How to cancel Linktree in malaysia and stop recurring charges
What Linktree is and why people cancel
Linktree is a link-in-bio software platform that lets you consolidate multiple web links into one shareable landing page. You can then post that single URL on Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, or WhatsApp instead of juggling dozens of separate links. The service launched in Australia in 2016 and operates under Victorian law, though it serves users globally, including in Malaysia.
For Malaysian creators, small business owners, and digital marketers, Linktree solves a real problem: directing followers to your Shopee store, Lazada promotions, booking forms, affiliate links, or digital products without building a full website. The freemium model means many users start free, then upgrade when they need branding removal, analytics, or monetisation features.
Nevertheless, people cancel Linktree for clear reasons. Your analytics needs may change. Your business model may shift. Or you may decide a full website or alternative platform serves you better. Whatever your reason, Yafee has helped thousands of Malaysian users navigate the cancellation process without unnecessary charges or confusion.
The Linktree pricing structure in malaysia
Linktree operates on a freemium model with optional paid upgrades. The table below shows the approximate monthly pricing in Malaysian Ringgit, converted from USD at current rates. No long-term contract is required; you can cancel or downgrade at any point.
| Plan |
Monthly Price (RM) |
Key features |
| Free |
RM0.00 |
Basic bio page, Linktree branding, 12% seller fee on digital products |
| Starter |
RM32.00 |
Remove branding, extra themes, priority support |
| Pro |
RM60.00 |
Detailed analytics, custom domain, digital product selling, link scheduling |
| Premium |
RM140.00 |
Team members, advanced reporting, concierge onboarding, API access |
Why you might want to cancel Linktree
You may cancel for practical reasons: your audience has shifted platforms, you have invested in a full website, or you have found a competitor tool that fits your workflow better. Or your business priorities have changed and you no longer need the paid features.
Importantly, Linktree does not lock you into a contract. You can downgrade to Free at any time, which means you keep your account but stop paying. Cancellation, on the other hand, closes your account entirely. Yafee recommends you decide which action suits your situation before you begin.
Your legal position as a malaysian consumer
Your cancellation rights in Malaysia are protected under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, administered by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCCL). This legislation gives you the right to cancel a service contract within a reasonable period if the provider does not deliver the service as advertised.
Consumer protection act 1999 and digital services
Under section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act 1999, you have the right to cancel a service contract if the supplier fails to deliver the service as promised. If Linktree fails to provide analytics, link functionality, or account access after you have paid, you can lodge a complaint with the MDTCCL and request a refund.
The Act also requires that any cancellation or billing terms be stated clearly. Linktree's terms are governed by Victorian law, not Malaysian law, which means Linktree applies Australian contract principles. However, if you are a Malaysian consumer, Malaysian consumer law still protects you as the primary safeguard.
Your legal position when cancelling Linktree
Your legal position: You have the right to cancel your Linktree subscription at any time without penalty, provided you have no active contractual obligation. Linktree offers month-to-month billing, not multi-year contracts, so you can cancel effective immediately or at your next billing date. If Linktree continues to charge you after you have submitted a valid cancellation request, you can dispute the charge with your bank or payment provider under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, or lodge a complaint with the MDTCCL. If the company refuses to refund charges incurred after your cancellation request, contact the MDTCCL's consumer affairs division or escalate to your card issuer.
Cancellation methods: where to submit your request
Linktree offers three official cancellation routes depending on where you subscribed. Identifying the correct channel is the single most important step, because cancelling on the wrong platform will not stop your renewal charge.
Cancellation route one: subscribed through Linktree web
If you signed up and paid directly through linktree.com or the Linktree Admin dashboard, you must cancel through the web account. This is the primary cancellation method and the most direct route.
Cancellation route two: subscribed through apple app store
If you subscribed via the Linktree app on iPhone or iPad, your subscription is tied to your Apple account. You must cancel through the App Store, not through Linktree itself, because Apple processes the recurring charge.
