How to Delete Your Fiverr Account — Complete Guide for Buyers and Sellers (2026)

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

Fiverr is one of the largest freelance marketplaces. Standard accounts are free — Fiverr makes money through service fees (5.5% from buyers, 20% from sellers). If you are seeing recurring charges, you likely have Fiverr Business ($149/month) or subscription-based gigs. Here is how to close your account properly.

Where Fiverr Charges Come From

• Standard account: Free to create and maintain. No monthly fee.
• Per-order fees: 5.5% service fee + $2 on orders under $75 (buyers)
• Fiverr Business: $149/month team plan with collaboration tools
• Subscription gigs: Some sellers offer recurring monthly services — check your active orders
• Fiverr Pro: Premium seller tier (no extra cost to sellers, but buyers pay more)

Before Deleting: Seller Checklist

1. Complete or cancel all active orders
2. Wait for all funds to clear (Fiverr holds funds 14 days for new sellers, 7 days for established sellers)
3. Withdraw all earnings to your bank account, PayPal, or Payoneer
4. Download your order history and tax documents (Earnings → Revenue)
5. Save any important client conversations (screenshot or copy them)
6. Download delivered files you want to keep

Before Deleting: Buyer Checklist

1. Download all delivered files from completed orders
2. Cancel any active subscription gigs
3. Save receipts for tax purposes (especially business deductions)
4. Check for Fiverr Business subscription — cancel that separately

How to Delete Your Account

1. Go to fiverr.com/settings
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page
3. Click Deactivate Account
4. Select a reason for leaving
5. Confirm deletion

If the self-service option is not available (which happens when you have active orders or pending funds):

1. Go to Fiverr Support
2. Submit a ticket requesting account deletion
3. Include your username and reason for deletion
4. Reference CCPA/GDPR data deletion rights if applicable

Cancel Fiverr Business (If Applicable)

1. Go to Fiverr Business Settings
2. Navigate to Billing
3. Click Cancel Subscription
4. This is separate from deleting your Fiverr account

Alternatives to Fiverr

For buyers:

• Upwork: Larger platform, hourly and fixed-price, better for ongoing projects
• Toptal: Premium freelancers, higher quality, higher prices
• 99designs: Best for design work specifically
• Direct hiring: Find freelancers on LinkedIn, Twitter, or industry communities

For sellers:

• Upwork: 10% commission (vs Fiverr's 20%) after $500+ with a client
• Your own website: 0% commission — use Calendly + Stripe for bookings and payments
• LinkedIn Services: Growing marketplace, leverages your professional network
• Contra: 0% commission freelance platform (they charge clients instead)