How to Cancel OkCupid Premium in 2026 — Stop Paying $34.99/Month for Dating
Updated February 2026 • 4 min read
Cancel on iPhone
- Settings → Tap your name → Subscriptions
- Find OkCupid → Cancel Subscription
Cancel on Android
- Google Play → Profile → Payments & subscriptions
- Find OkCupid → Cancel subscription
Cancel on Website
- Go to okcupid.com/settings
- Click Subscription or Billing
- Click Cancel subscription
- Walk through the retention flow
OkCupid Tiers
- Free: Matching, messaging (mutual likes only), basic filters
- Basic ($7.99-14.99/mo): See who likes you, no ads, advanced filters
- Premium ($24.99-34.99/mo): Everything in Basic + see read receipts, profile boost, who viewed you
Do Paid Features Help You Match?
Honestly, not much:
- "See who likes you" — The most useful feature, but if someone likes you, they'll appear in your free matches eventually
- Read receipts: Knowing someone read your message but didn't reply is demoralizing, not helpful
- Profile boost: Temporary visibility spike — better photos and a filled-out profile have permanent impact
- Advanced filters: Useful for dealbreakers (height, politics, etc.) but free matching already uses compatibility scores
💡 OkCupid's Free Advantage
Unlike Tinder and Bumble, OkCupid's free tier still lets you message mutual matches and answer compatibility questions. The questions-based matching is actually what makes OkCupid unique — and it's entirely free. Answer 100+ questions for better match quality instead of paying for Premium.
The Match Group Problem
OkCupid is owned by Match Group, which also owns Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, PlentyOfFish, and The League. They've systematically degraded free tiers across all their apps to push paid subscriptions. Features that were free in 2019 (seeing likes, advanced filters) now cost $25-50/month.
If you're paying for multiple dating apps, pick ONE, optimize your profile, and give it genuine effort for 3 months.
Free Dating Profile Tips (Worth More Than Premium)
- Photos: 5-6 recent photos, varied settings, good lighting, at least one clear face shot
- Bio: Be specific and interesting, not generic. "I make a mean carbonara and cry at Pixar movies" beats "I love to travel and laugh"
- Questions: Answer 100+ compatibility questions — this is OkCupid's secret weapon for matching
- Opening messages: Reference something specific from their profile
- Be active: The algorithm boosts profiles that log in daily
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