unsubscribe

What is another word for unsubscribe? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Verb — To cancel your registration to a mailing list, newsletter or notification service so that you stop receiving its messages.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To cancel your registration to a mailing list, newsletter or notification service so that you stop receiving its messages.

“There's an unsubscribe link at the very bottom of every email.”

Opposites

subscribe sign up opt in

2. verb

To end a paid subscription to a channel, streaming service or publication.

“He unsubscribed from the channel after the presenter's comments.”

Opposites

How to use unsubscribe

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

unsubscribe link unsubscribe from one-click unsubscribe unsubscribe rate

Everyday, neutral. The noun form is mostly used inside marketing teams.

Etymology

From un- 'reverse of' plus subscribe, from Latin subscribere 'to write underneath, to sign'.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between unsubscribing and marking as spam?

Unsubscribing tells the sender to remove you from their list, which legitimate senders must honour. Marking as spam tells your email provider the message was unwanted, which damages the sender's reputation and filters similar mail for everyone. Use unsubscribe for mail you once agreed to, and spam for mail you never did.

Is it safe to click unsubscribe links?

For mail from a company you recognise, yes: legitimate senders are legally required to provide a working unsubscribe link. For obvious spam or phishing, do not click, because the link can simply confirm your address is live. Use your mail client's built-in unsubscribe button where it appears.

Why do I still get emails after unsubscribing?

Senders are usually allowed a short window, often around ten business days, to process the request. If mail continues after that, or if the link never worked, the sender may be in breach of anti-spam law and marking it as spam is reasonable.

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