How to Cancel Codecademy
Need to cancel your Codecademy subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed through Codecademy's website, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Codecademy features until the end of your current billing period. Your account and learning progress will remain saved, but you'll be downgraded to Free tier with limited access to courses after your subscription expires.
Step 1: Verify Your Account
Make sure your Codecademy account is verified. If you haven't completed verification, you'll need to do this first - check your email for a verification link or request one from Codecademy.
Step 2: Go to Account Settings
Sign in to Codecademy and open your Account Settings. You can access this from your profile menu or go directly to www.codecademy.com/account/billing.
Step 3: Access Payment and Plan
In Account Settings, click the Payment and plan tab. Note: If this tab isn't visible, double-check that you're signed into the right account and that your account verification is complete.
Step 4: Initiate Cancellation
On the Payment and plan page, look for and click "I want to end my subscription" to begin the cancellation process.
Step 5: Continue with Cancellation
Codecademy may show you an offer or ask you to reconsider. To proceed, click "No thanks, I still want to cancel."
Step 6: Skip Pause Option (Monthly Plans Only)
If you're on a monthly subscription, Codecademy will offer to pause your account instead. If you prefer to cancel completely, scroll down and click "No thanks, I'd like to cancel." (Annual subscribers won't see this step.)
Step 7: Provide Cancellation Reason
Select a reason from the list explaining why you're canceling your subscription. This helps Codecademy understand your decision.
Step 8: Finalize Cancellation
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Cancel my Subscription" to complete the process. Your Pro access will continue until your current billing period ends.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure your account is verified - this is required before you can access billing settings
- After signing in, navigate to Account Settings and open the Payment and plan tab
- If the Payment and plan tab doesn't appear, verify you're using the correct account and that verification is complete
- Once in Payment and plan, click "I want to end my subscription" and continue through the cancellation flow: decline any offers, skip pause if you're on a monthly plan, select a reason, and finally click "Cancel my Subscription"
- Try clearing your browser cache and cookies if you're still having trouble
If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that platform's subscription management system:
- Apple: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Codecademy
- Google Play: Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions > Codecademy
If you have a monthly subscription, Codecademy offers a pause option during cancellation. When you see the pause option, you can choose to pause instead of canceling. Otherwise, you can cancel and reactivate anytime without losing your account or learning progress.
- Look for a confirmation email from Codecademy about your cancellation
- Confirm that the cancellation date shown matches when your current billing period ends
- Verify you went through the entire cancellation process: clicked "I want to end my subscription", declined any offers, skipped pause (if applicable), selected a cancellation reason, and clicked "Cancel my Subscription" at the end
- Reach out to Codecademy Support if you're still being charged after the cancellation date
Your account and learning progress will remain saved after cancellation. However, you'll lose access to Pro courses, projects, and career paths.
Your completed courses and progress will remain in your account, but you'll only be able to access free tier courses after your subscription expires.
Projects you've created will remain in your account, but you won't be able to create new projects or access Pro project features after your subscription expires.
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate Codecademy anytime by visiting www.codecademy.com/pricing or through Account Settings > Billing
- Account: Your account and learning progress remain saved after cancellation
- Free Tier: After cancellation, you'll have limited access to courses and no access to projects or career paths
- Projects: Your projects remain in your account, but Pro features require subscription
- Third-Party Subscriptions: If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your Codecademy subscription! You'll continue to have access to Pro features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll be downgraded to Free tier with limited access to courses.
Your account and learning progress are all saved, so you can reactivate anytime. If you need help, Codecademy Support is available through the Help Center.
