How to Cancel WeightWatchers (WW) in 2026 — Escape the Commitment Plan Trap

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

🚨 Most WW plans have a commitment period. If you signed up for a 3-month or 6-month commitment, you'll be charged an early termination fee for canceling before it ends. Check your plan type first.

Cancel Online

Go to weightwatchers.com/us/account/settings
Sign in → Account Settings
Click Cancel membership
They'll show retention offers and your commitment status
If within commitment: you'll see the early termination fee amount
Confirm cancellation

Cancel by Phone

If the website gives you trouble:

Call 1-800-651-6000
Say "cancel my membership" — expect a retention pitch
Ask about any early termination fees before confirming
Request email confirmation

The Commitment Plan Trap

WW offers two pricing structures:

Month-to-month ($23-45/mo): Cancel anytime, no fee. More expensive per month.
Commitment plan ($10-23/mo): Lower price, but locked in for 3-6 months. Early cancellation = pay remaining months at difference between commitment and monthly rate.

Example: On a 6-month commitment at $15/mo, canceling after 2 months means paying the $30/mo rate for those 2 months retroactively ($30 fee).

WW Plans and Pricing

Digital ($23/mo or $10/mo commitment): App-only, points tracking, recipes
Workshops + Digital ($35-45/mo): In-person meetings + app
Clinical ($99/mo): Includes GLP-1 medication prescriptions (Ozempic, Wegovy)

⚠️ WW Clinical with GLP-1 medications: If you're canceling the Clinical plan, talk to your doctor first. Stopping GLP-1 medications abruptly can cause rebound weight gain. Your doctor can help you taper or transition to a direct prescription.

Free Weight Loss Alternatives

MyFitnessPal (free): Calorie tracking with large food database
LoseIt (free): Calorie counting with barcode scanner
MacroFactor ($72/yr): AI-adjusted calorie targets based on your actual metabolism — smarter than points
r/loseit subreddit: Free community support, 4M+ members, evidence-based advice
TDEE calculators: Free online — calculate your maintenance calories, eat 500 less, lose 1 lb/week
Your doctor: Free annual wellness visit (covered by insurance) includes weight management guidance

💡 The Points System Is Just Calorie Counting

WW's "Points" system is a simplified version of calorie counting with added complexity. A free calorie tracking app + eating mostly whole foods achieves the same result. The main value of WW is the community — which r/loseit provides for free.

Get a Refund

Call 1-800-651-6000 within 14 days of signup for a full refund
After 14 days: commitment fee applies
Workshop membership: may need to cancel in-person at your location
App store subscriptions: refund through Apple/Google

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Quick Cancel Guide: Ww Weight Watchers

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions