WIRED subscription price (October 2026) and how to cancel

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Applies to: WIRED digital (and print+digital) subscriptions in the US via wired.com / Condé Nast account or Apple app billing.
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In the US (as of 2026-10-18), WIRED digital offers commonly list about $80/year with rotating promos (e.g. short intro periods); the app may show about $3.99/mo or $39.99/yr — Confirm checkout (WIRED FAQ). Cancel anytime via account Manage Subscription; access continues through the paid term and refunds are generally not issued for unused time.

If you subscribed in the WIRED app, cancel in Apple Subscriptions ≥24 hours before renewal.

Jump to

Gift and third-party magazine apps (Magzter, etc.) cancel with that vendor, not WIRED directly.

Who bills you

Who bills youWhere to cancelOfficial help
WIRED / Condé Nast accountManage Subscription → CancelWIRED FAQ
Apple App StoreSettings → SubscriptionsOnly if app-billed
Only use the iPhone steps if you subscribed through the App Store (the charge on your statement says APPLE.COM/BILL). Only use the Android steps if you pay through Google Play (the charge says GOOGLE *service name). Only use the iPhone steps if you subscribed through the App Store (the charge on your statement says APPLE.COM/BILL). Cancellation typically stops renewal; access lasts to term end. Confirm FAQ for refund stance.

Current prices

PlanPrice (US)What you get
Digital annual (web)Confirm ~$80/yrPromos vary
App monthly / annualConfirm ~$3.99/mo or ~$39.99/yrIAP
Print + digitalConfirm offer
Intro promoConfirm landing offerOften limited
~$80/yr digital class checked October 18, 2026 via WIRED offer/FAQ references — Confirm Manage Subscription.

How to cancel WIRED

Web / Condé Nast

  1. Sign in to your WIRED account.
  2. Open Manage Subscription.
  3. Choose Cancel and confirm.
  4. Keep reading until the paid 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 WIRED.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.

How to confirm it worked

You're done when:

  • Manage Subscription shows canceled / ending.
  • No new WIRED charge posts after that date.

Source: WIRED FAQ — subscription management.

Common problems

  • Only signed out. Sub renews.
  • Canceled Magzter instead. Wrong vendor.
  • Expected immediate refund. Usually none mid-term.
  • Confused WaPo / NYT invoice. Different publisher.

What we checked

Checked October 18, 2026: WIRED FAQ + offer/app pricing class.

Web vs app

Cancel on the platform that charged you.

Promos

Intro rates renew higher — Confirm renewal price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is WIRED digital?

About $80/yr common on web — Confirm.

How do I cancel?

Manage Subscription in your WIRED account (or App Store).

Refund?

Generally no unused-time refund — Confirm FAQ.

Does uninstall cancel?

No.

Sources checked: WIRED FAQ, WIRED. Verified October 2026.