You can change your subscription tier directly in the Duolingo app or on the web, and the change takes effect on your next billing date

Duolingo Super and Duolingo Max are two paid subscription tiers. Super includes offline lessons, ad-free learning, and streak repair. Max includes everything in Super plus Max features: unlimited hearts (the lives system that limits practice), personalized lessons, and priority customer support. If you want to move from Super to Max, you do not need to cancel and restart — you can upgrade within your existing account, and you will only pay the difference between the two plans for the remainder of your billing cycle.

The upgrade process takes less than five minutes and happens entirely within the app or website. Your streak, progress, and account history stay the same. You will not lose any lessons or achievements.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Duolingo app or website, go to your profile settings, and select your current subscription to see the upgrade option.
  • The change takes effect when ready, but you are only charged the prorated difference until your next regular billing date.
  • If you are on a free trial of Super, upgrading to Max may end the trial and begin a paid subscription right away.
  • You can downgrade back to Super or cancel entirely at any time using the same settings menu.

How to upgrade in the Duolingo app on your phone

Open the Duolingo app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap Settings (the gear icon). Scroll down and tap Subscription. You will see your current plan — Super — with a button that says Upgrade to Max or See Max Features. Tap that button.

A screen will show you the Max plan details and the price you will be charged today (the prorated amount for the days left in your current billing cycle). Tap Upgrade or Confirm Purchase. Your phone will ask you to confirm the purchase through your payment method — Apple ID if you use iPhone, Google Play if you use Android. Confirm, and the upgrade is complete. You will see a confirmation message and your subscription will change to Max when ready.

How to upgrade on the Duolingo website

Go to duolingo.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. Click Subscription in the left menu. You will see your current Super plan with an Upgrade to Max button. Click it.

A window will show the Max plan price and the prorated charge for today. Click Upgrade. You will be taken to a payment screen where you enter or confirm your card details. Complete the payment, and your subscription updates to Max when ready. You will receive a confirmation email with your new billing details.

What happens to your billing after you upgrade

When you upgrade mid-cycle, Duolingo charges you the difference between Super and Max for the remaining days until your next billing date. For example, if Super costs $7.99 per month and Max costs $14.99 per month, and you have 15 days left in your cycle, you pay roughly half the difference now. On your next billing date, you are charged the full Max price.

Your billing date does not change. If you were billed on the 15th of each month under Super, you will continue to be billed on the 15th under Max. The upgrade straightforward changes what you pay on that date going forward.

If you are on a free trial of Super

If you are currently in a free trial period of Super, upgrading to Max will end the trial when ready and begin a paid Max subscription. You will be charged the full Max price right away, not a prorated amount. Before you upgrade, check how many days are left in your Super trial by going to Settings > Subscription and looking at the trial end date.

If your Super trial still has several days left and you want to wait, you can let the trial expire first, then upgrade to Max after your first Super charge posts. This way you only pay for Max, not for both.

How to downgrade from Max back to Super

If you change your mind, you can downgrade to Super or cancel Max entirely using the same Settings > Subscription menu. On the app, tap Manage Subscription and select Downgrade to Super or Cancel Subscription. On the website, click Manage Subscription next to your Max plan.

Downgrades take effect on your next billing date. You will not receive a refund for the time you have already paid for Max in the current cycle, but you will not be charged the Max price again. Your account will revert to Super features on the date the downgrade takes effect.

Troubleshooting common problems

If the upgrade button does not appear, make sure you are logged into the account that has the Super subscription. If you have multiple Duolingo accounts, the upgrade option only shows on the account with the active Super plan. Log out and log back in to the correct account.

If you see an error message during payment, check that your payment method is current and has not expired. If you are using Apple ID or Google Play billing, make sure your payment method is set up in those systems, not just in Duolingo. Try the upgrade again after a few minutes. If the error persists, contact Duolingo support through the app by going to Settings > Help and selecting Contact Us.

If you are charged twice or charged the wrong amount, take a screenshot of your receipt and contact Duolingo support with the date and amount. Support can review your billing history and issue a correction if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my streak or progress if I upgrade to Max?

No. Your streak, lessons completed, achievements, and all account data stay exactly the same. Upgrading only changes which features you have access to — it does not reset or affect your learning history.

Can I upgrade to Max for just one month and then go back to Super?

Yes. You can downgrade back to Super at any time, and the downgrade takes effect on your next billing date. You will not be refunded for the current Max billing cycle, but you will not be charged Max again after the downgrade date.

What is the price difference between Super and Max?

Prices vary by country and whether you pay monthly or annually. In the United States, Super is typically $7.99 per month and Max is $14.99 per month when billed monthly. Annual plans are cheaper per month. Check your Settings > Subscription screen to see the exact prices in your region and billing cycle.

If I upgrade mid-month, do I get a refund for the Super plan I already paid for?

No. You are charged only the difference between Super and Max for the days remaining in your cycle. The amount you already paid for Super is not refunded, but it is credited toward the upgrade cost.

Can I upgrade on the app and have it work on the website too?

Yes. Your subscription is tied to your Duolingo account, not to a specific device or platform. If you upgrade on the app, the change shows up on the website when ready, and vice versa. You only need to upgrade once.