How to Cancel Ahrefs - Step by Step Guide

Before You Cancel Ahrefs

Three things to check before you start the Ahrefs cancellation process.

Export your keyword rankings and backlink data before cancelling. Ahrefs does not provide data access after subscription ends. Go to each of your projects and export keyword rankings, backlink profiles, and any reports you want to keep as CSV files.
Export any saved keyword lists. In Keywords Explorer and Content Explorer, you can save keyword lists. Export these before cancelling as they will become inaccessible.
Ahrefs does not have a meaningful free plan to downgrade to. Cancelling Ahrefs means full loss of access to all tools (Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Content Explorer, Rank Tracker). The only free offering is a limited set of tools that do not replace the paid product.

How to Cancel Ahrefs - Step by Step

These steps apply to all Ahrefs paid plans (Lite, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise). The process is done through the Ahrefs web app at ahrefs.com - you cancel directly from the Billing section of your account.

1
Sign in to ahrefs.com
Go to ahrefs.com and sign in with your account.
2
Click your account name and go to Billing
Click your account name or avatar in the top-right corner, then select "Billing" from the dropdown.
3
Navigate to Subscription
In the Billing section, find your active subscription details.
4
Click Cancel subscription
Find the "Cancel subscription" option and click it. Ahrefs will confirm your cancellation date and what access you retain until then.
5
Confirm the cancellation
Complete the confirmation. Your Ahrefs access continues until the end of the current billing period. After that, all tool access ends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my Ahrefs projects and data when I cancel?

After your Ahrefs subscription ends, you lose access to all data in your account: your tracked projects, keyword rankings history, backlink reports, and saved lists. Ahrefs does not provide a bulk data export for everything - you need to manually export what you need before cancelling. Projects and settings remain in your account if you re-subscribe later.

Does Ahrefs offer refunds when you cancel?

Ahrefs does not offer refunds for cancellations. All sales are final as stated in their terms. Your subscription access continues until the end of the paid period. If you were charged in error or believe there is a billing mistake, contact Ahrefs support.

Is there a cheaper Ahrefs plan I can downgrade to?

Yes. Ahrefs offers Lite, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise plans at significantly different price points. If the cost is the issue, contact Ahrefs support or go to Billing and switch to a lower plan. Lite is the most affordable option and includes the core Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, and Rank Tracker features with lower usage limits.

What free alternatives can I use after cancelling Ahrefs?

After cancelling Ahrefs, free alternatives for core SEO tasks include Google Search Console (organic keyword data and indexation), Google Analytics (traffic data), Ubersuggest (limited keyword research), and Bing Webmaster Tools (crawl and keyword data). None fully replace Ahrefs, but for basic tracking they cover the most essential needs.

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How to Cancel Your Ahrefs Subscription