As an experienced Twitch user and self-proclaimed streaming expert, I‘ve subscribed to my fair share of channels over the years. I totally get the appeal – supporting your favorite streamers, unlocking emotes, avoiding ads. But at a certain point, unused subscriptions can really add up.
That‘s why I‘ve put together this definitive guide on how to cancel your Twitch subscription in just 5 quick steps. I‘ll provide everything you need to smoothly remove unwanted subs and stop those pesky recurring charges.
A Quick Primer: What is Twitch and How Do Subscriptions Work?
For those new to the world of game streaming, Twitch is an online platform that allows users to broadcast live gameplay while viewers watch and chat. Launched back in 2011, it has ballooned into a juggernaut in the streaming industry.
To put Twitch‘s growth into perspective, take a look at some key stats:
- 30 million daily active users
- Over 2 million monthly broadcasters
- 5 billion hours watched per month
With this huge audience comes opportunities for streamers to monetize via subscriptions. By paying a monthly fee (usually $4.99 – $24.99), subscribers unlock perks including:
- Ad-free viewing
- Subscriber-only emote packs
- Special chat badges
- Access to subscriber streams/discords
The badges in particular encourage long-term support through a progression system:
| Badge Level | Months Subscribed |
|---|---|
| Stone | 1 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Silver | 3 |
| Gold | 6 |
Now here‘s the catch about Twitch subscriptions – they automatically renew each month on the same day you first signed up. So if you subscribed on the 15th, you‘ll be charged again on the 15th of the next month.
This renewal structure means you need to return to the original point-of-purchase to cancel subscriptions instead of managing everything globally on Twitch.
But have no fear – just follow these 5 simple steps to take back control of your payments.
Step 1: Locate the Subscription You Want to Cancel
First, you need to track down the subscription in question. Here‘s how:
- Visit Twitch.tv and log into your account
- Click your profile icon in the top corner
- Select Subscriptions from the dropdown menu
- Identify the subscription you wish to cancel
This will surface where you originally signed up – Twitch website, iOS app, etc. Make note of this for the next step.
If your subscription is not showing at all, try these troubleshooting tips:
- Switch between the desktop and mobile tabs
- Log out and back into your Twitch account
- Check your inboxes for a subscription confirmation email
Step 2: Cancel via Twitch Desktop
If your subscription is under the My Subscriptions or Twitch Desktop tabs, here is how to cancel:
- Go back to the channel‘s subscription window in desktop mode
- Click the settings icon in the upper right corner
- Select Don‘t Renew Subscription
Pro Tip: Enabling two-factor authentication is highly recommended for account security when cancelling subscriptions or other payment changes.
And just like that, your subscription will end once the current billing period wraps up. Nice and easy!
Step 3: Cancel via the Twitch Mobile App
If your subscription is under the Mobile tab, the Twitch mobile app offers an even more streamlined cancellation process:
- Tap your profile icon
- Select Subscriptions
- Tap the specific subscription you wish to cancel
- Tap Cancel Subscription
No matter what mobile payment method you originally used – Apple in-app purchases, Google Play billing – you can manage everything directly in the Twitch app.
Step 4: Cancel Subscriptions Via External Payment Methods
For folks who subscribed via external platforms like Xbox or PlayStation, you‘ll need to visit that storefront to cancel:
Apple Subscriptions
- Open the App Store app
- Tap your profile picture
- Select Subscriptions
- Tap your Twitch subscription
- Tap Cancel Subscription
Google Play Subscriptions
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap the ≡ menu icon
- Select Subscriptions
- Tap your Twitch subscription
- Tap Cancel Subscription
You‘ll have to follow equivalent steps for other marketplaces like Sony and Nintendo.
Step 5: Confirm Your Subscription Has Been Cancelled
Give it 24 hours for the cancellation to fully process across Twitch‘s and your payment provider‘s servers.
To confirm, double check that your ended sub no longer appears in your Twitch Subscriptions menu or respective external app.
You should also receive a cancellation confirmation email from Twitch and/or your payment platform. I recommend holding onto this for your records if you ever need to dispute any billing issues.
Key Takeaways When Cancelling Twitch Subscriptions:
And there you have it – an easy 5 step playbook for removing unwanted Twitch subscriptions!
No more surprise charges or subpar emotes from that streamer you never watch. Just a clean slate and a little more money in your pocket this month.
Let me know if have any other Twitch account management questions. Happy streaming!
