Washington Post price (October 2026) and how to cancel

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Applies to: Washington Post digital-only and All-Access subscriptions in the US bought on washingtonpost.com or through Apple / Google / Amazon.
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In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Washington Post digital All-Access / Core plans commonly list about $120/year at renewal, with introductory first-year offers (examples around $40) - Confirm the live total on subscribe.washingtonpost.com. Cancel digital-only in My Post → Account → Subscription, or in Apple/Google/Amazon if that partner bills you (WaPo Help: cancel digital).

Access continues through the current billing period. Uninstalling the app does not cancel.

Match the statement: WASHINGTON POST, APPLE.COM/BILL, Google or Amazon Channels.

Who bills you

Who bills youWhere to cancelOfficial help
washingtonpost.com / My PostAccount → Subscription → CancelWaPo Help: cancel digital
Apple / Google / AmazonCancel in that store's SubscriptionsApple; Google Play
Print or print+digital paths can differ from digital-only cancel steps - use the Help article that matches your product.

Current prices

PlanPrice (US)What you get
All-Access / Core annual renewal~$120/yrCommon US digital list - Confirm subscribe page
Intro first yearConfirm at checkoutPromotional offers rotate
Monthly optionsConfirm at checkoutWhen offered
~$120/year renewal widely listed for US digital All-Access/Core as of October 18, 2026; intro SKUs Confirm at subscribe.washingtonpost.com.

How to cancel Washington Post

If WaPo bills you on the web

  1. Sign in to My Post on washingtonpost.com.
  2. Open Account → Subscription.
  3. Choose Cancel and confirm the end date.

If Apple bills you

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Tap Washington Post.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.

If Google Play bills you

  1. Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
  2. Tap Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
  3. Select Washington Post.
  4. Tap Cancel subscription, pick a reason and confirm.

How to confirm it worked

You're done when:

  • Subscription settings or the store shows WaPo not renewing.
  • No new Washington Post charge posts after the end date.

Source: WaPo Help: cancel digital-only.

Common problems

  • Only deleted the app. Billing continues.
  • Cancelled on the website when Apple billed you. Use Apple Subscriptions.
  • Assumed intro price renews unchanged. Check Account for the renewal rate.
  • Cancelled digital while print was the real product. Match the receipt.

What we checked

Verified on official Washington Post Help (October 18, 2026): cancel path on digital cancel article.

Dollar amounts: Confirm live subscribe / Account totals.

Intro vs renewal

First-year promos are temporary - Account shows the next charge.

Partners

Apple/Google/Amazon-billed subs must be cancelled in that store.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Washington Post digital?

Commonly about $120/year at renewal with lower intros - confirm live.

Does deleting the app cancel it?

No.

Where do I cancel?

My Post → Account → Subscription, or the partner store.

When does cancel take effect?

At the end of the current billing period.