Last updated: November 2026
Looking for a gift that is useful, personal, and hard to get wrong? A year of Super Duolingo is one of the best gifts you can give a language learner. It costs about the same as a nice dinner out, it lasts a full year, and the person you give it to will use it almost every day.
This guide is written for the giver. It explains what the receiver actually gets, what a gift costs in 2026, how to buy it step by step, and what to do when the official gift does not fit — for example, if the person already pays for Super, or if you want to gift a Family plan.
The short answer: yes, you can gift Super Duolingo. Duolingo sells gift subscriptions on its website at duolingo.com/gift. You buy one year of Super for one person, personalise it with a message, and Duolingo emails it to the receiver. The gift does not auto-renew, and the gift code does not expire, so you can buy it now and give it later.
What Does the Receiver Get?
Super is Duolingo’s paid plan. For one year, the receiver gets the full premium version of the app in every language they learn. Here is what that means in plain words.
- No ads. Lessons run without ad breaks, which makes short study sessions much smoother.
- Unlimited energy on mobile. On the free plan, mistakes cost energy, and when energy runs out, the lesson stops. Super removes that limit on most mobile accounts, so the receiver can keep practising after mistakes.
- Offline lessons. Lessons can be downloaded and done without internet, which is handy on flights and commutes.
- Unlimited Legendary level attempts. Legendary levels are the hardest version of a lesson, and Super lets the receiver try them as often as they like.
- Personalised practice. Super includes Practice Hub, a place to review mistakes and weak words. Practice Hub is free for all learners since 18 February 2026, but Super still adds the other benefits listed here.
- Monthly Streak Repair. Super includes a monthly Streak Repair, which can save a broken streak. A Streak Freeze, bought with gems, is different: it protects a streak before a day is missed. Repair fixes a streak after it breaks.
- Explain My Answer. This feature explains why an answer was wrong. It is free for all learners since 1 January 2026, so it is no longer a Super-only reason to gift.
One thing the gift does not include is Max. Duolingo Max, the higher tier with AI video calls and roleplay, stopped new sales in November 2026. Individual Max users are being moved to Super Family at the same price, and unlimited Video Call is coming to all Super users by the end of 2026. Do not buy a gift expecting Max features, and do not pay anyone who claims to sell a Max gift.
Super works in all 40-plus languages Duolingo teaches, from Spanish and French to Japanese and Welsh. The receiver does not need to pick a language in advance. The gift applies to their whole account.
What Does a Super Duolingo Gift Cost in 2026?
The gift costs the same as one year of Super for one person. Duolingo publishes no official price list, and the price you see depends on your country, your account, and where you buy. In the US in 2026, a year of Super is usually about $83.99 to $119.99.
| Gift option | What it costs (US, 2026) | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Official gift subscription | About $83.99–$119.99, paid once | One person, 12 months, no auto-renewal |
| Apple Gift Card | Any amount, usually $5–$200 | iPhone or iPad users who buy Super in the app |
| Google Play Gift Card | Any amount, usually $5–$200 | Android users who buy Super in the app |
| Super Family seat (not a gift) | About $119.99–$143.99 a year for up to 6 people | Families or households, bought as a shared plan |
There is only one gift length: one year. Duolingo used to show a 6-month option in some places, but the gift page now sells a 12-month gift only. If a site offers you a 3-month or 6-month Duolingo gift, it is not the official gift page, so check the address before you pay.
Also note that the gift price is a one-time payment. There is no monthly billing and no renewal. After 12 months the gift simply ends, and the receiver can choose to subscribe on their own if they want to continue.
How to Gift Super Duolingo: Step by Step
Buy the gift on the web, not inside the app. The official gift page is duolingo.com/gift. The whole process takes about five minutes.
- Go to duolingo.com/gift in a web browser on your phone or computer.
- Click the gift button on the page, usually labelled “Gift a year of Super” or “Start Learning With Super”.
- Enter the receiver’s name and email address. Double-check the email address. The gift goes to that inbox, and a typo means the wrong person gets it.
- Enter your own name, email, country, and postal code. Duolingo asks for these for the payment and the receipt.
- Personalise the gift. Add a short message for the receiver and choose when it should be delivered. You can send it right away or schedule it for a birthday or holiday.
- Pay and check your email. You will get a confirmation email. The receiver gets their own email with the gift and a redeem button.
- Tell the receiver to redeem it. They open the email, click redeem, and sign in to their Duolingo account. The year of Super starts when they redeem it, not when you buy it.
The receiver does not need to enter any payment details to redeem the gift. That is one of the best parts: they get a full year of Super without ever adding a card.
What the Receiver Needs
Before you buy, check three things. They take less than a minute and they prevent the most common gift problems.
- They need a Duolingo account. A free account is fine. If they do not have one yet, they can create it in a minute, and the gift will wait in their email until they do.
- They must not already pay for Super or Max. You cannot gift Super to someone who already has an active paid Duolingo subscription. The gift page will not accept it. If they already subscribe, see the alternatives below.
- They need the email address you send it to. The gift is delivered by email, so use an address they actually check. If you are not sure which email they use for Duolingo, ask them, or send the gift to yourself and forward the details in person.
The gift works on iPhone, Android, and the web. The receiver can use Super on any device once they redeem it, because the subscription lives on their Duolingo account, not on one phone.
When the Official Gift Does Not Fit
Three situations come up again and again. Here is what to do in each one.
