How to cancel Elementor and stop auto-renewal charges in the philippines
Why you might want to cancel Elementor
Elementor is a drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that millions of users worldwide rely on to design websites without writing code. The company, Elementor Ltd., operates from Ramat Gan, Israel, but serves thousands of Filipino businesses, freelancers, and agencies who use it for e-commerce stores, portfolios, and corporate websites.
Nevertheless, Elementor's pricing model can surprise Philippine users. The platform offers both a free version and premium paid plans-Elementor Pro and Elementor Hosting-both of which auto-renew yearly by default. This means your card or e-wallet gets charged automatically without a reminder, often at amounts that exceed your initial estimate once foreign exchange rates, payment processor fees, and local taxes are applied. If you no longer need the service, or if the costs have become unmanageable, canceling is your right under Philippine consumer law.
Understanding elementor's pricing structure
Elementor Pro plans range from $59 USD (approximately ₱3,334 PHP) annually for the Essential tier to $999 USD (approximately ₱56,444 PHP) for the Agency plan. Elementor Hosting bundles Pro features with managed WordPress hosting and costs between $120 and $1,000 USD per year depending on your traffic tier. These prices display in US dollars on Elementor's website; when your Philippine payment provider converts the charge, foreign transaction fees and your card issuer's exchange rate can add 5% to 10% to the final peso amount. Some users also discover local taxes are added at checkout, compounding the surprise.
The critical difference: Elementor pro versus Elementor hosting
Canceling Elementor Pro is straightforward-your website content remains in your WordPress installation, but you lose access to premium widgets, advanced templates, and priority support. Conversely, canceling Elementor Hosting terminates your entire managed hosting service. Your website goes offline within 72 hours and cannot be recovered if you do not export your content before that window closes. Understanding which product you own before canceling is non-negotiable, as the consequences differ significantly. Yafee recommends reviewing your invoice immediately to confirm whether you hold a Pro subscription or a Hosting package.
Your consumer rights under philippine law
The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) protects you against unfair billing practices, automatic charges, and misleading contract terms. Elementor must disclose its auto-renewal policy clearly and conspicuously before you complete your purchase, and you have the statutory right to cancel without penalty before the next renewal date arrives.
What the law requires of Elementor
Under the Consumer Act, any subscription service with automatic renewal must provide a clear, conspicuous, and easily accessible disclosure of the auto-renewal terms before charging you. Furthermore, the company must obtain your affirmative consent to those terms. If Elementor fails to provide this disclosure, or if the cancellation process is deliberately obscured on the website or in your account dashboard, you can file a formal complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Division.
Your legal position: You have the right to cancel at any time before the renewal date without penalty. The law permits you to retain access to your service until the end of your current billing period. If Elementor charges you after you have submitted a valid cancellation request, or if the company refuses to process your cancellation, you may escalate the matter to the DTI, which has authority to investigate and impose administrative penalties on the service provider.
When you can demand a refund under philippine law
Elementor's stated refund policy is restrictive: the company generally does not offer refunds for renewals or plan upgrades once the billing cycle has commenced. However, the Consumer Act may override Elementor's terms in specific circumstances. If the service was not delivered as advertised, the auto-renewal terms were not disclosed clearly before charging you, or the charge was unauthorized, you can demand a refund.
In accordance with DTI guidelines, unauthorized charges occur when Elementor renews your subscription without your affirmative confirmation within a reasonable timeframe before the renewal date. You must document your cancellation request, the date you submitted it, and proof of the unwanted charge. The DTI Consumer Protection Division will review your evidence and can order Elementor to refund you if violations are found. Yafee advises keeping screenshots of your billing statements and any email correspondence with Elementor support.
How to cancel Elementor pro
Canceling Elementor Pro requires you to access your account dashboard and submit a cancellation request before your renewal date. The process takes fewer than five minutes if you act promptly, but delays can result in an unexpected renewal charge that you then must dispute with your payment provider.
Step one: log in to your Elementor account
- Open your web browser and navigate to elementor.com.
- Click the Sign In button in the top-right corner.
- Enter the email address and password associated with your Elementor account.
- If you use two-factor authentication, complete the additional verification step.
Step two: locate your subscription in the account dashboard
- Once logged in, click your profile icon or username in the top-right corner.
- Select Account from the dropdown menu.
- Navigate to the Billing or Subscription tab on the left sidebar.
