How to Cancel Doodle
Canceling Doodle is done through the account settings on the Doodle website. You can downgrade to the free plan or delete your account entirely. The process takes about 3–5 minutes and can be completed without contacting support. Your active polls remain accessible even after downgrading.
Quick Answer
To cancel Doodle, go to doodle.com and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you're logged into the account that owns the paid subscription. Then go to settings > billing, and click 'cancel subscription' or 'downgrade'. The process takes about 8 minutes.Doodle does not offer refunds for unused portions of monthly or annual subscriptions.
How to Cancel Doodle
Follow these steps to cancel your Doodle subscription
Log into your Doodle account
Go to doodle.com and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you're logged into the account that owns the paid subscription.
Go to Settings > Billing
Click on your profile icon or avatar, then navigate to 'Settings' and select 'Billing' or 'Subscription' to view your plan details.
Click 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Downgrade'
Select the option to cancel your paid plan. Doodle will show you what features you'll lose and may offer a discounted rate to stay.
Confirm cancellation
Complete the cancellation form, confirm your decision, and check your email for a confirmation message from Doodle. Save this for your records.
Doodle Refund Policy
Doodle does not offer refunds for unused portions of monthly or annual subscriptions. Your paid features remain active until the end of the current billing cycle, after which you're downgraded to the free plan.
Export Your Data First
Make sure to save your important data before canceling Doodle
Review and save results from your active and past polls before canceling
Screenshot or note down participant responses from important polls
Export calendar entries created by Doodle from your connected calendar app
What Happens After You Cancel Doodle
Your account reverts to the free plan with ads and limited poll features
Existing polls remain accessible but new polls are limited
Custom branding and ad-free experience are removed
Common Cancellation Issues
Can't find the cancel option
The cancellation option is in Settings > Billing, not in the main account settings. Make sure you're logged in as the subscription owner, not a team member.
Still seeing ads after expecting ad-free
After canceling, your account reverts to the free plan which includes ads. This is expected behavior — only paid plans are ad-free.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canceling Doodle
Can I cancel Doodle at any time?
Yes, Doodle subscriptions can be canceled at any time. You'll retain paid features until the end of your current billing period, then be downgraded to the free plan.
What happens to my polls after canceling Doodle?
Existing polls remain accessible after canceling. However, you'll be limited to the free plan's poll creation limits going forward.
Does Doodle offer refunds?
Doodle does not offer refunds for unused subscription time. Your paid features continue until the billing period ends.
Can I delete my Doodle account entirely?
Yes, you can delete your Doodle account from Account Settings. This permanently removes your account, polls, and data. This action cannot be undone.
Official Resources
- Doodle Official Cancellation Page — Doodle's own help documentation for account cancellation.
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