Cancellation route three: subscribed through google play store
If you subscribed via the Linktree app on Android, your subscription is managed by Google Play. You must cancel through Google Play, not through Linktree, otherwise the renewal will still process.
Step-by-step: how to cancel Linktree on the web
This section covers the full process for cancelling a web-based Linktree subscription. Follow these steps in order to avoid mistakes.
Step one: log in and locate your billing section
- Open linktree.com and log in to your account using your email and password.
- Click your profile picture or avatar in the top-right corner of the dashboard.
- From the dropdown menu, select Settings or Account Settings.
- Locate and click the Billing or Subscription tab.
- You will see your current plan name, next billing date, and payment method on file.
Step two: review your subscription details
Before you proceed to cancellation, take a screenshot of your billing page. Note your next renewal date, your current plan name, and your payment method. This record protects you if Linktree charges you after cancellation or if you need to dispute the charge with your bank.
Furthermore, check whether you have any active digital product sales or content you wish to preserve. Linktree does not clearly state whether archived data persists after cancellation, so download or export any analytics, customer contacts, or product information you may need later.
Step three: select "Cancel plan" and confirm
- On the Billing page, look for the Cancel Plan, Change Plan, or Manage Subscription button.
- Click Cancel Plan.
- Linktree may display a cancellation reason survey. Answer honestly or skip it; your response does not affect the cancellation.
- Review the confirmation screen, which will state your cancellation effective date.
- Click Confirm Cancellation or similar wording to finalise.
- You will receive a confirmation email at your registered address. Retain this email as proof of cancellation.
Step four: verify cancellation and monitor your billing
After cancellation, log in to your Linktree Admin a few minutes later and check the Billing section. It should display your plan as Free or Downgraded, with no future charges listed.
Check your email inbox and spam folder for a cancellation confirmation from Linktree ([email protected]). If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, contact Linktree support directly and request written proof of cancellation.
Monitor your bank or card statement for the next 30 days. If Linktree charges you after your cancellation effective date, contact your bank immediately to dispute the transaction under your consumer rights.
Cancelling Linktree via the apple app store
If you subscribed through the Linktree app on an iPhone or iPad, your recurring charge is processed by Apple, not Linktree. You must cancel through the App Store, otherwise Apple will continue to renew your subscription on schedule.
How to cancel on apple app store
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
- Tap your name or Apple ID at the top of the screen.
- Select Subscriptions.
- Find and tap Linktree in the list of active subscriptions.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Select a cancellation reason if prompted, then tap Confirm.
- Apple will display your cancellation effective date. You will receive confirmation via email.
After cancellation, your Linktree access will persist until your paid subscription period ends. For example, if your next renewal date is 15 August, cancelling on 1 August means you keep access until 15 August, then revert to the Free plan automatically.
Cancelling Linktree via google play store
If you subscribed through the Linktree app on Android, Google Play processes your recurring charge. You must cancel through Google Play, not the Linktree web account, or renewal will continue as scheduled.
How to cancel on google play store
- On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Manage subscriptions.
- Find Linktree in your active subscriptions list and tap it.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
- Select a cancellation reason if offered, then tap Cancel subscription again to confirm.
- Google will display your cancellation effective date and send a confirmation email.
Your Linktree access remains active until your paid period ends. After that date, your account reverts to the Free plan automatically.
Refund policy and what to expect after cancellation
This section clarifies what happens to your account and money after you submit a cancellation request.
Refunds for partial billing periods
Linktree does not offer prorated refunds if you cancel mid-month. You retain access to your paid plan until your next renewal date, then your account automatically downgrades to Free. If you paid RM60 for the Pro plan on 1 June and cancel on 15 June, you keep Pro access until 1 July, then downgrade at no extra charge.
Consequently, if you want to minimise wasted spend, cancel as close as possible to your renewal date. For example, if your renewal date is 20 July, cancel on 19 July to avoid paying for another month.
