How to Cancel Skillshare
Skillshare offers thousands of creative and business classes. Premium removes ads and unlocks all classes. You can cancel through your account settings online.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£13.99/mo
£167.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
No refunds for monthly plans. Annual plans may qualify for a refund within the first 7 days.
After cancellation
Class history and profile are retained indefinitely. Offline downloads are removed immediately.
What to Watch Out For
- Offers a free month or discount during the cancellation flow to delay your decision
- Cancellation button is labelled "Pause" by default, requiring extra clicks to fully cancel
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Skillshare cancellation pageGo to skillshare.com/settings
Sign in and navigate to your account settings.
Click "Payments"
Go to the payments or membership section.
Click "Cancel Membership"
Select the cancel option.
Confirm cancellation
Follow the prompts. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you are on a free trial, cancel before it ends to avoid being charged.
- Downloaded offline classes are removed after cancellation.
- Classes you have completed remain in your history if you resubscribe.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new digital subscriptions.
- Skillshare must not make cancellation harder than sign-up under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still access Skillshare after cancelling?
You keep access until the end of your billing period. After that, only free classes with ads are available.
Will I lose my class history?
No. Completed classes and your profile remain if you resubscribe.
How do I cancel a Skillshare free trial?
Cancel before the trial ends via Settings > Payments. If charged, no refund is given for monthly plans.
Can I pause Skillshare instead of cancelling?
Yes. Skillshare offers a pause option for up to 3 months during the cancellation flow.
Does Skillshare offer refunds?
Monthly plans are non-refundable. Annual plans may be refunded within 7 days of purchase.
Annual Cost
£167.88
per year for Skillshare
Cancelling saves you this every year