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How do I cancel Semrush?

$139 / month $1,407.96 / year SEO & marketing SEO · billed via web, invoice
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Short answer

Cancel Semrush by submitting the cancellation form at semrush.com/cancel while logged in, then clicking the confirmation link Semrush emails you within 24 hours. It takes about 10 minutes and cancellation takes effect at the end of the committed term. Refunds are limited to a one-time 7-day money-back guarantee on initial purchases of twelve-month or longer subscriptions; month-to-month plans are excluded.

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What you are cancelling

Online visibility platform for SEO, advertising, content marketing, AI search visibility and competitive research. This guide covers every place the subscription can live - the website and team plans - plus what happens to refunds, pausing and your data afterwards.

Checked against Semrush's own documentation · Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Step-by-step instructions

Enterprise and other signed-agreement customers are outside the online policy and cancel per their contract.

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Signed agreements cancel per their negotiated terms

Semrush's online cancellation and refund policy applies only to online credit card purchases from Semrush.com. Customers with signed Order Forms, Enterprise Subscription Agreements or Master Subscription Agreements follow the terms negotiated in those contracts instead.

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Cancellation message

Semrush takes cancellations as a written request - paste this into your cancellation request.

Hello,

I am requesting cancellation of the Semrush subscription ([your plan name]) on the account registered to [your account email].

Please stop the subscription from renewing and end it at the close of the current billing period, on or around [desired end date]. I will confirm the request through the emailed confirmation link.

Please confirm the completed cancellation in writing.

Thank you,
[your full name]

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Not cancelling today? Put it in your calendar.

Tell us when Semrush renews and download a calendar reminder that lands two days before, with this guide and the direct cancellation page inside. Nothing is stored - the file is yours.

Works with Apple, Google and Outlook calendars. Your renewal date shows in Semrush's billing settings.

Refunds, downgrades, pausing and your data

Four questions people ask before they cancel
Can I get my money back?

Semrush offers a one-time 7-day money-back guarantee, limited to initial purchases of subscriptions with a twelve-month or longer term and initial add-on purchases. Refunds are not available for month-to-month subscriptions. Requests must be submitted within 7 calendar days of the order, via the cancellation form (state the refund request in the comments) or the contact form, and approved refunds are processed within 30 days to the original payment method.

Refund possible
Is there a cheaper way to stay?

Downgrades are handled by contacting the Support team, and Semrush places no restrictions on the number of downgrades. Website monitoring data may be lost when downgrading; Semrush retains it for 30 days for recovery. A free tier exists with 1 demo project and 10 reports per day.

Free tier exists
Can I pause instead of cancel?

No pause option is documented in Semrush's knowledge base or refund policy.

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What happens to my account data?

After cancellation Semrush keeps Website monitoring data saved for 30 days in case you change your mind. Deleting the account entirely is a separate Support request: its confirmation link is valid for 72 hours and deletion is processed within 30 days.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I cancel my Semrush subscription?

Log in and submit the cancellation form at semrush.com/cancel, then click the confirmation link Semrush emails you within 24 hours. Support creates a case and emails you again once the cancellation is complete.

Does cancelling Semrush take effect immediately?

No. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your committed subscription term; unpaid trial or free subscriptions are cancelled within 3 business days of the request.

Can I get a refund from Semrush?

Only under the one-time 7-day money-back guarantee, which covers initial purchases of subscriptions with a twelve-month or longer term and initial add-on purchases. Month-to-month subscriptions are explicitly excluded.

Will my Semrush free trial convert into a paid plan?

Yes. The initial payment is charged automatically at the trial's end unless you cancel beforehand using the standard cancellation process. The trial can be used only once, and the $1 card authorization is a verification hold, not a charge.

Can I downgrade instead of cancelling?

Yes, by contacting the Support team; there are no restrictions on the number of downgrades. Website monitoring data may be lost on downgrade, though Semrush keeps it for 30 days for recovery.

What if I cannot log in to cancel?

Contact the Semrush Support team; the knowledge base directs users who cannot log in to cancel through Support.