How to Cancel Findmypast Subscription (2026 Guide)

Cancel Online

1. Go to findmypast.com and sign in
2. Click your name → My Account
3. Go to Subscription
4. Click Cancel Subscription
5. Follow prompts — they'll show what you lose and may offer a discount
6. Confirm cancellation

Your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period.

Export Your Family Tree First

1. Go to your family tree on Findmypast
2. Click Settings or Tree Settings
3. Click Export tree → choose GEDCOM format
4. Download the file — you can import it into FamilySearch, Ancestry, or any genealogy software

Findmypast Pricing

• Starter (UK): $13.95/mo — basic UK records
• Premium (World): $21.95/mo — international records + newspapers
• Annual saves ~30%: Worth it only if you'll actively research all year

Free Genealogy Alternatives

• FamilySearch.org: Completely free, run by the LDS Church. Billions of records, best free genealogy site
• Public library access: Many libraries offer free Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com access on-site
• Find A Grave: Free cemetery and burial records
• National Archives (archives.gov): Free access to census, military, immigration records
• State vital records: Birth, death, marriage records — many states offer free online search

FamilySearch alone covers most of what Findmypast offers. Start there before paying for any genealogy subscription.

Findmypast vs. Ancestry

• Findmypast strengths: British Isles records, Irish ancestry, newspaper archives
• Ancestry strengths: Largest global database, DNA matching, better US records
• If choosing one: Ancestry has the bigger database. But check FamilySearch first — it's free and has most of the same records.