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How to cancel feedly and avoid getting trapped in auto-renewal charges

What feedly is and why you might want to cancel

Feedly is a cloud-based content aggregator that brings your favourite blogs, news sites, and RSS feeds into one organized dashboard. You can read, sort, and share articles without jumping between websites. The service offers a free Basic plan with limited sources, plus Pro and Pro+ paid tiers that unlock search, integrations with tools like Zapier and Buffer, and AI-powered content sorting called Leo.

You might cancel Feedly if you've stopped using RSS feeds, found a cheaper alternative, or simply want to reduce your subscription costs. Whatever your reason, Stopee is here to walk you through the cancellation process step by step and help you protect your money.

Free vs. paid tiers at a glance

Understanding what you're paying for makes the cancellation decision clearer. Feedly's pricing varies depending on where you subscribed: through the web, Google Play, or the Apple App Store. Your cancellation route depends entirely on where you started your subscription.

Feedly pricing and what each plan includes

Here's the complete breakdown of Feedly's current pricing in Canadian dollars so you can decide if your paid plan is worth keeping.

Should you keep paying or cancel?

Before you cancel, ask yourself: am I actually using Feedly every week? Do I need the Pro features like search and integrations, or could the free Basic tier meet my needs? If you subscribe through the Apple App Store or Google Play, you're likely overpaying compared to Feedly's direct web pricing. Many Feedly subscribers cancel because they realize they're paying for features they never use or because they've switched to another reader altogether.

How to cancel feedly based on where you subscribed

Your cancellation steps depend entirely on your subscription source. Stopee has identified four distinct cancellation routes, and choosing the wrong one could leave your subscription active. Follow the section that matches where you first signed up.

Cancel feedly if you subscribed via the web (feedly.com)

This is the fastest and most straightforward cancellation method. You have full control and can process your cancellation instantly from your account settings.

1. Open your web browser and go to feedly.com.
2. Sign in with your email and password.
   • If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot password?" and follow the reset email.
3. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" or navigate directly to https://feedly.com/i/account/billing.
4. Scroll to the "Subscriptions" or "Billing" section.
   • Look for your active subscription plan (Pro or Pro+).
5. Click "Cancel subscription" or "Manage subscription" next to your plan.
   • Pro tip: Feedly may offer you a discount to stay - this is optional. You can still cancel if you wish.
6. Confirm your cancellation by clicking the final "Cancel" button.
   • You will receive a confirmation email immediately.

What happens next: Your subscription cancels at the end of your current billing cycle. You keep access to Pro features until that date, then your account automatically downgrades to the free Basic plan. No payment is charged after cancellation.

Cancel feedly if you subscribed through google play

Google Play handles your subscription independently from Feedly's website, so you must cancel through the Google Play Store app or website, not through Feedly itself.

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
   • Alternatively, visit play.google.com in your web browser and sign in with your Google account.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
   • On the web version, click your account image in the top right.
3. Select "Subscriptions" or "Manage subscriptions."
4. Find and tap "Feedly" in your active subscriptions list.
5. Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm.
   • Google Play will ask why you're cancelling - this is optional feedback.
6. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
   • You will receive a confirmation email from Google Play.

Important note: After your Google Play subscription ends, you can switch to Feedly's direct web billing if you wish to continue with a paid plan. Visit Feedly's help docs to learn how to migrate from Google Play billing to web billing.

Cancel feedly if you subscribed through apple's app store

Just like Google Play, the Apple App Store manages your subscription independently. You cancel through your iPhone or iPad settings, not through Feedly's app or website.

1. On your iOS device, open "Settings."
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.
   • This opens your Apple ID account menu.
3. Select "Subscriptions."
4. Tap "Feedly" in your active subscriptions list.
5. Tap "Cancel subscription."
   • Apple may show you a confirmation message or offer - you can dismiss this and proceed.
6. Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing period.
   • You will receive a confirmation email from Apple.

Pro tip: Your paid features remain active until your current App Store billing cycle expires. After that, your Feedly account reverts to the free Basic plan unless you migrate to direct Feedly web billing.

Cancel feedly by sending formal written notice

If you prefer to cancel in writing or need a formal record for legal or accounting purposes, you can send a registered letter to Feedly's corporate address. This method is slower than self-service cancellation but provides documented proof of your cancellation request.

