Cancelling a Linktree subscription is quick, and it does not delete your page. Downgrading drops you back to the free plan at the end of your billing cycle while keeping your links, your URL, and your setup. You only lose the paid features you were renting.
The catch most people miss: Linktree does not give refunds, and a cancellation only stops the next charge. If you are inside a free trial, the timing matters even more. This guide covers the exact steps, the gotchas, and how to decide between downgrading, deleting, or moving on.
TL;DR
- To cancel: Linktree Admin, then your profile picture, then Billing, then under Your subscription click Cancel Plan (or Downgrade to Free).
- You keep your page. Cancelling drops you to the free plan ($0) at the end of the current billing cycle. Links, URL, and layout stay. You lose Pro/Premium features only.
- No refunds. Linktree payments are non-refundable. You keep paid features until the cycle ends, but you will not get money back for unused time.
- Trial trap: if you are on the 14-day Pro trial, cancel before day 14 or you get charged.
- Paying for branding removal, analytics, or a custom domain? Shelfy includes those free forever, so many people cancel and switch rather than downgrade.
How to cancel your Linktree subscription (step by step)
The path is the same on desktop and mobile.
- Log in to Linktree and open the Admin dashboard.
- Click your profile picture to open account settings.
- Select Billing from the menu.
- Under Your subscription, click Cancel Plan (some accounts show Downgrade to Free).
- Linktree asks why you are cancelling. Pick a reason and confirm.
That is it. Your subscription is now set to end at the close of your current billing period.
What happens after you cancel
Cancelling is a downgrade, not a deletion. Here is exactly what changes and what does not:
- Your page stays live. Your
linktr.ee/yournameURL keeps working. Visitors notice nothing. - You keep paid features until the cycle ends. If you paid through the 20th, you keep Pro or Premium until the 20th, then drop to free.
- You lose paid-only features at renewal. Branding removal, advanced analytics, link automation, custom domains, and team features switch off when you hit the free tier.
- Your links and content remain. Nothing in your link list is deleted by downgrading.
If you want your data and account gone entirely (not just billing stopped), that is a different action. See how to delete your Linktree account.
The no-refund rule (read this before you cancel)
Linktree's payments are non-refundable. Two practical consequences:
- Cancelling stops the next charge, not the current one. You will not be billed again after the cycle ends, but you are not refunded for the time you have already paid.
- You are responsible for the timing. If your renewal is tomorrow and you cancel today, you avoid the charge. If it renewed this morning, you keep the plan for another full cycle and pay for it.
The takeaway: cancel as soon as you know you are done, not on renewal day. You keep the features you paid for either way, so there is no reason to wait.
The 14-day free trial trap
Linktree's Pro trial runs 14 days. If you do not cancel before day 14, the card on file is charged (Pro is $15/month in 2026). Trials are the single most common reason people get a Linktree charge they did not expect.
If you only signed up to test Pro:
- Set a reminder for day 12 or 13.
- Cancel using the steps above before the trial ends.
- You keep trial access until day 14, then drop to free with no charge.
Cancel, delete, or switch? Pick the right one
These three are not the same, and choosing wrong either costs you money or loses your data:
- Downgrade (cancel subscription) if you want to keep your page and URL but stop paying. Best when your link is already in your bios and you might use it casually.
- Delete account if you want your data and page removed entirely. Note the 14-day username lock. See the deletion guide.
- Switch tools if you are cancelling because Linktree's paid features cost too much. The features you were paying for (custom domain, no branding, analytics) are free on some alternatives.
Why people cancel: you may be paying for free features
A large share of Linktree cancellations are not "I am done with link pages." They are "I do not want to pay $9 to $35 a month for this." Worth knowing what you were actually renting:
- Remove Linktree branding: $8/month on Linktree. Free on Shelfy.
- Custom domain: $15/month (Pro) on Linktree. Free on Shelfy.
- Advanced analytics: $15/month (Pro) on Linktree. Free on Shelfy.
- Multiple pages / team: $35/month (Premium) on Linktree. Free on Shelfy.
If that list is why you are cancelling, downgrading to Linktree free means living with branding and no custom domain. Switching to a free-forever tool means keeping the professional features without the bill. Our Linktree migration guide walks through swapping your bio link so nothing breaks, and why Linktree is so expensive breaks down the full pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel my Linktree subscription?
Open the Linktree Admin, click your profile picture, go to Billing, and under Your subscription click Cancel Plan or Downgrade to Free. Choose a cancellation reason and confirm. Your plan ends at the close of the current billing cycle.
Does cancelling Linktree delete my page?
No. Cancelling downgrades you to the free plan and keeps your page, URL, and links. You only lose paid features like branding removal, advanced analytics, and custom domains. To remove the page entirely you have to delete the account separately.
Will I get a refund when I cancel Linktree?
No. Linktree payments are non-refundable. You keep your paid features until the end of the billing cycle you already paid for, but you are not refunded for unused time. Cancel as early as possible to avoid the next charge.
What happens if I forget to cancel the Linktree free trial?
The card on file is charged when the 14-day Pro trial ends ($15/month in 2026). Cancel before day 14 to avoid the charge. You keep trial access until day 14 and then drop to the free plan.
Can I cancel Linktree on my phone?
Yes. The steps are the same on mobile: open the Admin, go to Billing, and under Your subscription tap Cancel Plan. The downgrade takes effect at the end of your billing cycle.
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Last updated: June 2026. Cancellation path (Admin, Billing, Your subscription, Cancel Plan), the non-refundable policy, and the 14-day Pro trial reflect Linktree's current Help Center documentation. Linktree Pro is $15/month in 2026.