POF (Plenty of Fish) is a free dating app with optional paid Premium upgrades. Premium typically costs between $15 and $40 per month depending on the plan length and promotions. Many Android users sign up through the Google Play Store.
If you subscribed on Android, the charge usually appears on your Google account or the payment method linked to Google Play. Deleting the POF app does not cancel the subscription. Billing continues until you turn off auto-renewal in Google Play.
This guide shows the exact steps to stop the recurring charge on Android.
What Is POF and How Billing Works
POF lets you create a profile, message, and browse for free. Premium adds features such as seeing who liked you, unlimited likes, and profile boosts.
On Android, most subscriptions are billed through Google Play. Google handles the payment and renewal. You must cancel through Google Play, not inside the POF app.
Official POF help confirms this. Access generally continues until the end of the current billing period after you cancel. Subscriptions are typically non-refundable.
How to Cancel POF Subscription on Android (Google Play)
Follow these steps on your Android phone or tablet.
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right.
- Tap Payments & subscriptions.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Find and tap the POF or Plenty of Fish subscription.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
- Follow the on-screen prompts and confirm.
You may be asked to select a reason for canceling. Choose one and finish the process. Google usually shows a confirmation that the subscription is canceled and notes the end date of access.
Take a screenshot of the confirmation for your records. Make sure you are signed into the same Google account used for the original purchase.
Canceling If You Subscribed on the POF Website
If you upgraded directly on pof.com instead of through the app:
- Log in to your account on a computer or browser.
- Go to Manage Account.
- Under Membership or Account Type, select cancel membership.
- Confirm the cancellation.
This path only works for website purchases. App Store or Google Play subscriptions must be canceled through the store.
What Happens After You Cancel
Once you cancel through Google Play, auto-renewal stops. You keep Premium features until the end of the period you already paid for. After that date the upgrade ends and you return to the free version.
You will not be charged again unless you resubscribe. Check your next Google Play or bank statement to confirm the charge has stopped.
Tips for a Smooth Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date when possible. Google and POF recommend this buffer to avoid the next charge.
Keep the confirmation screenshot and any email from Google.
If the subscription does not appear, try signing out of the Google Play Store and back in, or check other Google accounts on the device.
Deleting the POF app or your POF account does not stop billing. Always cancel the Google Play subscription first.
Common Problems and Solutions
You cannot find POF in Subscriptions. Confirm you are using the correct Google account. Look under both Active and Expired sections. Restart the Play Store app and try again.
You still see a charge after canceling. Note the end date shown in the confirmation. Contact Google Play support with your screenshot if a charge appears after that date.
The POF app still shows Premium features. That is normal until the paid period ends. The features stop automatically once the period expires.
FAQs About How to Cancel POF Subscription on Android
Q: Does deleting the POF app cancel my subscription?
No. Deleting the app only removes it from your phone. The subscription stays active and renews through Google Play until you cancel it there.
Q: Will I get charged again after I cancel on Android?
Not if you complete the cancellation before the next renewal date. Auto-renewal turns off and the next charge should not occur. Always verify on your following statement.
Q: Can I cancel POF inside the POF app on Android?
Usually no for Google Play purchases. The cancel option lives in the Google Play Store under Payments & subscriptions. The POF app cannot stop a Google-billed subscription.
Q: Are POF subscriptions refundable?
POF states that paid subscriptions are generally final and non-refundable. Special terms may apply in limited cases. Check the official Terms & Conditions or contact support through the POF contact form using your registered email for account-specific questions.
Conclusion
Canceling your POF subscription on Android is done through the Google Play Store, not the POF app. Open Play Store, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find POF, and tap Cancel subscription. Confirm the steps and keep the confirmation.
You keep Premium until the end of the paid period, then the recurring charge stops. Checking your next statement confirms everything worked. These steps end the auto-renewal cleanly.
Disclaimer: This article provides general educational information based on publicly available details at the time of writing. It is not financial or legal advice. Policies, prices, and steps can change. Contact Google Play or POF support for help specific to your account.