What happens to your page and data after cancellation
When your paid plan expires and you revert to Free, your Linktree page remains live and accessible to your audience. However, you lose paid features: custom branding, analytics, link scheduling, and digital product selling revert to Free-tier limits. Any custom domain you configured will stop routing to your Linktree page unless you maintain the domain subscription separately.
Linktree does not delete your account data, links, or audience when you cancel. You can reactivate a paid plan at any time and restore full functionality. However, Yafee advises you to download any analytics reports or customer data you need before downgrading, because Linktree does not guarantee data retention timelines in its public policy.
Timeline: when your cancellation takes effect
| Scenario |
Effective date |
Access to paid features |
| Cancel via web 15 days before renewal |
At your next renewal date |
Full access until renewal date, then Free plan |
| Cancel via App Store or Google Play |
At your next renewal date |
Full access until renewal date, then Free plan |
| Reactivate a paid plan |
Immediately |
Full access restores instantly |
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancellation is straightforward if you follow the correct steps, but a few simple errors can delay or derail the process. This section helps you avoid the most common pitfalls.
Mistake one: cancelling on the wrong platform
If you subscribed via the App Store but cancel on the Linktree web account, your subscription renewal will continue because Apple still controls the charge. Always verify where you subscribed before you cancel. Check your email receipts: if the receipt is from Apple, cancel on App Store. If the receipt is from Linktree, cancel on the web. If the receipt is from Google, cancel on Google Play.
Mistake two: not keeping cancellation proof
Retain your cancellation confirmation email and take a screenshot of the Billing page showing Free or Downgraded status. If Linktree charges you after cancellation, you will need proof that you submitted a valid cancellation request. Without this evidence, your bank may reject a dispute claim.
Mistake three: assuming downgrade is cancellation
Downgrading to Free is not the same as cancellation. If you downgrade, your account remains active and you keep your page live. If you cancel, your account goes dormant (though not deleted). Decide your intention: if you want to keep your Linktree page but remove paid features, downgrade. If you want to exit the service entirely, cancel.
Mistake four: forgetting to export data before cancellation
Linktree does not clearly explain data retention after cancellation. To be safe, download or screenshot any analytics, customer contact information, product details, or custom link configurations before you downgrade or cancel. You can usually export analytics as a PDF from the Analytics section in your Admin dashboard.
If Linktree continues to charge you after cancellation
If you have cancelled your Linktree subscription correctly and Linktree still charges your card or account, take these steps to recover your money.
Step one: request a refund from Linktree support
- Email [email protected] with the subject "Refund Request: Charges After Cancellation".
- Include your cancellation confirmation email, the date you cancelled, and the date of the unwanted charge.
- Attach a screenshot of your current Billing page showing Free or Downgraded status.
- Request a full refund of the charge incurred after your cancellation date.
- Set a deadline: give Linktree 14 days to respond and process the refund.
Linktree typically responds to refund requests within 5 to 10 business days. If the team approves your refund, they will credit your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.
Step two: dispute the charge with your bank or card issuer
If Linktree does not refund you within 14 days, contact your bank or card issuer immediately. Explain that you cancelled a subscription and were charged after cancellation. Ask your bank to raise a chargeback or dispute claim. Provide your cancellation confirmation email as evidence.
Under Malaysian consumer law and international payment card standards, your bank must investigate within 30 days. If your evidence is clear, the bank will reverse the charge and refund you. Linktree will then lose the disputed transaction.
Step three: escalate to the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living
If your bank dispute fails or Linktree refuses to cooperate, lodge a formal complaint with the MDTCCL. In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the ministry can investigate unfair billing practices and compel Linktree to refund you. You can file a complaint online via the ministry's consumer affairs portal or visit your nearest MDTCCL office.
Pre-cancellation checklist
Before you submit your cancellation request, work through this checklist to ensure a smooth exit from Linktree.
- Verify where you subscribed: web, App Store, or Google Play.
- Open your Billing page and screenshot your current plan, renewal date, and payment method.
