How to downgrade Firebase Blaze plan?

 

Step 1: Log in to Firebase Console

 

• Use the web browser to navigate to Firebase Console.
• Click the Sign In button in the top right corner if you are not already logged in.
• Enter your credentials.

 

Step 2: Access Your Project

 

• In the Firebase Console, look for and click on the project associated with the Blaze plan that you want to downgrade.

 

Step 3: Go to Project Settings

 

• Click on the gear icon (⚙️) located next to "Project Overview" on the left sidebar.
• Select Project Settings from the dropdown menu.

 

Step 4: Navigate to Billing

 

• Once in Project Settings, click on the Usage and billing tab. This will take you to the Billing section of your project.

 

Step 5: Modify Your Plan

 

• In the Billing section, you will see details about your current Blaze plan.
• Look for a button or link that says Modify Plan or similar that allows you to change your billing plan.

 

Step 6: Select the Spark Plan

 

• After clicking on Modify Plan, a list of available plans will appear.
• Select the Spark Plan, which is the free tier of Firebase.
• Review any potential changes to your project's feature availability and limits.

 

Step 7: Confirm the Downgrade

 

• Once you've selected the Spark Plan, confirm your selection.
• Firebase may prompt you to review your choices or warn you about features under the Blaze plan that will not be available in the Spark Plan.
• If you agree, confirm the downgrade operation.

 

Step 8: Verify the Downgrade

 

• After downgrading, verify the plan by returning to the Usage and billing section.
• It should now display the Spark Plan as your current plan.

 

Additional Considerations

 

• Downgrading to the Spark plan may affect your project's performance or available features. Specifically, limits on database storage, networking, and other critical resources could impact your project's functionality.
• Carefully analyze your project's dependencies on Blaze-only features before downgrading to ensure continued operation without interruptions.