{"id":19358,"date":"2025-03-31T09:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T13:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/?p=19358"},"modified":"2026-01-26T08:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:13:45","slug":"hardest-subscriptions-to-cancel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/hardest-subscriptions-to-cancel\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardest Subscriptions to Cancel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/best-ecommerce-plugins-wordpress\/\">Cancelling subscriptions<\/a> has long been associated with frustration, confusion, and unnecessary delays. But that\u2019s changing, especially in the U.S., where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/03\/ftc-proposes-rule-click-cancel\">Federal Trade Commission (FTC)<\/a> has extended the enforcement deadline for its Click-to-Cancel Rule to July 14, 2025. The new rule aims to stop deceptive tactics and require that cancellation is as easy as signing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, other countries such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/consumer-protection-rights\">UK<\/a> continue taking steps to create simpler and more transparent cancellation processes, though enforcement varies across jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To evaluate how cancellation flows differ across industries, KnownHost analyzed 44 UK-based subscriptions across six major sectors: audio, entertainment, food delivery, gaming, publications, and health. The study tracked the number of clicks, screens, and dark patterns users encountered while trying to cancel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e8f4fa\">\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h1\">Methodology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h2\">Dark Patterns that were tested in the study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h3\">Subscriptions with the Most Dark Patterns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h4\">How to Protect Yourself from Cancellation Traps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h5\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h1\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this study, KnownHost created a seed list across six subscription sectors, including Audio, Food Delivery, Entertainment, Publications, Health and Gaming. 44 UK-based subscriptions were then confirmed with their free trials and were each individually canceled, recording the number of clicks and screens it required to confirm cancelation. Along with this, a list of dark patterns were investigated and counted depending on the cancelation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h2\">Dark Patterns that were tested in the study:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To uncover which subscriptions make cancellation unnecessarily difficult, KnownHost examined not just the number of clicks or screens required, but also the presence of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/most-common-dark-patterns-on-e-commerce-sites\/\">dark patterns<\/a><\/strong> which are manipulative design and language tactics used to confuse, pressure, or guilt users into staying subscribed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These deceptive practices are increasingly under regulatory scrutiny, especially with the FTC\u2019s Click-to-Cancel Rule set to enforce stricter standards starting July 14, 2025. Below are the specific dark patterns that were identified and tracked throughout the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Misdirection<\/strong> \u2013 Use of design or layout to mislead users or bury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/best-ecommerce-plugins-wordpress\/\">cancel options<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hidden Costs<\/strong> \u2013 Unexpected charges or renewals not disclosed clearly during sign-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forced Continuity<\/strong> \u2013 Making it excessively difficult to cancel or automatically renewing without clear, affirmative consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trick Questions<\/strong> \u2013 Confusing or manipulative phrasing designed to secure agreement without clear understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urgency<\/strong> \u2013 Creating false time pressure (e.g., \u201cOffer ends today!\u201d) to dissuade cancellation or prompt hasty decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmshaming<\/strong> \u2013 Language that induces guilt or shame for attempting to cancel, such as \u201cYou\u2019ll let everyone down!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>As of July 14, 2025, many of these tactics will be subject to legal penalties in the U.S. under the FTC&#8217;s Click-to-Cancel Rule if not implemented in compliance with consent and ease-of-use standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h3\">Subscriptions with the Most Dark Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Across these four sectors, a total of 84 dark patterns were recorded, requiring 121 clicks and 89 screens to cancel every subscription. Audio had the highest number of clicks with 36, whilst audio and publications had the same number of screens with 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"subscriptions patterns\" class=\"wp-image-19359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_table-2048x1163.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For misdirection, audio and entertainment were joint with 10 cases recorded, whilst health had no recorded cases and publications only 4. Forced continuity was noted with 4 cases on audio subscriptions, dropping to twice for both entertainment and publications whilst health recorded 0. Confirmshaming was the most recorded dark pattern with 33 cases, with audio providing 17 of those cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio subscriptions used dark patterns 39 times during the cancellation process, whilst health apps had the fewest due to the simplicity of cancelling through app stores. However, there was one case of urgency with the availability of a discount offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"subscription patterns bars\" class=\"wp-image-19360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-1536x1042.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_graph-2048x1389.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Publications had the most cases of urgency as they offered multiple discounts and incentives, which appeared as a limited offer, to remain subscribed. During the in-person contact, there were multiple questions to confirm cancellation which were recorded as confirmshaming. Entertainment had the joint highest cases of misdirection, along with audio, using visual methods to confuse users into selecting the wrong response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Subscription with the Most Dark Patterns: Spotify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify ranked as the subscription with the highest number of dark patterns overall:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 case of forced continuity and trick questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify presented forced continuity by defaulting to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.spotify.com\/us\/article\/cancel-premium\/\">auto-renewal<\/a> without clearly stating terms upfront and making it harder to opt out during the cancellation flow. At one point, users encountered confusing language, such as buttons labeled ambiguously (\u201cContinue\u201d instead of \u201cCancel\u201d) which is a classic trick question tactic designed to steer users away from completing their cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"spotify subscription patterns\" class=\"wp-image-19361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-1536x666.