How to cancel Tinder Plus, Gold, or Platinum
Tinder subscriptions renew automatically on the date you signed up each month or year. To stop the charges, you must cancel before that renewal date — the app will not refund money after the charge goes through. The cancellation process differs depending on whether you subscribed through the Tinder app itself, Apple's App Store, Google Play, or a web browser.
If you subscribed directly through Tinder's website or app, log into your account, go to Settings, select Subscriptions, and choose Cancel Subscription. Tinder will ask why you're leaving (optional) and then confirm the cancellation. Your access ends when ready, though you keep your account and matches until the current billing period expires.
If you subscribed through Apple (iPhone or iPad), you must cancel through Apple, not Tinder. Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Tinder, and tap Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed through Google Play (Android), open the Google Play app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find Tinder, and tap Cancel.
Key Takeaways
- Tinder subscriptions renew automatically on your billing date, so you must cancel before that date to avoid the next charge.
- Cancellation location depends on where you subscribed: Tinder's website or app, Apple's App Store, or Google Play each have different cancellation steps.
- Canceling through Tinder's website or app takes about two minutes and requires only your login credentials.
- If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you cannot cancel through Tinder — you must go through the app store that charged you.
- Your account and matches remain visible until your current billing period ends, even after you cancel.
Canceling through Tinder's website
Go to tinder.com and log in with your email and password or your phone number. Once logged in, click the profile icon in the top left corner and select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to find Subscriptions and click it. You will see your current plan (Plus, Gold, or Platinum) and the next billing date. Click Cancel Subscription next to your plan name. Tinder will show a cancellation survey asking why you're leaving — you can skip this or answer it. Click Confirm Cancellation to finish.
You will receive a confirmation email within minutes. Your subscription is now canceled, and no charge will occur on your next billing date. You can still use your free Tinder account and see your existing matches until your current paid period ends.
Canceling through the Tinder app on Android or iPhone
Open the Tinder app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings. Look for Subscriptions or Manage Subscriptions near the bottom of the Settings menu.
Tap your active subscription (Plus, Gold, or Platinum). You will see your plan details and the next billing date. Tap Cancel Subscription. Tinder may show a survey or offer a discount to keep you subscribed — you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Tap Confirm to complete the cancellation.
If you do not see a Subscriptions option in the Tinder app, your subscription was likely purchased through Apple or Google instead. In that case, follow the steps in the next section for your device type.
Canceling a subscription purchased through Apple
If you subscribed on an iPhone or iPad, Apple handles the billing and you must cancel through Apple's system, not through Tinder. Open the Settings app on your device and tap your name at the very top.
Select Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions on your Apple account. Find Tinder in the list and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. Apple will ask you to confirm — tap Confirm Cancellation. You will receive an email from Apple confirming the cancellation.
Your Tinder subscription is now canceled and will not renew. You can still use the free version of Tinder until your current billing period ends. If you ever want to resubscribe, you can do so through the same Settings menu.
Canceling a subscription purchased through Google Play
If you subscribed on an Android phone, Google Play handles the billing. Open the Google Play app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Manage Your Google Account, then go to the Subscriptions tab.
Find Tinder in your subscriptions list and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription. Google will show you the cancellation date and ask you to confirm. Tap Yes, Cancel Subscription. You will receive a confirmation email from Google.
Your subscription will not renew after your current billing period ends. You keep access to your paid features until that date. After cancellation, you can still use Tinder's free version and access your matches.
What happens after you cancel
Once you cancel, Tinder stops charging you on your next billing date. You lose access to premium features like unlimited likes, the ability to see who liked you, and the rewind feature — but you keep your account, your matches, and your message history.
You can still send and receive messages, but you will see ads and face limits on how many people you can like per day. If you want to resubscribe later, you can do so at any time through the same method you originally used (Tinder's website, the Tinder app, Apple, or Google Play).
If a charge appears on your bill after you canceled, check your cancellation confirmation email to verify the cancellation went through. If the charge is from Apple or Google rather than Tinder, contact their support teams directly — they handle refunds for subscriptions purchased through their platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Tinder and the app stores (Apple and Google) do not refund partial months. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, but you will not receive money back for unused days. Cancel as close to your renewal date as possible to minimize unused time.
Can I cancel my Tinder subscription without using the app?
Yes. If you subscribed through Tinder's website, you can cancel there without opening the app. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you must use their apps or websites to cancel — you cannot cancel through Tinder itself.
What if I don't see a cancel option in my settings?
Check which platform charged you by looking at your bank or credit card statement — it will show Tinder, Apple, or Google. Then cancel through that platform. If you subscribed through Tinder's website but are looking in the app, try the website instead, or vice versa.
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling it?
Tinder does not offer a pause feature. You must cancel to stop charges. You can reactivate your subscription at any time by going through the purchase process again.
How do I know if my cancellation worked?
Check your confirmation email from Tinder, Apple, or Google — whichever platform you canceled through. You can also log back into your account settings and verify that your subscription no longer appears in your Subscriptions section.