Last updated: November 2026
You got Super Duolingo for free, and now you want to know why. The answer is usually simple: you are on a free trial, or you claimed a promotion. This guide explains how trials and promotions work, how long they last, how to check your end date, and how to cancel before you are charged.
Yes, you got Super for free because of a trial or a promotion. Duolingo gives new users a free trial of Super, and it runs partner and seasonal promotions that give free Super for a set time. Both are real, both are time-limited, and only a trial can turn into a charge. A promotion never charges you on its own.
Here is what we will cover:
- How the Super free trial works
- How long the trial lasts
- Promotions that give free Super
- How to check your trial end date
- What happens after the trial ends
- How to cancel before you are charged
- Can you get another free trial?
- FAQs
How the Super Free Trial Works
The Super free trial is Duolingo’s official way to let you try the paid plan before you pay. You get full Super for the trial period: no ads, unlimited energy, offline lessons, personalized practice, unlimited Legendary attempts, and a monthly Streak Repair.
Trials start in a few ways. You may tap a “Try free” banner on the home screen, tap a locked feature such as a Legendary level, or sign up on the Duolingo website. The offer is aimed at new subscribers, so an account that has already used a trial usually will not see the offer again.
One important detail: a trial needs a payment method. That is why it can turn into a paid plan. When the trial ends, Duolingo charges the plan you picked unless you cancel first. Your progress and streak are not affected when you start or end a trial.
How Long the Trial Lasts
There is no single trial length. It depends on where you start it and what Duolingo is testing on your account.
| Where you start | Trial length you are likely to see |
|---|---|
| Duolingo website | 1 week free |
| Apple App Store | 14 days free |
| Google Play | 14 days free |
| Longer test offers | Up to 1 month; Duolingo has said most trials are moving to one month |
| Some accounts | A shorter 3-day trial has been reported |
The length shown on your own screen is the one that counts. Write it down when you start the trial, and set a reminder two days before it ends. Duolingo says it will remind you before the trial ends, but do not rely on that reminder alone.
Promotions That Give Free Super
Trials are not the only route. Duolingo also gives free Super through promotions and partners. These are different from a trial, because they do not need a payment method and they never turn into a paid plan.
- Partner offers. The best-known example is Discord Nitro: in July 2024, Nitro members could claim two months of Super for free. That offer has ended, but similar partner offers appear from time to time. Check the partner’s own gift or promotions page.
- Seasonal promotions. Duolingo runs special offers around holidays and events, such as the New Year and back-to-school periods. These usually appear as banners in the app and last for the promotion period only.
- Referral rewards. Duolingo’s in-app Invite Friends offer gives about a week of free Super to you and to a friend who signs up through your link and finishes a first lesson. The exact reward is shown in your app, not on a public page.
- Streak rewards. A 7-day streak unlocks the Streak Society, and the first reward is 3 days of free Super. Longer streak milestones can also unlock free Super days. This is a gift, not a trial, so it never charges you.
If your free Super came from a promotion, there is nothing to cancel. It ends on its own when the offer period runs out.
Watch out for fake free Super. There is no permanent free Super. Any website, video, or app that promises Super forever, sells cheap trial codes, or asks for your Duolingo login is not real. Those offers can steal your account or your money. Only use offers inside the Duolingo app, on duolingo.com, or from a known partner such as Discord.
How to Check Your Trial End Date
Do not guess. Check it in one of these three places:
In the Duolingo app: tap the Super icon at the top of the home screen, then Settings, then Manage subscription. The screen shows your plan and the end date.
On the web: click your profile picture, then Settings, then Super Duolingo. The same details are shown there.
In your store: on iPhone, go to Settings, then your name, then Subscriptions, and tap Duolingo. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, then Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, and tap Duolingo. The store shows the renewal date and the price that will be charged.
If none of these places lists Duolingo, you are not on a trial. Your free Super came from a promotion, a reward, a gift, or a family plan seat instead.
What Happens After the Trial Ends
Two things can happen, and you choose which one.
If you do nothing, the trial turns into a paid plan on the end date. You are charged the price of the plan you picked when you started the trial. Super normally costs about $12.99 to $13.99 a month, or about $83.99 to $119.99 a year in the US. Duolingo publishes no fixed price list, so the price on your own checkout screen is the real one.
If you cancel, you keep Super until the trial end date, and the charge never happens. Your streak, XP, progress, and gems all stay. After the end date, your account goes back to the free plan: ads return, the daily energy limit returns on mobile, and offline lessons stop working. Your lessons stay the same, because every course is free with or without Super.
How to Cancel Before You Are Charged
Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Cancel where you started the trial. That is the golden rule: Apple subscriptions cancel in iPhone Settings, Google Play subscriptions cancel in the Play Store, and web subscriptions cancel in Duolingo Settings under Super Duolingo.
On iPhone: Settings, then your name, then Subscriptions, then Duolingo, then Cancel Subscription.
On Android: Google Play, then your profile icon, then Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, then Duolingo, then Cancel subscription.
On the web: profile picture, then Settings, then Super Duolingo, then Cancel subscription.
Deleting the app does not cancel a trial. Deleting your account does not cancel it either. Cancel in the store or on the web, then check that the subscription screen says the plan will not renew.
For the full step-by-step guide, see How to Cancel Super Duolingo. To turn off auto-renew only, see How to Turn Off Super Duolingo.
Can You Get Another Free Trial?
Usually not. Trials are aimed at new subscribers, so an account that has already used one usually will not be offered another. That is the normal rule, and Duolingo’s tests can change who sees an offer.
If you already used your trial, your options are a referral week, a streak reward, a seat on a family member’s Super Family plan, or a new partner promotion when one appears. The cheapest long-term route is sharing a Super Family plan, which covers up to 6 accounts for about $119.99 to $143.99 a year. For the full price breakdown, see Does Duolingo Cost Money?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did I get Super Duolingo for free?
Because you started a free trial, or you claimed a promotion. The trial is the most common reason. Check your subscription screen: a trial shows an end date and a renewal price.
How long is the Super free trial?
It depends on where you start it: 1 week on the Duolingo website, 14 days in the Apple App Store and Google Play, and up to one month on some accounts, because Duolingo is moving most trials to one month. The length on your own screen is the one that counts.
Will I be charged after the free trial?
Yes, unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. The trial turns into a paid plan automatically. Cancel where you started it, and you keep Super until the end date with no charge.
Does deleting the app cancel the trial?
No. Deleting the app or your account does not cancel a subscription or a trial. You must cancel in Apple Settings, Google Play, or Duolingo web Settings, depending on where you started it.
Can I get Super for free forever?
No. Trials and promotions are always time-limited. There is no permanent free Super, and any site that promises one is a scam.
Is Duolingo Max still available?
No. Duolingo stopped selling new Max subscriptions in November 2026. Its main feature, Video Call, is moving into Super. If you are choosing a paid plan today, the plan is Super, not Max.
Bottom line: free Super from a trial or a promotion is real and normal. The only risk is a trial you forgot about. Check your end date now, set a reminder, and cancel at least 24 hours early if you do not want to pay.
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