How to cancel Tinder on iPhone, Android, or web

Tinder subscriptions renew automatically, so cancelling stops future charges but does not refund money you have already paid. The steps differ depending on whether you subscribed through the Tinder app, Apple's App Store, Google Play, or Tinder's website.

If you subscribed through the Tinder app itself on iPhone, you must cancel through Apple's settings, not through Tinder. The same applies to Android — cancellations go through Google Play, not the app. If you subscribed on Tinder's website using a credit card, you cancel on the website. Cancelling in one place does not cancel it in another, so if you are unsure where you subscribed, you may need to check all three.

Key Takeaways

  • iPhone subscriptions cancel through Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Tinder, not through the Tinder app itself.
  • Android subscriptions cancel through Google Play Store > Account > Subscriptions > Tinder, not through the app.
  • Website subscriptions cancel on Tinder.com under Settings > Billing, using the same email and password you used to sign up.
  • Cancelling stops future charges immediately, but you keep access to your paid tier until the current billing period ends.
  • Your profile remains visible to others until your subscription period ends, even after you cancel.

Cancelling on iPhone through Apple Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. Find Tinder in the list and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm when Apple asks you to verify the cancellation. You will see a message saying your subscription has been cancelled, with an end date showing when your access expires.

If you cannot find Tinder in your Subscriptions list, it may have already been cancelled, or you may have subscribed through a different method — check the web and Android sections below. Some older iPhones may show Subscriptions under Settings > iTunes & App Store instead of under your name; if that is the case, tap your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, then follow the same steps.

Cancelling on Android through Google Play

Open the Google Play Store app. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Manage subscriptions. Find Tinder and tap it. Tap Cancel subscription, then select a reason for cancelling if Google Play asks. Confirm the cancellation. Your subscription will stop renewing at the end of your current billing period.

If you see a message saying you cannot cancel because your subscription was purchased through a different method, you subscribed on the web or through the Tinder app itself using a payment method linked directly to Tinder. In that case, follow the web cancellation steps below instead.

Cancelling on Tinder's website

Go to Tinder.com and log in with your email and password. Tap the profile icon in the top left corner, then select Settings. Scroll down to Billing and tap Manage Subscription. You will see your current subscription plan and a button to cancel. Tap it and confirm when Tinder asks you to verify.

If you do not see a Manage Subscription button, you may have subscribed through Apple or Google instead. In that case, your cancellation must go through their platforms, not through Tinder's website. If you are still unsure, try logging in on a different device or browser — sometimes the billing section does not load correctly on mobile.

What happens after you cancel

Cancelling stops Tinder from charging you on your next billing date. You keep access to whatever tier you paid for — Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, or Tinder Platinum — until your current billing period ends. After that date, your account reverts to the free version.

Your profile stays visible to other users during this time. You can still match, message, and use all the features of your paid tier. You simply will not be charged again once the period ends. If you change your mind before the period ends, you can resubscribe at any time through the same method you originally used.

If your cancellation does not go through

If you cancelled but Tinder charged you again, the charge likely came from a subscription you set up in a different place. For example, if you cancelled on the web but also have an active subscription through Apple, Apple will still charge you. Check all three locations — iPhone Settings, Google Play, and Tinder.com — to make sure you cancelled everywhere you subscribed.

If you cancelled everywhere and were still charged, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute the charge. You can also contact Tinder support through the app or website by tapping Help > Contact Us, though response times are often slow. Provide your email address, the date of the unexpected charge, and proof that you cancelled.

Reactivating your subscription later

If you cancelled and want to resubscribe, open the Tinder app and tap the profile icon. Select Get Tinder Plus, Gold, or Platinum depending on which tier you want. You will be taken to the same payment method you used before — Apple, Google, or Tinder's website. Complete the purchase and your paid features will turn back on immediately.

Your matches and messages stay on your account even after your subscription expires, so you do not lose your history by cancelling. Reactivating puts you back where you left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund after I cancel?

No. Cancelling stops future charges but does not refund money you already paid for the current billing period. If you were charged by mistake or did not authorize a charge, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute it, or reach out to Tinder support with proof of the unauthorized charge.

Will my profile disappear if I cancel?

Your profile stays visible until your paid period ends. After that, it moves to the free version of Tinder. You can still use the app and see matches, but you lose access to paid features like unlimited likes and seeing who liked you.

What if I subscribed through a third-party website, not Tinder directly?

If you signed up through a dating site aggregator or third-party service, you may need to cancel through that site instead. Check your email confirmation to see where the charge came from, then cancel through that platform's account settings.

Do I need to delete my Tinder account to stop being charged?

No. Cancelling your subscription is separate from deleting your account. Cancelling stops charges; deleting removes your profile entirely. You can cancel without deleting if you want to keep your account but stop paying.

How long does it take for the cancellation to take effect?

Cancellation takes effect immediately — Tinder will not charge you on your next billing date. However, you keep access to your paid tier until the current period ends. The exact end date appears in your subscription settings.