Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule, Leaving Americans Stuck in Unwanted Subscriptions

A federal appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's 'click-to-cancel' rule, which was designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions online.

The rule would have required businesses to provide a simple, straightforward way for users to unsubscribe, addressing widespread frustration over hard-to-cancel digital services. With the rule struck down just days before it was set to take effect, Americans are likely to continue wasting an estimated $200 per year on unused subscriptions. Lawmakers and consumer advocates are now pushing for new legislation and urging the FTC to find alternative solutions.

In the meantime, consumers are advised to use manual tracking and other workarounds to manage their subscriptions.