The short answer
- Where: Sign in and go to Account Settings → Billing, where your subscriptions are listed (app.ahrefs.com).
- When it ends: At the end of the billing cycle (the day before the Next billing date shown on the subscription); the account then moves to the free tier automatically and no further charges occur.
- Before you go: export Report graphs and tables (anything with an Export button), such as Site Explorer and Keywords Explorer results. What to save
- Want to keep it for less? Free plan and more. Options
Before you cancel
Export first
- Report graphs and tables (anything with an Export button), such as Site Explorer and Keywords Explorer results: Click Export at the top right of the graph or table (in some tools, such as Keywords Explorer, it's in the three-dot menu); for tables, choose the number of rows and the format (CSV for graphs; table exports offer format options, and Keywords Explorer can export to Google Sheets). Exports count against your plan's Export rows per month. Ahrefs has no obligation to store or transfer your content, so export before the paid period ends help.ahrefs.com ahrefs.com
What happens to your data
Not stated for cancelling: the account stays on the free tier until you ask support to delete it. The Terms say Ahrefs has no obligation to store, extract or transfer your User Content.
What you lose
- Paid tools and limits; the free tier keeps Site Explorer and Site Audit only for websites you verify
- Unverified projects over the free tier's limit, which are frozen and stop working in every tool
- Pay-as-you-go usage already accrued is still billed
Cancel, by who bills you
Pick the route for whoever charges you: the name on your card statement or receipt tells you.
In Account settings
- Sign in and go to Account Settings → Billing, where your subscriptions are listedYou should see:
Subscriptions
- Open the subscription and follow the prompts to cancel it
- Optional: once the paid period has ended and the account is on the free tier, delete your saved card under Account Settings → Billing → Payment Methods
- Access ends
- At the end of the billing cycle (the day before the Next billing date shown on the subscription); the account then moves to the free tier automatically and no further charges occur
- Refunds
- Ahrefs has no obligation to refund unless the law requires it; you can email a written refund request for non-use, which Ahrefs reviews at its discretion
- Fees
- Pay-as-you-go usage accrued under the plan is still charged after the plan ends
By email or live chat
- Email support@ahrefs.com from the email address registered to your Ahrefs account and ask to cancel, or write in the live chat (chat icon, bottom right of ahrefs.com)
- Access ends
- At the end of the Subscription Period; the plan's products stay available until then
- Refunds
- No refund obligation unless the law requires it; a written request for non-use is reviewed at Ahrefs' discretion
Source: ahrefs.com help.ahrefs.com
Business contract
- Follow the renewal and cancellation terms in your signed Enterprise agreement; the public Terms of Service don't apply to it
Questions people ask
Can I get a refund if I cancel Ahrefs?
In Account settings: Ahrefs has no obligation to refund unless the law requires it; you can email a written refund request for non-use, which Ahrefs reviews at its discretion. By email or live chat: No refund obligation unless the law requires it; a written request for non-use is reviewed at Ahrefs' discretion.
Source: ahrefs.com
If I cancel Ahrefs, when does my access end?
In Account settings: At the end of the billing cycle (the day before the Next billing date shown on the subscription); the account then moves to the free tier automatically and no further charges occur. By email or live chat: At the end of the Subscription Period; the plan's products stay available until then.
Source: help.ahrefs.com ahrefs.com
Is there a fee to cancel Ahrefs?
In Account settings: Pay-as-you-go usage accrued under the plan is still charged after the plan ends.
Source: ahrefs.com
What happens to my data when I cancel Ahrefs?
Not stated for cancelling: the account stays on the free tier until you ask support to delete it. The Terms say Ahrefs has no obligation to store, extract or transfer your User Content.
Source: help.ahrefs.com
Keep it for less
Before cancelling, check whether one of these does the job. Offers change and differ by account.
- Free plan Cancelling moves you to a free account with 6 tools (Site Explorer, Site Audit, Web Analytics, Social Media Manager, AI Content Helper and SEO Toolbar). Site Explorer and Site Audit work only for websites you verify, with limits such as 1000 backlinks and keywords visible at once and 5000 crawl credits a month per project help.ahrefs.com help.ahrefs.com
- Cheaper plan Starter is a cheaper monthly plan than Lite. Plan downgrades take effect after the end of the current Subscription Period help.ahrefs.com ahrefs.com
- Pay yearly Annual billing is almost 20% off; to switch from monthly, contact Support at support@ahrefs.com or on Live Chat help.ahrefs.com
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- The person signs in and handles any two-factor code; an agent should never ask for a password.
- Only the Owner or an Admin can manage the subscription; the Owner role belongs to whoever registered the account
- There is no pause option: cancel, then resubscribe later
- Cancelling doesn't delete the account. Deletion needs a request to support (email from the registered address, or live chat), then a confirmation email; accounts with unpaid bills can't be deleted
- A saved card can only be deleted after the paid period ends and the account is on the free tier (cards can be replaced any time)
- Subscriptions bought from unauthorized resellers can be blocked with no refund
- Ahrefs offers no free trials and no nonprofit discounts
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Sources
- How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Navigate to Account Settings → Billing to access your subscriptions, then proceed with the cancellation by following the prompts.