1. Prepare a cancellation letter that includes:
   • Your full name and email address associated with your Feedly account
   • Your request to cancel your subscription effective immediately
   • Today's date
   • Your signature
2. Address your letter to:
   • Feedly, Inc.
     285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 250
     Palo Alto, CA 94301
     USA
3. Send your letter by registered mail (with proof of delivery) from Canada Post.
   • This creates a legal record that Feedly received your cancellation request.
4. Keep your tracking receipt and delivery confirmation.
   • Pro tip: Take a photo of your letter before mailing it.
5. Also send an email to Feedly's support address noting that you sent a formal cancellation notice by registered mail.
   • This speeds up processing and creates a second communication trail.

Timeline: Formal written cancellations typically take 5 to 10 business days to process after Feedly receives your letter. Your subscription remains active during this period, so self-service cancellation is faster if you need immediate action.

Refunds and your consumer rights in canada

Stopee wants you to know your rights when cancelling Feedly. Canadian consumer protection laws give you specific protections, and Feedly's own policies provide additional safeguards within a narrow window.

When you can get a refund from feedly

Feedly's self-service billing page offers automatic refunds only in one specific scenario: if you were charged for a renewal or your first year subscription within the last 5 days, you can request a refund directly through your account. This is Feedly's own policy, not a legal requirement.

1. Sign in to your Feedly account at feedly.com/i/account/billing.
2. Look for a "Request refund" button or link if you were charged within the last 5 days.
   • This button only appears if you're eligible.
3. Click the button and confirm your refund request.
   • Feedly processes the refund within 5 to 7 business days.

Warning: If your charge was older than 5 days, Feedly's self-service refund option is no longer available. You will need to contact Feedly's support team directly, although they may decline.

Refunds for apple app store or google play subscriptions

If you subscribed through Apple or Google, those platforms handle refunds independently of Feedly. Contact Apple or Google directly, not Feedly.

• Apple: Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, select your Feedly subscription, and request a refund. Apple grants refunds within 90 days of purchase if you believe you've received a service that didn't meet your expectations.
• Google Play: Go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions, select Feedly, and request a refund. Google typically allows refunds within 48 hours of your initial purchase for that billing cycle.

Your legal rights under canadian consumer protection law

Canadian consumer protection legislation does not guarantee an automatic 14-day refund for digital subscriptions like Feedly. However, you have rights under provincial consumer protection acts and federal competition law.

• Misrepresentation or hidden auto-renewal: If Feedly failed to clearly disclose the auto-renewal terms or misrepresented the service, you can request a refund under provincial Consumer Protection Acts.
• Non-delivery of service: If Feedly's service was unavailable or non-functional for an extended period, you may have grounds for a refund or credit.
• Escalation to authorities: If Feedly refuses to refund you and you believe you have a legitimate consumer protection claim, contact your provincial consumer protection office. In Ontario, that's the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. In British Columbia, it's the Office of the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and the Consumer Protection BC. Stopee recommends gathering your proof of purchase, screenshots of the service, and your correspondence with Feedly before contacting regulators.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Cancelling Feedly doesn't delete your account or your saved articles immediately. Understanding what you keep and what you lose helps you plan your transition.

Access and data retention after cancellation

When your paid subscription ends, your Feedly account automatically downgrades to the free Basic plan. You keep all your saved articles and reading history, but you lose access to premium features.

• Your saved articles and reading history remain in your account indefinitely on the Basic plan.
• You can still read and search your Basic sources, but you lose Pro search capabilities.
• Integrations with Buffer, Zapier, LinkedIn, and IFTTT stop working immediately.
• If you had Pro+, you lose access to Leo AI sorting and the ability to follow Google News feeds.
• Your source limit drops to 100 (from unlimited on Pro).
• You can export your feeds anytime before or after cancellation by downloading an OPML file from your account settings.

Pro tip: Before your cancellation takes effect, export your OPML file and save it to your computer. This gives you a backup of all your feeds that you can import into another reader if you decide to switch services later.

Common mistakes when cancelling feedly

We know cancellation frustration is real, and one misstep can leave you charged when you shouldn't be. Here are the traps Stopee has seen consumers fall into.

Mistake 1: cancelling in the wrong place

The single most common error is trying to cancel through Feedly's website when your subscription actually comes from Apple or Google. When you cancel in the wrong place, nothing happens to your actual subscription - it continues to renew and charge you every month.

