Why can't I find the cancel button on Paramount+?

If your account page does not show a Cancel Subscription option, you are billed through a third party — Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Roku. The page should tell you which one. Cancel through that platform's subscription settings instead.

Does cancelling the Paramount+ app cancel my subscription?

No. Deleting or uninstalling the Paramount+ app does not cancel your subscription. You will continue to be charged until you cancel through your billing provider.

Can I pause my Paramount+ subscription?

No. Paramount+ does not offer a pause feature. You can only cancel and resubscribe later.

Will I lose my shows if I cancel Paramount+?

You keep access until the end of your billing period. After that, streaming stops but your watchlist, history, and profiles are saved. They will be restored if you resubscribe.

Does Paramount+ offer a student discount?

Yes. Paramount+ offers 50% off both the Essential and Premium plans for eligible students. Verify at paramountplus.com/student with a valid .edu email or student verification service.

Cancellation Guides/Streaming

How to Cancel Paramount+

Cancel Paramount+ in a few minutes — but first check whether you're billed directly or through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Roku.

Updated July 2026

4 min read

100% Verified Manual Instructions

Starting Cost

$8.99/mo

Billing Terms

monthly

Trial Conditions

7 Days Free

Difficulty Level

Medium

Interactive Guide

Cancellation Assistant

Go to Cancel Page

On the Web / Desktop

Go to paramountplus.com/account and sign in.

Scroll to Subscription & Billing.

Click Cancel Subscription.

Decline any retention offers and confirm.

Advisory: Cancel Where You Subscribed

You can only stop billing on the platform you originally paid on. If you subscribed inside an app, cancelling on the website won't stop the charge — and vice versa. Watch out for retention “dark patterns” too: keep going until you see a clear “Cancellation Confirmed” screen and a confirmation email.

Refunds

How to Get a Refund From Paramount+ If You Were Already Charged

Paramount+ subscription fees are non-refundable. Cancelling stops the next charge but does not refund unused time in the current billing period.

For accidental renewals, contact Paramount+ support at help.paramountplus.com. Explain that you were charged unintentionally and have not used the service. Support agents have discretion to issue refunds, particularly for recent charges.

If billed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must request the refund through that platform — Paramount+ cannot refund third-party charges.

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Aftermath

What Happens After Cancelling Paramount+?

After cancelling, your Paramount+ access continues until the end of your current billing period. You will receive a confirmation email with the exact end date.

After access ends, your watchlist, viewing history, and profile settings are saved. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up where you left off.

Downloaded content for offline viewing will stop playing after your access period ends.

Alternative Solutions

Paramount+ Alternatives Worth Considering

For live sports and CBS content, Paramount+ Essential ($8.99/mo) is cheaper than Premium. If you only watch Paramount+ for specific shows, consider subscribing monthly and cancelling between seasons.

Peacock ($7.99–$16.99/mo) is a comparable streaming service with NBC content and live sports. Hulu ($11.99–$18.99/mo) has a broader library of current-season TV. Disney+ ($9.99–$15.99/mo) covers Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar content.

Paramount+ is also available as a Prime Video channel add-on at the same price — useful if you prefer managing everything through Amazon.

Pre-Cancellation Review

Before You Cancel — Things to Consider

Check your billing provider first. Go to paramountplus.com/account — the page will identify whether you are billed by Paramount+ directly, Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Roku. You must cancel through your billing provider.
Amazon Prime Video Channel subscribers: if you added Paramount+ as a Prime Video channel, cancel it at amazon.com/gp/video/subscriptions/manage, not on the Paramount+ site. See our Prime Video Add-ons guide.
Roku subscribers: go to my.roku.com → Manage your subscriptions → Paramount+ → Cancel.
Student discount: Paramount+ offers a 50% student discount on both tiers. If price is the issue, check eligibility at paramountplus.com/student before cancelling.
Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. You must cancel through the billing provider.

Savings Projection

$107.88/ yr

Estimated annual funds recovered by ending subscription charges.

DifficultyMedium

Cancel Duration3 mins

Savings Equivalent Value

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9 burrito bowls

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19 grande lattes

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8 movie tickets

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