Wix Class Action Lawsuit: Renewal Price Increases and “Cancel at Any Time” Claims
A California Wix subscriber is suing Wix.com Ltd. in federal court in San Francisco, claiming the website builder raised his renewal price without his affirmative consent and misled him about cancelling “at any time.” The case, <strong>Mahallati v. Wix.com Ltd.</strong>, was filed on <strong>February 5, 2026</strong> — September 2026 news coverage made it look new. As of September 25, 2026, there is <strong>no settlement, no certified class and no claim form</strong>; Wix's motion to dismiss is set for a hearing on <strong>September 30, 2026</strong>.
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What the Wix Lawsuit Claims
The complaint claims Wix advertises specific subscription prices, then raises renewal prices above the agreed rate without the subscriber's affirmative consent, charges renewals weeks before the new term begins, and tells customers they can cancel “at any time” even though refunds are available only within 14 days of a first purchase. Plaintiff Abrahim Mahallati says he paid $291.60 on December 27, 2021 for a one-year “Premium Plan Business Unlimited” subscription, received an email saying it would renew for $324, and was instead charged $384 on December 13, 2022 — two weeks before his term ended — and $432 on December 13, 2024. The original complaint alleged violations of California's False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law and Automatic Renewal Law; according to Wix's motion, the amended complaint dropped the Automatic Renewal Law claim. Wix denies wrongdoing. It says it emailed Mahallati 30 days before each price increase (for example on November 13, 2022, announcing the change from $324 to $384), that its Terms of Use disclose renewal and refund rules, and that “cancel at any time” means stopping future renewals, not getting money back: “A cancellation clause is an exit right, not a refund right.”
Case Details
Mahallati v. Wix.com Ltd., Case No. 3:26-cv-01134-WHO, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco), Judge William H. Orrick. Filed February 5, 2026 against Wix.com, Inc.; the amended complaint of April 16, 2026 names Wix.com Ltd. as defendant. Plaintiff's counsel: Bursor & Fisher, P.A. (L. Timothy Fisher, Julian C. Diamond, Spencer N. Migotsky). Wix's counsel: DLA Piper LLP (US) (Angela Agrusa, David Farkas). Source: court docket.
Current Status: Motion to Dismiss Pending, No Settlement
Who Could Be Covered — and Can You Join?
Nobody is covered yet — no class has been certified. The original complaint proposes a class of “All consumers, who, between the applicable statute of limitations and the present, purchased one or more subscriptions in the State of California, and who were overcharged with respect to their original subscription without their authorization by Defendant.” The amended complaint is not publicly available to us, so the current definition may differ; news coverage describes it as limited to California consumers. If you are outside California, the proposed class as written would not include you. There is nothing to sign up for: if a class is ever certified or a settlement reached, class members are typically notified and told how to claim. Wix's arbitration and class-waiver terms could also limit who can take part.
How Much Could You Get? No Amount Exists Yet
Wix Lawsuit Timeline
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December 2021 – December 2024 — The charges at issue
Mahallati buys a Premium Plan Business Unlimited subscription for $291.60 (December 27, 2021), is charged $384 on renewal (December 13, 2022) and $432 (December 13, 2024), according to the complaint.
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February 5, 2026 — Class action filed
Bursor & Fisher files the proposed class action in the Northern District of California, alleging false advertising, unfair competition and Automatic Renewal Law violations. The case is reassigned to Judge William H. Orrick on February 9.
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April 2026 — First motion to dismiss, amended complaint
Wix moves to dismiss on April 2. On April 16 Mahallati files an amended complaint against Wix.com Ltd., which, per Wix, drops the Automatic Renewal Law claim; the first motion is declared moot on May 7.
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July 14, 2026 — Wix moves to dismiss again
Wix asks the court to dismiss the amended complaint with prejudice and to strike the request for attorneys' fees. Briefing closes with Wix's reply on September 11.
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September 30, 2026 — Hearing on the motion to dismiss
The hearing is set for 2:00 p.m. by videoconference before Judge Orrick. A further case management conference follows on November 17, 2026.
Wix Lawsuit Scams to Avoid
Coverage of a “Wix class action” invites fake refund offers. Remember: there is no settlement, no claim form and no refund program tied to this lawsuit.
“Wix settlement refund” emails or texts
No settlement exists, so no administrator is sending Wix refund notices. Messages asking you to confirm card details or log in to “receive your Wix refund” should be treated as phishing.
Sign-up pages that promise to “add you” to the class
There is no list to join before a class is certified. Comment sections and forms that collect your contact details do not enroll you in the case.
Fake Wix billing or account-suspension messages
Scammers imitate subscription billing notices. Check renewal charges and auto-renewal settings by logging in to your Wix account directly — never through a link in an unexpected message.
Wix Class Action Lawsuit FAQ
Is there a Wix class action settlement?
No. As of September 25, 2026, Mahallati v. Wix.com Ltd. has not settled, no class has been certified, and Wix has asked the court to dismiss the case.
What is the Wix lawsuit about?
It claims Wix raised subscription renewal prices above what customers agreed to without their affirmative consent, charged renewals weeks early, and misrepresented that subscriptions could be cancelled “at any time” while limiting refunds to the first 14 days after an initial purchase. Wix says it notified the plaintiff of each price increase in advance and that its terms were clearly disclosed.
How do I join the Wix class action lawsuit?
You can't join it right now. A class action proceeds on behalf of a proposed class, but nobody is a class member until a judge certifies the class. As originally proposed, the class is limited to California subscribers; the amended complaint's definition was not publicly available to us. If a class is certified or a settlement is reached, eligible people would normally be notified.
Is there a Wix lawsuit claim form?
No. Claim forms only appear after a settlement is approved. Any “Wix claim form” online today is not connected to this case.
Can I get money back for a Wix price increase?
Not through this lawsuit yet. Outside the case, your options depend on Wix's own terms: according to the court filings, Wix offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on initial purchases, and Wix told the plaintiff he could “disable auto-renewal or cancel [his] subscription at any time in [his] account settings.” Turning off auto-renewal before the renewal charge prevents future charges.
Does the Wix lawsuit cover users outside California?
As proposed in the original complaint, no — it covers consumers who bought Wix subscriptions in California. The amended complaint's class definition was not publicly available to us.
Is this the same as the Wix securities lawsuit?
No. Yappi v. Wix.com Ltd., Case No. 1:26-cv-08852, filed July 24, 2026 in the Northern District of Illinois, is a separate case brought on behalf of investors under the Securities Exchange Act. It concerns Wix shareholders, not website subscribers.
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