# How to cancel Codecademy

Cancel Codecademy from Account Settings on codecademy.com: open Payment and plan, select End subscription and confirm. It takes about 2 minutes, and paid access continues through the current billing period. Codecademy subscriptions are generally non-refundable.

Interactive coding education platform with career paths, projects, practice and professional certificates.

- Category: Education
- Entry plan: Plus at $29.99 / month
- Billed via: web
- Difficulty: Easy (1.5 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 2 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://www.codecademy.com/account
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/codecademy

## Cancel in a web browser

> Cancel through the billing account that owns the subscription.

1. **Open account settings** Sign in to Codecademy and open Account Settings.
2. **Open Payment and plan** Choose Payment and plan to see the active subscription.
3. **End the subscription** Select End subscription, follow the prompts, and confirm.
4. **Check the expiration date** Paid access continues through the current billing period and progress remains in the account.

## Cancel a team plan

> An owner, administrator or billing contact usually must make this change.

1. **Open account settings** Sign in to Codecademy and open Account Settings.
2. **Open Payment and plan** Choose Payment and plan to see the active subscription.
3. **End the subscription** Select End subscription, follow the prompts, and confirm.
4. **Check the expiration date** Paid access continues through the current billing period and progress remains in the account.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Codecademy subscriptions are generally non-refundable. Contact official support promptly for an accidental charge or where local law provides a refund right.
- **Pausing:** Eligible monthly subscriptions can be paused for one, two or three months from the cancellation flow. Annual subscriptions and some promotional plans are not eligible.
- **Downgrading:** After expiration, the account returns to Basic access. Learning progress remains, but paid paths, projects and features become unavailable.
- **Account data:** Canceling does not delete the Codecademy account or progress. Account deletion is permanent and must be requested separately after ending any active subscription.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None
- Refund policy: See official policy
- Effective: End of current paid term
- Free plan after: Yes, with reduced limits

## FAQ

**How do I cancel Codecademy?**

Sign in to Codecademy and open Account Settings. Then follow the remaining official cancellation steps and save the confirmation.

**Do I get a refund when I cancel Codecademy?**

Codecademy subscriptions are generally non-refundable. Contact official support promptly for an accidental charge or where local law provides a refund right.

**Can I pause Codecademy instead?**

Eligible monthly subscriptions can be paused for one, two or three months from the cancellation flow. Annual subscriptions and some promotional plans are not eligible.

**What happens to my account after canceling Codecademy?**

After expiration, the account returns to Basic access. Learning progress remains, but paid paths, projects and features become unavailable. Canceling does not delete the Codecademy account or progress. Account deletion is permanent and must be requested separately after ending any active subscription.

## Official sources

- [Codecademy pricing](https://www.codecademy.com/pricing) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Codecademy business plans](https://www.codecademy.com/business) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Codecademy cancellation guide](https://help.codecademy.com/hc/en-us/articles/221031288-Cancel-Codecademy-Pro-Subscription) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Codecademy subscription pause](https://help.codecademy.com/hc/en-us/articles/23788240362523-Who-is-able-to-pause-their-subscription) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Codecademy account deletion](https://help.codecademy.com/hc/en-us/articles/220801347-How-to-Delete-Your-Account) (checked 2026-08-08)

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