- Export or download any analytics reports you need.
- Note any custom domain or custom branding you have configured.
- Save a copy of your page links in case you need to recreate them elsewhere.
- Check whether you have active digital product sales that will be affected.
- Decide whether to cancel (close account) or downgrade (keep account on Free plan).
- Have your email and password ready to access your account or app store account.
- Set a reminder to check your Billing page 24 hours after cancellation to confirm status change.
- Monitor your bank or card statement for 30 days after the cancellation effective date.
Reviews and why people choose to stay or leave
Linktree holds a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on major review platforms. Users praise the simplicity, fast loading times, and integration with major social platforms. Nevertheless, cancellation reasons centre on cost, feature bloat, and simpler alternatives.
Common reasons users cancel include: switching to a full website, finding cheaper alternatives like Beacons or Later, or realising they do not need link management at all. Some users downgrade to Free instead of cancelling, retaining their page while removing paid features.
On the positive side, users appreciate Linktree's customer support responsiveness and the flexibility to cancel anytime without penalty. The lack of long-term contract is a major trust factor: you pay month to month and can exit freely.
If you are considering cancellation because you want to compare alternatives, this table shows how Linktree stacks against competitors in the Malaysian market.
| Tool |
Free plan |
Starting paid price (MYR) |
Best for |
| Linktree |
Yes, with branding |
RM32.00 |
Creators and small brands |
| Beacons |
Yes, with branding |
RM48.00 |
Musicians and creators |
| Later |
Limited |
RM80.00 |
Instagram planning and scheduling |
| Carrd |
Yes, basic |
RM24.00 |
Minimalist landing pages |
| WordPress.com |
Yes, limited |
RM120.00 |
Full website building |
If you are cancelling Linktree because you want something cheaper, Carrd or WordPress.com may offer better value. If you want more social media tools, Later combines link management with scheduling. Yafee recommends testing the free tiers of these alternatives before you cancel Linktree, so you can compare features and ease of use in your own workflow.
If you need to escalate an issue beyond self-service cancellation or refund request, use these official Linktree contact channels.
Email support for malaysia
Email: [email protected]
Response time: 5 to 10 business days
Use this channel for refund requests, cancellation issues, billing disputes, and account recovery. Always include your Linktree account email, a clear description of the issue, and relevant screenshots or transaction IDs.
Australian registered business address
Linktree is incorporated in Victoria, Australia, and does not maintain a physical office in Malaysia. For formal legal correspondence or complaints that require a postal address, contact:
Linktree Limited
Victoria, Australia
Nevertheless, for Malaysian consumer issues, you are not required to contact the Australian office. Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, you can lodge complaints directly with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living in Malaysia, which has enforcement authority over international companies serving Malaysian consumers.
Escalation to malaysian authorities
If Linktree fails to resolve your cancellation or refund issue, escalate to:
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCCL)
Consumer Affairs Division
Malaysia
You can file a complaint online via the MDTCCL portal or contact your nearest MDTCCL consumer affairs office. The ministry can investigate unfair billing practices and compel refunds under the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
Key takeaways and next steps
Cancelling Linktree is a straightforward process if you follow the correct platform: web, App Store, or Google Play. Identify where you subscribed first, then submit your cancellation through that channel. You will retain access to your paid plan until your next renewal date, then automatically downgrade to Free.
Retain your cancellation confirmation email as proof. Monitor your bank statement for 30 days to ensure no further charges occur. If Linktree charges you after cancellation, request a refund from [email protected], then escalate to your bank or the MDTCCL if needed.
Whether you are cancelling because you have moved to a competitor, need to cut costs, or simply no longer need the service, Yafee understands that clarity and certainty matter. Our contract law specialists have guided Malaysian users through thousands of software cancellations, and Yafee is here to ensure your rights are protected every step of the way. Visit Yafee.com today to access more consumer guides, contract templates, and legal checklists tailored to Malaysian law. Yafee empowers you to make informed decisions about your digital services and subscriptions.