- You will see a list of active subscriptions, including your Elementor Pro plan and the renewal date.
Step three: access the cancellation option
- Locate your active Elementor Pro subscription in the list.
- Click the three-dot menu icon next to the subscription or look for a Manage button.
- Select Cancel Plan or Cancel Subscription from the menu.
- Elementor may present you with a retention offer (a discount or extended trial). You can accept or decline this offer; declining does not prevent cancellation.
Step four: confirm your cancellation request
- Review the cancellation summary, which will specify your final access date (typically the end of your current billing period).
- Confirm that you understand you will lose access to Pro features after that date, but your website content will remain intact in your WordPress installation.
- Click the Confirm Cancellation button.
- Elementor will display a confirmation message and send a confirmation email to your registered address within minutes.
Step five: verify your cancellation and monitor your billing
- Check your email inbox (and spam folder) for a cancellation confirmation from Elementor.
- Return to your Elementor account dashboard and confirm that your subscription status now shows Canceled or Active until [final date].
- Monitor your credit card or e-wallet statement for the next 30 days to ensure no renewal charge appears after your cancellation date.
- If a charge appears after cancellation, document the transaction and contact Elementor support immediately with your cancellation confirmation email as evidence.
How to cancel Elementor hosting
Canceling Elementor Hosting is more consequential than canceling Pro because it terminates your hosting service and takes your website offline. You must export your website data before cancellation to avoid permanent loss.
Step one: back up your website
- Log in to your Elementor Hosting account dashboard.
- Navigate to Websites and select the site you wish to export.
- Click Tools or Settings (depending on your dashboard version).
- Select Export or Backup & Export.
- Choose the full website export option (this creates a complete backup of your site files, database, and media).
- Download the export file to your computer. This file is large; allow sufficient time for the download to complete.
Step two: access your hosting subscription settings
- Log in to your Elementor account at elementor.com.
- Click your profile icon and select Account.
- Navigate to the Billing tab.
- Locate your Elementor Hosting subscription in the list of active services.
Step three: initiate the hosting cancellation
- Click the three-dot menu or Manage button next to your Hosting subscription.
- Select Cancel Hosting or Cancel Service.
- Elementor will warn you that your website will go offline within 72 hours and cannot be recovered without your backup. Confirm that you have already exported your site data.
- Click Proceed with Cancellation.
Step four: confirm the hosting cancellation
- Review the final cancellation summary, which will show your service termination date.
- Click Confirm to complete the cancellation request.
- You will receive a cancellation confirmation email from Elementor within minutes.
Step five: migrate your site to a new host
- Once you have exported your site and canceled Elementor Hosting, upload your backup to a new hosting provider (such as Bluehost, SiteGround, or another WordPress-compatible host).
- Most WordPress hosting providers offer migration support for files of this size.
- Update your domain's nameservers to point to your new hosting provider so your website becomes live again on the new host.
- Verify that all functionality, plugins, and content have transferred correctly before your Elementor Hosting service goes offline.
Elementor pricing comparison table
The table below shows Elementor's main subscription options and what they include. All prices are displayed in USD on Elementor's website; your final PHP amount will depend on your payment processor's exchange rate and any applicable fees or taxes.
| Plan name |
Annual cost (USD) |
What you get |
Best for |
| Elementor Free |
₱0 / Free |
Basic widgets, core builder, community support |
Beginners and testing |
| Elementor Pro (Essential) |
$59 USD (~₱3,334 PHP) |
Advanced widgets, form builder, WooCommerce integration, email support |
Small businesses and freelancers |
| Elementor Pro (Advanced) |
$199 USD (~₱11,245 PHP) |
All Essential features plus motion effects, custom CSS, API access, priority support |
Agencies and growing brands |
| Elementor Pro (Expert) |
$399 USD (~₱22,566 PHP) |
All Advanced features plus multi-site license, white-label, custom integrations |
Agencies and enterprises |
| Elementor Pro (Agency) |
$999 USD (~₱56,444 PHP) |
Unlimited sites, lifetime updates, dedicated account manager, business support |
Large agencies and enterprises |
| Elementor Hosting (Growth) |
$120-$1,000 USD per year |
Managed WordPress hosting, Pro included, CDN, daily backups, staging sites |
Users who want hosting and builder combined |
When you can request a refund from Elementor
Elementor's standard refund policy does not cover renewals or plan upgrades, but the Consumer Act of the Philippines creates exceptions that you can invoke if specific conditions are met.
