What happens to my links if I stop using Lasso?
If you stop using Lasso, your existing links do not suddenly break, but what happens next depends on whether you downgrade to the free plan, cancel your subscription, or remove the plugin entirely.
Will my existing affiliate links keep working?
Yes.
Any affiliate links you’ve already added to your site will continue to send visitors to the correct destination.
Stopping or downgrading Lasso does not automatically remove your links from your content.
What’s the difference between canceling and downgrading to the free plan?
Downgrading to the free plan is usually the safest option.
When you downgrade to free:
You keep access to link management
You can still edit and update existing links
Most link displays continue to work
Your links remain fully functional and manageable
When you cancel completely:
You lose access to link management tools
Your links stay live, but are “frozen” as-is
What happens if I deactivate or delete the Lasso plugin?
Deactivating or deleting the plugin can cause issues:
Lasso displays and shortcodes may stop rendering and show raw shortcode text.
Cloaked links may stop redirecting, since Lasso’s redirect rules run through the plugin.
If you remove the plugin without replacing links first, parts of your content may break.
Do my cloaked links still work?
If the plugin stays active: Cloaked links continue to redirect normally.
If the plugin is removed: Cloaked links may stop working unless replaced with direct URLs or another redirect system.
What should I do before canceling or removing Lasso?
If you’re thinking about canceling:
Consider downgrading to the free plan instead to keep control of your links
If you plan to remove the plugin, replace Lasso links and displays first to avoid broken layouts or redirects
What’s the simplest way to think about it?
Downgrade to free: Links stay live and manageable (recommended)
Cancel subscription: Links stay live, but can’t be edited
Remove plugin: Links and displays may break unless replaced