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How to cancel Ancestry

Ancestry costs about $24.99/mo (U.S. Discovery (monthly)), or about $300 a year. Here's how to stop it, step by step, from the official help page.

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Sign in when asked and you land right on the page to cancel. If they offer you a discount, look for “No thanks” or “Continue to cancel”.

Steps to cancel Ancestry

  1. Go to Account Settings on Ancestry.
  2. Under Membership, select Cancel membership (or Cancel trial).
  3. Follow the prompts until you get a cancellation confirmation number.
  4. Repeat for any other memberships.

From the official help page. Checked October 2026. Price source.

Paid through your iPhone or iPad?

Then you cancel there instead:

  1. Open Settings and tap your name.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Tap the subscription you want to cancel.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription (scroll down if needed).
  5. No Cancel button or red expiry text means it's already cancelled.

Official help

Paid through Google Play?

Then you cancel there instead:

  1. Open Subscriptions in the Google Play app.
  2. Select the subscription you want to cancel.
  3. Tap Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Official help

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Questions people ask

How do I cancel Ancestry?

Go to Account Settings on Ancestry. Under Membership, select Cancel membership (or Cancel trial). Follow the prompts until you get a cancellation confirmation number. Repeat for any other memberships.

How much does Ancestry cost in 2026?

Ancestry costs about $24.99/mo (U.S. Discovery (monthly)), or about $300 a year. $119 for 6 months; World Explorer from $39.99, All Access from $59.99. Prices vary by plan, location and account, so check the official page. Checked October 2026.

Will I still have access after I cancel Ancestry?

Cancel at least two business days before renewal (two days before a trial ends). Some 6- or 12-month plans paid monthly charge an early-cancel fee.

Is there a free alternative to Ancestry?

Yes: FamilySearch, Find a Grave, National Archives genealogy.

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