or tablet and the website for a computer.
Do I need a separate subscription for the New York Times Games?
No. The daily crossword, spelling bee, and letter boxed are included with any digital subscription. If you want to play without a subscription, the Times offers a limited free version with fewer puzzles per week. A games-only subscription is also available if you want just the puzzles without news access.
Can I change my billing date?
You cannot manually change your billing date, but you can cancel and restart your subscription on a different date if you want to align it with another bill. Some people do this to consolidate all their subscriptions to the same day of the month. Keep in mind that restarting may reset any promotional rate you were receiving.
What payment methods does the Times accept?
The New York Times accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal. You can update your payment method in your account settings at any time. If a payment fails, the Times will retry it a few times before suspending your access, and you will receive an email notification.