How to Cancel JDate 2026 — The Jewish Dating Site Owned by the Same Company as Zoosk

Updated March 2026 • 6 min read

JDate has been the go-to Jewish dating site since 1997. But it's now owned by Spark Networks — the same company behind Zoosk, Christian Mingle, and SilverSingles. At $30-60/month, it's one of the most expensive dating platforms, and the cancellation process reflects the same aggressive retention tactics across all Spark Networks properties.

⚠️ The Spark Networks Pattern: Every Spark Networks dating site (JDate, Zoosk, Christian Mingle, SilverSingles) uses the same billing infrastructure and retention playbook. If you've struggled to cancel one, you know exactly what to expect with the others.

JDate Pricing

1 month: $59.99/month
3 months: $44.99/month ($134.97 total)
6 months: $29.99/month ($179.94 total)

At nearly $60/month for the monthly plan, JDate is significantly more expensive than mainstream apps. And unlike Hinge or Bumble where the free tier lets you match and message, JDate's free tier barely lets you browse.

How to Cancel JDate Online

Log in at jdate.com
Click your profile photo → Settings
Navigate to Subscription or Manage Membership
Click Cancel Auto-Renewal or Cancel Subscription
Navigate through 3-5 retention screens with discount offers
Confirm on the final screen

🚨 The retention gauntlet: Spark Networks shows you multiple "special discount" screens before letting you cancel. Keep clicking "No thanks" or "Continue canceling" through every screen. Don't be tempted by the 50% off offers — they're available any time, not just during cancellation.

Cancel via App Store

iPhone: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → JDate → Cancel
Android: Google Play → profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → JDate → Cancel

Remember: if you subscribed on the website, you must cancel on the website. App store cancellation only works for in-app purchases.

Cancel by Email

Email support@jdate.com with:

Subject: Cancel Subscription Immediately — [Your Email]

I am requesting immediate cancellation of my JDate subscription and all future auto-renewal charges. Per the FTC Click-to-Cancel rule, please confirm cancellation within 24 hours.

Account email: [your email]

Delete Your JDate Profile

Log in → Settings → Account
Click Delete Account or Close Profile
Select reason → confirm deletion

Canceling the subscription does NOT remove your profile. Your photos and personal information remain visible until you explicitly delete the account.

Why JDate Isn't Worth the Premium Price

Tiny, shrinking user base: Niche dating sites are losing users to mainstream apps with faith filters
$60/month is absurd: That's $720/year — more than most gym memberships
Parent company struggles: Spark Networks has reported declining revenue across all its dating brands
Profile quality concerns: Smaller user pool means more inactive/abandoned profiles padding the numbers
Mainstream alternatives have caught up: Hinge, Bumble, and Hinge all support religion filters now

Free Alternatives for Jewish Dating

Hinge (free): Set religion to Jewish as a dealbreaker — filters automatically, free messaging
Bumble (free): Religion filter in preferences, women message first
Facebook Dating (free): Religious affiliation filter, large user base
Jewish community events: JCC programs, Shabbat dinners, Jewish young professionals groups — all free, all in-person
Birthright Israel trips: For 18-32 year olds — free trip, legendary for meeting other young Jewish singles

Getting a Refund

Within 3 days: Many states have cooling-off period laws — demand a full refund
Charged after canceling: Screenshot your cancellation confirmation and contact your bank for a chargeback
FTC complaint: File at reportfraud.ftc.gov if cancellation was deceptive

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Quick Cancel Guide: Jdate

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions