Forgotten Subscriptions
The average person pays for several subscriptions they've forgotten about. Here's how to find them and decide whether to keep or cancel them.
Why Subscriptions Get Forgotten
Free trials that auto-converted, old accounts from years ago, apps you stopped using — forgotten subscriptions are more common than most people realize.
- Free trials that turned into paid plans
- Apps installed on old devices
- Annual subscriptions you forgot to cancel
- Shared accounts you're no longer part of
How to Find Forgotten Subscriptions
There are several ways to track down subscriptions you may have lost track of.
Check your bank statements
Go through the last 12 months of transactions and look for recurring small charges — these are often forgotten subscriptions.
Check your email inbox
Search for keywords like "receipt", "invoice", "subscription", "your plan", or "billing" to surface subscription emails.
Check App Store and Google Play
Both stores show all active subscriptions linked to your account. This is often the fastest way to find forgotten apps.
Use a subscription tracker app
Apps like Gixy can automatically detect subscriptions from your bank or email, saving you the manual search.
What to Do Once You Find Them
For each forgotten subscription, ask: do I still use this? If not, cancel it. If yes, consider whether the price is still fair.