• Check your receipt. Look at your bank or credit card statement. Is the charge coming from "Feedly Inc." or from "Apple iTunes" or "Google Play"? That tells you where to cancel.
• Verify in your account. Sign in to Feedly.com and check your billing page. If it says "No active subscription," your subscription is through a mobile app, not through Feedly directly.

Mistake 2: assuming cancellation happens immediately

Cancellation requests process at the end of your current billing cycle, not instantly. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your renewal date is the 20th, you will still be charged on the 20th. Your cancellation takes effect after that charge posts.

• Mark your calendar with your next renewal date before you cancel.
• If you cancel and are charged again after cancellation, you have grounds to dispute the charge with your credit card company or request a refund from Feedly.

Mistake 3: not checking for the 5-day refund window

If you cancel immediately after being charged, you might still be within Feedly's 5-day automatic refund window. Many cancellers don't check their billing page for the refund button and lose money unnecessarily.

• Always visit your billing page immediately after cancelling and look for a "Request refund" button.
• If the button is there, use it - there's no reason not to.

Mistake 4: not keeping your cancellation confirmation

Without a record of your cancellation request, you cannot dispute unauthorized charges. Always screenshot or photograph your confirmation.

• Screenshot your final cancellation confirmation page.
• Save the confirmation email from Feedly, Apple, or Google.
• If you cancelled by registered mail, save your postal receipt and delivery confirmation.

Cancellation checklist for feedly

Before you cancel, use this checklist to make sure you've covered every step. Stopee has designed this to help you avoid surprise charges and keep your data safe.

Reviews and alternatives to feedly

Before you cancel, you might want to know what other readers exist and whether Feedly truly isn't right for you. Stopee encourages informed decisions.

Why readers switch from feedly

• Cost: Feedly Pro at CAD $20/month adds up. Alternatives like The Old Reader or Inoreader offer similar features at half the price.
• AI sorting: Feedly's Leo AI only comes on the Pro+ plan. If you only want basic aggregation, the free tier from most competitors meets your needs.
• Integration limits: Some readers integrate with more services than Feedly does.
• Mobile experience: The Feedly app on iOS and Android has mixed reviews for simplicity and speed.
• Privacy concerns: Some users prefer open-source readers like Miniflux that they can self-host.

Popular alternatives to consider

• The Old Reader: Free or EUR 1.99/month. Simple, reliable, minimal ads. Great for basic RSS reading.
• Inoreader: Free or EUR 2.99/month. Similar features to Feedly Pro, often cheaper.
• NewsBlur: Free or USD 3.99/month. Open-source-friendly, strong privacy focus.
• Miniflux: Free if you host it yourself, or hosted versions start around USD 10/month. Complete privacy and control.

Formal cancellation address and escalation contacts

If you need to send formal written notice or escalate a dispute with Feedly, use this information. Stopee recommends keeping records of all communication for your protection.

Feedly's corporate address

Send formal cancellation notices or dispute letters to:

Feedly, Inc.
285 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 250
Palo Alto, CA 94301
USA

Always send by registered mail with proof of delivery so you have evidence that Feedly received your notice.

Escalation and consumer protection resources

If Feedly refuses to honour your cancellation or issue a refund, contact your provincial consumer protection office:

• Ontario: Ministry of Government and Consumer Services - 1-800-889-9768
• British Columbia: Consumer Protection BC - 1-888-564-9963
• Alberta: Fair Trading Act complaints - contact the Government of Alberta
• Québec: Office of the Protecteur du consommateur
• Other provinces: Search "[your province] consumer protection" to find your provincial authority

You can also dispute unauthorized charges with your credit card company or bank, which has legal obligation to investigate your claim.

Cancelling feedly with confidence

Cancelling a subscription shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle. Your account, your money, your rules. Stopee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions cleanly and without stress, and the same steps work for Feedly: identify where you subscribed, follow the correct cancellation path, save your confirmation, and verify that your cancellation took effect.

The key is knowing your rights. You have 5 days to request a refund on Feedly's own platform if you were just charged. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you have different windows with those companies. And if Feedly ever refuses a legitimate cancellation or wrongfully charges you after cancellation, your provincial consumer protection law and your credit card company both stand behind you.

Cancel today using the steps above, export your feeds if you need them, and move forward with confidence. Stopee is here whenever you need clarity on subscription cancellation, whether it's Feedly or any other service.