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How to cancel Instapaper

A quick, up-to-date guide to cancelling Instapaper — and keeping proof that you did, in case you're charged anyway.

Before you click cancel: the moment you cancel is exactly when proof matters. CancelProof records your cancellation — the pages, the clicks, the confirmation — so if Instapaper bills you after you cancel, you have a refund pack ready. Add to Chrome — Free

Cancel Instapaper in 5 steps

  1. Sign in at instapaper.com from a web browser (cancel where you subscribed).
  2. Open 'Settings' → 'Instapaper Premium' / 'Subscription'.
  3. Select 'Cancel subscription' and follow the prompts.
  4. Cancel before your renewal date.
  5. Confirm the cancellation.

What happens after you cancel

You keep your Instapaper plan until the end of the current billing period, then it stops (or reverts to any free tier). Annual plans are prepaid, so cancelling turns off the next renewal — cancel before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.

Subscribed through Apple, Google, or another provider?

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, cancel in iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions instead of on instapaper.com.

Charged after cancelling Instapaper?

It happens more than it should. If a charge lands after you cancelled, here's how to get your money back from Instapaper — and why documented proof is what makes the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Will Instapaper charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, Instapaper keeps your access until the end of the billing period you've already paid for, then stops billing. If a charge still appears, see our guide on being charged after cancelling Instapaper.
Does cancelling Instapaper delete my account?
No. Cancelling stops future billing but usually keeps your account so you can return later. Deleting your account is a separate action in Instapaper's settings.
How do I know my Instapaper cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from Instapaper and check that your account shows the plan ending. Keeping that confirmation — an email or a screenshot — is your proof if there's ever a dispute.

Cancelling something? Keep the proof.

CancelProof records your cancellation automatically — so if you're charged anyway, you're covered.

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Source: Instapaper Help. Steps can change — always confirm on the official page.

CancelProof documents your cancellation; it does not cancel anything for you and is not legal advice.

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