How to Cancel SEMrush
Need to cancel your SEMrush subscription? This guide will walk you through the cancellation process step-by-step. Whether you subscribed directly through SEMrush's website, we'll show you exactly how to cancel.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to SEMrush premium features until the end of your current billing period. Your account will be downgraded to the Free plan after your subscription expires, but your historical data and reports will be preserved for a limited time.
Step 1: Log In and Open Subscription Info
Log in to your SEMrush account and go to your Subscription Info page (e.g. www.semrush.com/user/cabinet/account/ or the subscription/billing section in your account).
Step 2: Find Recurring and Active
On the Subscription Info page, find the row or section where Recurring is shown. Next to it you’ll see a link labeled Active.
Recurring and Active link
Step 3: Open the Cancellation Form
Click the Active link (or the Contact us link in that area). You’ll be taken to the cancellation form.
Contact us / cancellation form
Step 4: Confirm Cancellation
Complete the form, then click the "Cancel subscription" button to confirm. You’ll keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Cancel subscription button
Troubleshooting
- Sign in and go to your Subscription Info page (e.g. www.semrush.com/user/cabinet/account/)
- Find Recurring and the Active link next to it
- Use the Contact us link there to open the cancellation form
- If you're on the Free plan, you don't need to cancel
- Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again
If you have an annual subscription:
- Check if there are early cancellation fees before canceling
- Review refund policies for annual plans
- Some annual plans may offer prorated refunds
- Contact SEMrush support if you have questions about annual plan cancellation
If you want to keep using SEMrush with fewer features:
- Choose "Downgrade to Free" or select a lower-tier plan
- Review what features are included in the free plan
- You can always upgrade again later if needed
Your historical data and reports may be preserved for a limited time after cancellation:
- Some data may be available in Free plan
- Export important reports and data before canceling
- Historical data access may be limited after subscription ends
- Contact support to understand data retention policies
- Your projects and reports will remain in your account
- Access may be limited after downgrading to Free plan
- Export important reports and data before canceling
- Some features may not be available in Free plan
SEMrush doesn't offer a pause option. However, you can:
- Cancel and reactivate anytime
- Downgrade to Free plan to reduce costs while keeping your account
- Export your data before canceling to preserve it
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation
- Verify the cancellation date matches the end of your billing period
- Make sure you completed the form and clicked "Cancel subscription" to confirm
- If you have an annual plan, check if partial period charges apply
- Contact SEMrush Support if charges continue after the cancellation date
Yes, you can export your reports and data:
- Download reports in PDF, CSV, or Excel formats
- Export keyword lists and competitor data
- Save custom dashboards and settings
- Export site audit reports and backlink data
- Your data is also preserved during the grace period after cancellation
To download your reports:
- Open the report you want to export
- Click the "Export" or "Download" button
- Choose your preferred format (PDF, CSV, Excel, etc.)
- Save reports to your computer before canceling
Additional Information
- Reactivation: You can reactivate your SEMrush subscription anytime by visiting www.semrush.com or through Account Settings
- Free Plan: Your account will be downgraded to Free plan after cancellation
- Data Preservation: Historical data and reports may be available for a limited time after cancellation
- Annual Plans: Check for early cancellation fees or refund policies for annual subscriptions
- Export Data: Export your reports and data before canceling to ensure you have backups
- Projects: Your projects remain in your account but may have limited access in Free plan
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your SEMrush subscription! You'll continue to have access to premium features until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will be downgraded to the Free plan, and you'll lose access to premium features.
Your historical data may be preserved for a limited time, so you can reactivate anytime if you change your mind. Make sure to export your important reports and data before canceling if you want to keep them. If you need help, SEMrush Support is available through the Help Center.