Grounds for refund under philippine consumer law
You have a legitimate claim for a refund if any of the following apply:
- Elementor charged your card without clearly disclosing the auto-renewal terms before the transaction.
- You submitted a cancellation request before the renewal date, but Elementor charged you anyway.
- The service was unavailable or non-functional for a substantial portion of your billing period (more than 5 consecutive days).
- You were charged due to unauthorized access to your account (a compromised password or payment method).
- Elementor's support team confirmed a billing error that resulted in a duplicate or incorrect charge.
How to request a refund
- Gather evidence: collect your billing statement, cancellation confirmation email, screenshots of your account dashboard showing cancellation status, and any support correspondence.
- Contact Elementor support directly via email at [email protected] or through your account dashboard chat. Clearly explain why you believe the charge was incorrect and include your evidence.
- Elementor support will review your request within 5 to 7 business days. If they deny the refund, ask them to provide a written explanation citing their refund policy.
- If Elementor refuses and you believe the charge violated the Consumer Act, file a formal complaint with the DTI Consumer Protection Division at www.dti.gov.ph or visit the nearest DTI regional office.
- The DTI will investigate and can order Elementor to refund you if violations are found. Yafee recommends keeping all documentation organized in case you need to escalate.
Common mistakes to avoid when canceling Elementor
Canceling a subscription can feel stressful, but knowing the pitfalls ahead makes the process smoother and protects your data and billing.
Mistake one: forgetting to back up your website before canceling hosting
Canceling Elementor Hosting without exporting your website is irreversible. Your site goes offline within 72 hours, and Elementor does not retain backups beyond that window. Before you click the cancellation button, download a full export of your website files and database. Yafee has helped thousands of users prevent data loss by emphasizing this step first.
Mistake two: canceling on the day of renewal
If you cancel on or after your renewal date, Elementor may process the auto-renewal charge before your cancellation request takes effect. The system is automated; by the time your cancellation request is processed, the renewal charge may already have posted to your card. Cancel at least 7 to 10 days before your renewal date to ensure the system has time to register your cancellation and prevent the charge.
Mistake three: assuming cancellation means your content disappears
Canceling Elementor Pro does not delete your website or your WordPress content. Your site continues to function, but you lose access to Pro widgets and features. Conversely, canceling Elementor Hosting does take your site offline. Know the difference before you act.
Mistake four: not verifying cancellation in your account dashboard
Receiving a cancellation confirmation email is essential, but you must also log into your Elementor account dashboard and confirm that your subscription status shows "Canceled" or "Active until [final date]." Email confirmations can be delayed or misdirected; checking your dashboard directly gives you certainty.
Mistake five: ignoring unexpected charges after cancellation
If a renewal charge appears on your statement after your cancellation date, contact Elementor support immediately with your cancellation confirmation email. Do not ignore the charge; document it, save all evidence, and escalate to the DTI if Elementor refuses to refund it. The longer you wait, the harder it is to dispute the charge with your payment provider.
What happens after you cancel Elementor
Cancellation is not the end of your account; you retain access to your site and dashboard until the final date specified in your cancellation confirmation.
Access to your website during the cancellation period
If you cancelled Elementor Pro, your website continues to function exactly as it does now. Your theme, plugins, and content remain intact. You simply lose the ability to use Pro widgets and access premium templates. Your users see no change; only you, as the administrator, notice the loss of Pro features in your Elementor editor.
If you cancelled Elementor Hosting, your website remains online and fully functional until the date specified in your cancellation confirmation (typically the end of your billing period). After that date, your site goes offline automatically, and your domain will no longer resolve unless it points to a different hosting provider.
Downgrading features and updating your site
- After cancellation, review your site for any Pro widgets or advanced features you used. These will appear as a notice in the Elementor editor, but your frontend website will not break.
- If you relied on Pro-exclusive widgets, you may need to replace them with free alternatives or a different plugin before your Pro access expires.
- Update any client work or internal documentation that references Pro features you used; inform your team that these features will no longer be available after the cancellation date.
- If you want to re-subscribe to Pro later, you can restart your subscription at any time through your Elementor account dashboard. The company will not penalize you for a gap in subscription.
Migrating your site if you canceled Elementor hosting
- If you cancelled Hosting, your backup file (downloaded in the cancellation steps above) is your lifeline. Sign up with a new WordPress hosting provider and upload your backup through their migration tool.