The receiver already pays for Super
You cannot add a gift year on top of an active subscription. The simplest fix is an Apple Gift Card or a Google Play Gift Card for the amount of their next renewal. They can add the balance to their app store account, and it will be used when their subscription renews. It is not as neat as a Duolingo gift, but it pays for their Super all the same.
You want to gift a Family plan
There is no Family gift. The gift is always one year of Super for one person. If you want to cover a whole household, buy a Super Family plan yourself for about $119.99–$143.99 a year and invite up to 5 other people to join it. That works out cheaper per person than buying separate gifts, and everyone gets Super at once.
You want to spend less than a full year
There is no official monthly gift. Your options are a smaller Apple or Google Play gift card, which the receiver can put toward a month of Super, or a Super free trial, which the receiver can start themselves in the app. Trials usually run 7 days on the web and 14 days in the app stores, and some accounts are offered a full month. A trial needs a payment method and must be cancelled before it ends, so it is a weaker gift than the official one-year gift, but it costs nothing up front.
Apple and Google Gift Cards as an Alternative
If the official gift page does not work for you, a store gift card is the most reliable backup. It is also the right choice when you are not sure whether the receiver already subscribes.
- Apple Gift Card: buy it from the App Store, Apple’s website, or a shop, for any amount from $5 to $200. Email it to the receiver, or print it and hand it over. They add the balance to their Apple ID and use it to buy Super in the Duolingo app.
- Google Play Gift Card: buy it from the Play Store, Google’s website, or a shop. The receiver adds it to their Google Play balance and uses it the same way on Android.
Two warnings. First, buy gift cards only from Apple, Google, or a shop you trust. Cheap Duolingo codes from unknown sellers often do not work, and you will not get your money back. Second, a store gift card can be spent on anything in that store, not only Duolingo, so it is a less focused gift than the official Duolingo gift.
Best Occasions to Gift Super Duolingo
A year of Super fits occasions where the gift should last longer than a day. Birthdays and holidays are the obvious ones, and the scheduled delivery option means you can buy a gift in November and have it arrive on Christmas morning. It also works well for graduations, for someone starting a new job abroad, for a student heading to university, and for a friend who keeps saying they want to learn a language “one day”.
It is also a good gift for a traveller. Someone with a trip planned in three months gets a year of Super, but the value lands in the first few weeks, when they are learning the phrases they will actually use. A short personal message helps here: “For your trip to Mexico in March” turns a generic subscription into a gift that feels chosen.
Troubleshooting: Common Gift Problems
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Receiver never got the email | Check the spam folder first, then check the email address you typed. If it is wrong, contact Duolingo support with your order details. |
| Gift code will not redeem | Make sure the receiver is signed in to the right Duolingo account, and try redeeming in a web browser at duolingo.com/redeem instead of the app. |
| “Already a subscriber” error | The receiver already pays for Super or Max. Use an Apple or Google Play gift card instead. |
| Gift bought for the wrong person | Contact Duolingo support as soon as possible with the order email. Unredeemed gifts are easier to fix than redeemed ones. |
| Want a refund for a gift | Duolingo’s terms say payments are generally non-refundable, and refunds for store purchases go through Apple or Google, not Duolingo. Ask support quickly and keep your receipt. |
Gift Subscription vs Buying Super for Yourself
The gift and a normal Super subscription are the same product, but they work differently in three ways that matter to a giver. First, the gift is a one-time payment with no auto-renewal, while a normal subscription renews until it is cancelled. Second, the gift starts when the receiver redeems it, so it does not lose days while it sits in an inbox. Third, the gift code does not expire, so you can buy early and deliver on the day you choose. If you are buying Super for yourself, none of that matters. If you are giving it to someone else, all three are the reason to use the gift page instead of paying for their account directly.
For the full mechanics of gift subscriptions, including redemption steps and the fine print, see our guide to Duolingo gift subscriptions. For current prices across all plans, see how much Super Duolingo costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I gift Super Duolingo to someone?
Yes. Buy a one-year gift subscription at duolingo.com/gift. You enter the receiver’s name and email, add a message, and Duolingo emails the gift to them. They redeem it on their own Duolingo account.
How much does it cost to gift Super Duolingo?
About $83.99–$119.99 in the US in 2026, paid once. Duolingo publishes no fixed price list, so the exact price depends on your country and account. There is only one gift length: one year.
Can I gift a Super Family plan?
No. The gift is always one year of Super for one person. To cover a household, buy a Super Family plan yourself for about $119.99–$143.99 a year and invite up to 5 people.
Does the gift auto-renew?
No. A gift subscription never auto-renews. After 12 months it simply ends, and the receiver can subscribe on their own if they want to keep Super.
Does the gift code expire?
No. The gift code does not expire, so you can buy it early and give it on a birthday or holiday. The 12 months start when the receiver redeems it, not when you buy it.
Can I gift Super to someone who already subscribes?
No. Gifts cannot be given to someone with an active paid Duolingo subscription. Send an Apple or Google Play gift card instead, which they can use toward their renewal.
What does the receiver get with Super?
No ads, unlimited energy on mobile, offline lessons, unlimited Legendary attempts, personalised practice, and a monthly Streak Repair. Max features are not included, and Max is no longer sold to new users.
Can I personalise my Super Duolingo gift?
Yes. On the gift page you can add the receiver’s name, your name, and a personal message, and you can choose the delivery date.
