Cancel Washington Post in 2026: Stop the Auto-Renewal
Updated February 2026 • 5 min read
WaPo Pricing
- Promo: $4/month or $1/week for first year
- Digital: $12/month ($144/year) after promo
- Premium Digital: $17/month ($204/year) — ad-free + puzzles
How to Cancel Washington Post
- Go to washingtonpost.com/my-account/subscriptions
- Click "Cancel subscription"
- Complete the cancellation flow (retention offers will appear)
- Alternatively, email cancelsubscription@washpost.com
Unlike WSJ, WaPo allows online cancellation — a small mercy.
Free Access to WaPo
- Library card: Many US libraries (including DC Public Library) offer free WaPo digital access
- Amazon Prime: Prime members occasionally get free WaPo access — check your Prime benefits
- .edu email: Students and faculty often get free or heavily discounted access
- Apple News+: $13/month includes WaPo + WSJ + NYT + 300 more
⚡ The Same Win-Back Pattern
Like NYT, WaPo sends win-back offers 2-4 weeks after cancellation — typically $2-4/month for 6-12 months. Cancel annually, wait for the email, resubscribe at promo rate. You'll never pay full price.
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NYT + WSJ + WaPo + Athletic + Substack = $50-100/month. Upload your statement to JustCancel and see the total.
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