- Update your domain's nameservers to point to the new host. This typically takes 2 to 24 hours to propagate globally, during which your site may be intermittently unavailable.
- Once your site is live on the new host, test all pages, forms, and functionality to ensure the migration completed successfully.
- Do not rely on Elementor Hosting's automated backup after the 72-hour window closes; the company deletes your data permanently after that period.
Elementor cancellation checklist
Use this checklist to ensure you complete the cancellation process correctly and protect your billing and data.
| Task |
Pro only |
Hosting only |
Done? |
| Identify whether you hold Pro or Hosting (or both) |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Export your website backup |
No |
Yes (critical) |
☐ |
| Log into your Elementor account |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Navigate to Billing and locate your subscription |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Submit cancellation request at least 7 days before renewal |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Confirm cancellation in dashboard (status: Canceled) |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Save cancellation confirmation email |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Monitor billing statement for unwanted renewal charges |
Yes |
Yes |
☐ |
| Upload backup to new hosting provider (if applicable) |
No |
Yes |
☐ |
| Update domain nameservers to new host (if applicable) |
No |
Yes |
☐ |
Whether to keep or cancel Elementor: a quick comparison
The decision to cancel Elementor depends on your needs, budget, and how often you use the platform. This table summarizes the main reasons to keep or cancel each plan.
| Scenario |
Keep Elementor Pro |
Cancel Elementor Pro |
| You build client sites regularly |
Yes - Pro templates and widgets accelerate your workflow. |
No - unless you can replace Pro features with free plugins. |
| You design only your own website |
Maybe - depends on whether you use advanced features. |
Yes - the free version handles most personal blogs and portfolios. |
| Budget is tight (₱3,000+ per year) |
No |
Yes - switch to free Elementor or a lower-cost builder. |
| You use exclusive Pro features (forms, WooCommerce, animations) |
Yes - these features are difficult to replace. |
No - canceling will break your site's functionality. |
| You host elsewhere and just need a builder |
Yes - Pro gives you advanced control and support. |
Yes - the free version is sufficient if you are comfortable with limitations. |
| You prefer an all-in-one hosting and builder solution |
N/A |
Consider Elementor Hosting instead - bundles Pro with managed WordPress. |
If you submitted a cancellation request but the charge still appears on your statement, or if you cannot access the cancellation option in your dashboard, you can contact Elementor support directly to escalate the issue.
Support contact details
- Email: [email protected] - include your invoice number, order ID, and cancellation request details. Expect a response within 5 to 7 business days.
- Live chat: Log into your Elementor account and click the help icon in the bottom-right corner. Chat support is available during business hours (UTC timezone).
- Help center: Navigate to help.elementor.com and search for "cancel subscription" or "billing issues." Many common issues have documented solutions.
Escalating to the department of trade and industry (DTI)
If Elementor support denies your refund or cancellation request and you believe the company has violated the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394), file a formal complaint with the DTI Consumer Protection Division. You can submit a complaint online at www.dti.gov.ph or visit the nearest DTI regional office in your area. Include your evidence: billing statements, cancellation confirmation emails, support correspondence, and screenshots of your account dashboard. The DTI will investigate and can impose penalties or order a refund if violations are confirmed.
Elementor's corporate address for legal notices
Elementor Ltd. is registered in Ramat Gan, Israel. If you need to send a formal legal notice regarding a billing dispute or cancellation issue, you can address it to:
Elementor Ltd.
Ramat Gan, Israel
For customers in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is your primary escalation avenue. You do not need to contact the company's Israeli address; the DTI will pursue enforcement on your behalf. Yafee recommends using the DTI complaint process as your first escalation step because it is faster, free, and carries the force of Philippine law.
Final thoughts: cancel with confidence
Elementor is a powerful page builder, but it is not the right fit for every user or budget. Canceling is straightforward if you follow the steps outlined above: back up your data, submit your cancellation request at least 7 days before renewal, verify the cancellation in your dashboard, and monitor your billing for unwanted charges.
The Consumer Act of the Philippines protects you against unfair auto-renewal practices. If Elementor charges you after cancellation or refuses to process your cancellation, you have legal recourse through the DTI. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions correctly, recover unauthorized charges, and migrate their sites to new platforms without losing data. Use this guide as your roadmap, save your confirmation emails, and do not hesitate to escalate to the DTI if the company does not honor your cancellation request within a reasonable timeframe. Your money and your website content are worth protecting.