The Washington Post Price History & How to Cancel
The Post bills $12 every four weeks after a $4 introductory year, and since 2026 renewal prices are set per subscriber by an algorithm.
How much does The Washington Post cost?
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| All-Access DigitalStandard rate; 13 charges a year | $12/4 weeks |
| All-Access Digital (annual) | $120/yr |
| All-Access introductory offer (first year)New subscribers; renews at $12 every four weeks | $4/4 weeks |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
Verify on the official pricing pageThe Washington Post price history
March 2026
Renewal prices became individualised: subscribers received notices that the price was set by an algorithm using their personal data. A June 2026 class action cites one annual rate that went from $42.40 in 2024 to $127.20 in 2025 and $148.40 in 2026.
October 2022
The annual digital subscription renewal rose from $100 to $120 per 52 weeks, described by the Post as the first increase for that plan.
June 2022
The discounted Amazon Prime member rate rose from $3.99 to $7 a month.
How to cancel The Washington Post
- 1Sign in at washingtonpost.com and open My Post → Account → Subscription.
- 2Choose the cancel option next to your digital subscription.
- 3Confirm; billing stops at the next cycle.
- 4Access continues until the end of the current four-week or annual period, after which you get the metered free-article allowance.
Subscribed through the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon? Cancel in that store (Apple: Settings → your name → Subscriptions); the Post cannot cancel store-billed plans.
Open the official account or cancellation pageWhat to know before you cancel
Two things make a Post bill bigger than it looks. Digital plans are billed every four weeks, so $12 becomes 13 charges and about $156 a year, against $120 on the annual plan. And since early 2026 renewal prices are set per subscriber by an algorithm using personal data, which a June 2026 lawsuit calls surveillance pricing, so read your own renewal notice instead of assuming the list price. The Post does not refund the current period when you cancel. Subscriptions bought through Apple News, the App Store, Google Play or Amazon must be linked in My Post to work on the web and are cancelled through those stores.
Free trial policy
No free trial; new subscribers get a promotional first year, typically $4 or less every four weeks, that renews automatically at the regular $12 every four weeks unless cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Washington Post?
Current US list prices for The Washington Post are All-Access Digital: $12/4 weeks · All-Access Digital (annual): $120/yr · All-Access introductory offer (first year): $4/4 weeks. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.
How do I cancel The Washington Post?
Start here: Sign in at washingtonpost.com and open My Post → Account → Subscription. Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.
Why did my Washington Post renewal price jump so much?
Two reasons stack: introductory rates ($4 or less every four weeks) end after the first year, and since 2026 the Post sets each subscriber's renewal price individually with an algorithm. Check the amount in My Post → Subscription before the renewal date, and call or chat to ask for a lower rate if it is above the $12 list price.
How much does the Washington Post cost per year?
About $156 at the standard $12-every-four-weeks rate, because there are 13 billing cycles a year, or $120 on the annual plan. The introductory first year costs around $52 at $4 every four weeks.
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