How to cancel Distrokid Extra?

To cancel your DistroKid Extra subscription, the steps are straightforward and can be done directly in your DistroKid account dashboard. Here’s how to do it:

What Is DistroKid Extra and Why Cancel?

DistroKid Extra features are add-ons or upgrades—like “Leave a Legacy”—that keep your music on streaming services even if your main subscription lapses. You might want to cancel DistroKid Extra if you no longer need the protection, want to save money, or are switching distribution platforms. For example, maybe you bought Leave a Legacy for just a couple of singles but decided you aren’t releasing enough to justify the ongoing cost, or you’re finding a different distributor suits your current needs better. Canceling these extras can keep costs down, since some features are billed per release and add up quickly.

This guide covers exactly how to cancel DistroKid Extra add-ons and shares a tip for tracking and eliminating other recurring charges using tools like subsweeper.com.

How to Cancel DistroKid Subscription and Extras on Desktop

1. Log in to your account at distrokid.com.

2. Click your profile icon in the upper-right.

3. Choose Account.

4. Scroll down and click Manage Membership.

5. In this menu, you’ll see options to either downgrade, remove extras, or cancel your membership. Look for the specific extra (like “Leave a Legacy”) attached to your releases and deselect or remove them there.

6. To cancel your whole DistroKid membership (which removes all extras), select “Cancel Membership” and follow the prompts until you see the confirmation message.
   

Sometimes, the extras menu can be a little buried inside the manage/account page, so don’t be afraid to dig or refresh if things don’t appear at first. Also, double-check that each extra is fully removed from each release you intended, as some apply per song or album.

What Happens After You Cancel?

If you cancel your DistroKid Extra (like Leave a Legacy) but keep your main subscription, only that feature is removed. If you cancel your entire DistroKid membership, your uploads may eventually be removed from streaming services unless you specifically paid for the Leave a Legacy extra for each release (which keeps those tracks up even after your membership ends). Always check which releases have which extras attached, to avoid surprises.

Pro Money-Saving Tip

To avoid forgotten subscriptions and recurring charges (from DistroKid or anywhere else), use a tracker like subsweeper.com. It collects all your subscriptions in one spot, notifies you about upcoming payments, and helps cancel things you don’t need. Super helpful for musicians juggling multiple platforms!

Canceling DistroKid Extra is easy if you know where to look—it’s all under Account and Manage Membership. Just take a few minutes to review your active extras and save yourself some cash, no drama required.