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_spotify-2048x888.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 cases each of urgency and misdirection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twice during the process, Spotify introduced urgency-based messaging, like limited-time discounts or \u201cexclusive\u201d offers, implying that if users canceled now, they would lose a unique deal forever. These tactics play on fear of missing out (FOMO), pressuring users into staying subscribed by manufacturing time pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 instances of confirmshaming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify employed confirmshaming across three different screens. Examples included messages like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWe\u2019ll miss you\u2014your playlists won\u2019t be the same without you.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re leaving the music behind. Are you sure?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMost users who cancel end up coming back. Why not stay?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These emotionally charged messages are designed to instill guilt or hesitation, framing the choice to cancel as an irrational or socially undesirable act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite requiring only 5 clicks and 5 screens to cancel on desktop, Spotify\u2019s use of emotional manipulation, confusing design, and FOMO-based marketing during the cancellation process turned a short path into a psychologically complex one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the FTC\u2019s Click-to-Cancel Rule, many of these tactics (especially if they aren\u2019t mirrored during sign-up) could qualify as non-compliant practices starting July 14, 2025. This includes misdirection, unnecessary emotional hurdles, and last-minute \u201coffers\u201d designed to obstruct rather than facilitate cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-1024x195.jpg\" alt=\"food delivery subscriptions quote\" class=\"wp-image-19362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-1024x195.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-300x57.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-768x146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-1536x292.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KH-subscribe_quote-2048x389.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Delivery Subscription Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HelloFresh and Gousto required the most clicks to cancel. Gousto, by contrast, used misdirection and urgency, including discount incentives to delay or pause rather than cancel outright. HelloFresh stood out for having no dark patterns, offering a straightforward cancellation flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h4\">How to Protect Yourself from Cancellation Traps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As subscription services continue to grow, so do the tactics used to keep you locked in. Even with new protections like the FTC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/business-guidance\/resources\/businesses-cancel-subscription-easy-sign-consumers\">Click-to-Cancel Rule<\/a> going into effect in July 2025, it\u2019s important to stay proactive when managing subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can protect yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always Read the Terms Before Signing Up<\/strong><br>Look for information about auto-renewals, cancellation windows, and whether you\u2019ll need to call or email to cancel. If the process seems vague, that\u2019s a red flag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a Virtual Card or Set a Calendar Reminder<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Many services rely on users forgetting about their renewal date. Use a virtual payment card that can be deactivated, or set a reminder to cancel before the billing date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document the Cancellation Process<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Take screenshots or record the number of clicks and screens it takes you to cancel. This helps you keep a record\u2014and may be useful if you need to file a complaint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for Dark Patterns<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Be alert to tactics like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cLimited time offers\u201d during cancellation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guilt-driven language like \u201cAre you sure you want to leave us?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancel buttons that are hard to find or hidden in confusing menus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Know Your Rights<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>If you&#8217;re in the U.S., cancellation must be as simple as the sign-up process starting July 14, 2025. If you\u2019re being forced to call, chat, or email when you signed up online, you can report the service to the FTC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h5\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While some industries are improving, others still rely heavily on manipulative tactics to deter cancellations. In the U.S., the FTC\u2019s Click-to-Cancel Rule, which will be enforced from July 14, 2025, requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/blog\/12-principles-excellent-e-commerce-customer-service\/\">Cancellation<\/a> must be as easy as sign-up (e.g., if you signed up online, you must be able to cancel online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No forced interactions like chatbots or phone calls unless used during sign-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear disclosure of terms and affirmative consent for auto-renewals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules also exist alongside stricter state laws, such as California\u2019s auto-renewal rules, which continue to apply. Consumers should remain alert to potential retention tactics and always check cancellation terms before subscribing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancelling subscriptions has long been associated with frustration, confusion, and unnecessary delays. But that\u2019s changing, especially in the U.S., where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the enforcement deadline for its Click-to-Cancel Rule to July 14, 2025. 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