(the cancel steps) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Cancelling your subscription will cause your subscription to terminate at the the end of its billing cycle (The day before the Next billing date mentioned in your subscription).
(when the plan ends) - Terms of Service
Any cancellation of a Subscription Plan will take effect at the end of the Subscription Period
(cancellation takes effect at the period end) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Once subscription is terminated, your account will change to the free tier. No further charges will occur unless you resubscribe.
(the account drops to the free tier) - How do I add and manage users to my account's workspace?
has access to all objects in the workspace and can manage workspace settings, subscription, and users.
(Admins manage the subscription) - How do I add and manage users to my account's workspace?
has the same permissions as the Admin level. It is automatically assigned to the person who initially registered for the account, and cannot be changed from within Ahrefs.
(the Owner role) - Terms of Service
Unless expressly provided for by applicable law, we have no obligation to provide refunds in any instance.
(the refund policy) - Terms of Service
You may request for a refund via email in writing to
(a written refund request for non-use) - Terms of Service
This will continue for any accrued pay-as-you-go usage even after the cessation of such Subscription Plan for any reason
(pay-as-you-go charges continue) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Only then will you be able to remove your saved payment method.
(removing the card after the plan ends) - Terms of Service
You may cancel a Subscription Plan through your Account or by contacting us at
(cancelling by contacting Ahrefs) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Should you still encounter any issues with subscription cancellation, please send us your request to
(the email route) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
from your account registered email in Ahrefs or drop a note in our live chat (click the chat icon in the bottom right corner).
(write from the registered email, or use live chat) - Terms of Service
The Terms do not apply to you where you have executed an Enterprise agreement with us for Ahrefs Services.
(Enterprise agreements have their own terms) - Terms of Service — USA
where you have executed an Enterprise agreement with us for Ahrefs Services.
(the same Enterprise exclusion in the US terms) - Do you have annual packages? What payment methods are available?
payment with invoice, or wire transfer
(Enterprise invoice billing) - What can I use for free in Ahrefs?
A free account gives you access to the following 6 tools
(the free account) - What can I use for free in Ahrefs?
Available for websites you can prove ownership for
(free tools need a verified site) - What can I use for free in Ahrefs?
1000 backlinks & keywords visible at once
(a free Site Explorer limit) - What can I use for free in Ahrefs?
5000 crawl credits/month per project
(a free Site Audit limit) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
You can consider purchasing the Starter plan, which is a cheaper monthly plan than Lite.
(the cheaper Starter plan) - Terms of Service
Any changes to a Subscription Plan, such as an upgrade or downgrade, will only take effect after the end of the Subscription Period.
(when a downgrade applies) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
almost 20% off all annual billing
(the annual discount) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
To start saving and be billed annually instead of monthly, please contact Support via
(how to switch to annual) - How can we export an Ahrefs report?
You can export any graph or table that has an "Export" button on the top right.
(what can be exported) - How can we export an Ahrefs report?
Export rows per month
(exports use the plan's row allowance) - Terms of Service
Ahrefs has no obligation to store, extract or transfer any User Content to you under any circumstance.
(export before leaving) - What is a frozen project?
Any unverified project that exceeds your subscription limit is automatically frozen.
(projects over the limit are frozen) - What is a frozen project?
Frozen projects become inactive and won't work in any tool.
(what a frozen project loses) - Can I pause or suspend my subscription?
Unfortunately, there is no option to pause your subscription at Ahrefs.
(no pause) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
You must contact our support team and request to have your account deleted.
(deleting the account is a separate request) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Do note that accounts that have outstanding bills cannot be deleted. The unpaid bills must be settled first.
(unpaid bills block deletion) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
please wait for a confirmation email from our team that your account has been deleted.
(deletion is confirmed by email) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
Cards cannot be deleted while subscriptions are active.
(cards stay while a plan is active) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
Purchasing a subscription from an unauthorized third party violates our terms and conditions
(reseller warning) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
Currently we do not offer any special pricing, discounts or free access for non-profits.
(no nonprofit discount) - Do you offer any discounts or free trials?
We don't provide any free trials, but you can check out our free account
(no free trials) - How do I unsubscribe / cancel my subscription / delete my account?
You may unsubscribe/ cancel your subscription via "Billing" tab under Account settings.
(the Billing tab) - Terms of Service
for non-use. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to review and determine such requests.
(refund requests are for non-use and reviewed at Ahrefs' discretion)
Not confirmed yet
- Ahrefs' pricing page couldn't be checked, so current plan prices aren't confirmed; the annual discount is from Ahrefs' help center
- The cancel flow's screens, any reason prompt or offer, and a confirmation email are not documented
- Enterprise renewal and notice terms are in private agreements and are not public
- How long data is kept after cancelling or after account deletion is not stated
- Whether removing workspace members lowers the bill is not documented
Independent re-check, 2026-10-06
A second reviewer re-read the official pages and corrected what was wrong or missing. The JSON lists what changed.
Checked against official help pages, 2026-09-29. Cancel flows change: if this one did, tell us at support@stackcut.io. Stackcut Exits is open data (CC BY 4.0).
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