How to Cancel Discovery+ in 2026 - End Your Subscription Fast
Cancel Discovery+ on web, iPhone, or Android. No refunds available. Cancel the day before your billing date to avoid the next charge.
To cancel Discovery+, go to discoveryplus.com, click your profile icon, select Subscription, click Cancel, and confirm. If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, you need to cancel through your phone's subscription settings instead - the Discovery+ website cannot manage App Store or Play Store billing. At $4.99/month, Discovery+ is one of the cheaper streaming services, but if you have watched the shows you came for and the reality TV and documentary catalog no longer holds your attention, there is no reason to keep paying. Discovery+ does not offer refunds, so cancel at least a day before your billing date to avoid the next charge. Your access continues until the end of whatever you already paid for.
What you'll learn
- How to cancel Discovery+ on web, iPhone, and Android
- No refunds - cancel the day before billing to avoid charges
- What content you lose after cancelling
- Discovery+ pricing and plan options
- Reality TV and documentary alternatives
Discovery+ does not issue refunds. Cancel at least one day before your next billing date to avoid being charged for another month. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Discovery+ Plans and Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price (US) | Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Lite | $4.99/mo | Limited ads |
| Ad-Free | $8.99/mo | No ads |
Discovery+ has two tiers. The Ad-Lite plan at $4.99/month includes limited commercial interruptions during shows. The Ad-Free plan at $8.99/month removes all ads. Both plans give you access to the same content library, which includes shows from HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and more. If you are on the Ad-Free plan and looking to save money without fully cancelling, downgrading to the Ad-Lite tier cuts your bill nearly in half.
How to Cancel Discovery+ on Web
If you signed up directly through the Discovery+ website:
- 1Go to discoveryplus.com and sign in to your account
- 2Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
- 3Select Subscription from the menu
- 4Click Cancel Subscription
- 5Follow the prompts and confirm your cancellation
How to Cancel Discovery+ on iPhone (iOS)
If Apple handles your Discovery+ billing, cancel through iOS settings:
- 1Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2Tap your Apple ID name at the top
- 3Tap Subscriptions
- 4Find Discovery+ and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
How to Cancel Discovery+ on Android
Subscribed through Google Play? Cancel from your Google account:
- 1Open the Google Play Store app
- 2Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner
- 3Go to Payments & subscriptions then Subscriptions
- 4Find Discovery+ and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel subscription and follow the confirmation steps
Some cable and internet providers bundle Discovery+ with their plans (Verizon, for example). If you got Discovery+ through a provider bundle, you may need to contact your provider directly to remove it rather than cancelling through the Discovery+ website.
What Happens After You Cancel Discovery+?
After cancelling, your Discovery+ access continues until the end of your current billing period. Once it expires, you lose access to the full content library including shows from HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Animal Planet, and Discovery Channel. Your account remains active - your watchlist, viewing history, and favorites are all preserved. If you resubscribe later, your profile and preferences pick up where you left off. Any downloaded episodes for offline viewing stop working once your subscription expires. Discovery+ does not have a free tier, so once your paid access ends, you cannot watch any content without resubscribing.
Alternatives to Discovery+
If you are leaving Discovery+, several alternatives carry similar content. Max (formerly HBO Max) at $9.99/month includes a large portion of the Discovery+ catalog since Warner Bros. Discovery merged the libraries. If you already subscribe to Max, you likely have access to most Discovery+ content without needing a separate subscription. Hulu ($7.99/month) carries many reality shows and has a strong documentary library. YouTube has a massive free catalog of home improvement, cooking, and nature content that covers the same niches as HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet. Tubi and Pluto TV are free ad-supported services with reality and documentary content. Use RecurStop to keep track of which streaming services you are paying for so you can drop the ones that overlap and avoid paying for content you already have through another subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Discovery+ offer a free trial?
Discovery+ occasionally offers free trials for new subscribers, typically 7 days. Availability depends on your region and whether you have had a trial before. Check discoveryplus.com for current offers. Some partner bundles through cable providers also include extended trial periods.
Can I get a refund from Discovery+?
No. Discovery+ does not issue refunds for subscription charges. When you cancel, your access continues until the end of the billing period you already paid for. If you believe you were charged in error or did not authorize a renewal, contact Discovery+ support through their help center for assistance.
Is Discovery+ content available on Max (HBO Max)?
Yes, partially. Since Warner Bros. Discovery merged its streaming platforms, a significant portion of Discovery+ content is now available on Max. If you already subscribe to Max, check whether the Discovery+ shows you watch are available there before maintaining two separate subscriptions. Some exclusive Discovery+ originals may not yet be on Max.
Will deleting the Discovery+ app cancel my subscription?
No. Deleting the app from your phone does not cancel your subscription or stop billing. You must actively cancel through the Discovery+ website, Apple subscription settings, or Google Play subscription settings depending on how you originally signed up. Uninstalling the app only removes it from your device.
Can I cancel Discovery+ if I got it through a bundle?
If you received Discovery+ through a provider bundle (such as Verizon or a cable package), you typically cannot cancel it through the Discovery+ website. Contact your provider directly to remove Discovery+ from your bundle. If you signed up separately through Discovery+ or an app store, use the standard cancellation steps above.