How to Cancel DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro
Need to cancel your DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed directly through DuckDuckGo's website or through the mobile app, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro features until the end of your current billing period. Your account will remain accessible but premium privacy features will be disabled after subscription expires.
Step 1: Open the Menu
In the browser, open the 3-line menu (hamburger icon).
Step 2: Open Settings
Select Settings.
Step 3: Open Subscription Settings
Select Subscription Settings.
Step 4: Cancel Your Plan
Select Update Plan or Cancel. From there you can cancel your subscription. Your Privacy Pro access continues until the end of your current billing period.
Troubleshooting
- In the browser, open the 3-line menu → Settings → Subscription Settings → Update Plan or Cancel
- Make sure you're signed in to the correct DuckDuckGo account
- If you're on a free tier or already canceled, you may not see cancel options
- Clear your browser cache and cookies if the page doesn’t load
Monthly subscriptions can typically be canceled anytime without fees:
- Cancel before your next billing date to avoid being charged
- You'll retain access until the end of your current billing period
- No early termination fees apply to monthly plans
After cancellation:
- Your privacy services will remain active until the end of your billing period
- After expiration, premium privacy features will be disabled
- Identity theft restoration and personal information removal services will stop
- Your account will remain accessible but premium features will be unavailable
If you have active personal information removal requests:
- Completed removals will remain in effect
- Ongoing removal processes may continue until completion
- New removal requests will not be processed after subscription expires
- Contact DuckDuckGo support for information about active requests
DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can:
- Cancel and reactivate anytime
- Your account will remain accessible
- You can restore premium features when you're ready
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Confirm you went through 3-line menu → Settings → Subscription Settings → Update Plan or Cancel and completed the cancellation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Contact DuckDuckGo Support if charges continue after that date
DuckDuckGo offers support through:
- Help Center: Comprehensive guides and FAQs at help.duckduckgo.com
- Email Support: Contact via the Help Center
- Support Contact: Available through help.duckduckgo.com/contact
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate your DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro subscription anytime through the DuckDuckGo website or app
- Account Access: Your account will remain accessible but premium features will be disabled after subscription expires
- Monthly Plans: Monthly subscriptions can be canceled anytime without fees
- Privacy Services: Identity theft restoration and personal information removal services will stop after subscription expires
- Note: DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro is a relatively new service - cancellation process may vary
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro subscription! You'll continue to have access to premium privacy features until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will remain accessible but premium features like identity theft restoration and personal information removal will be disabled.
If you need help, DuckDuckGo Support is available through the Help Center.
