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Add YouTube to the list of media services with subscriptions that drive up prices. All premium video subscription levels get a price hike ranging from a $1 increase for the Basic plan to a $4 increase for the Basic plan The special family planwhich now costs $27 per month.
on its Premium homepageYouTube adjusted the new prices on April 10, which have already been applied to new subscribers. Some subscribers will begin to see an increase in their following billing cycles; They can expect at least 30 days’ notice to confirm new rates before the change occurs.
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“We are updating the price of YouTube Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023 to continue delivering a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on YouTube,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. They said the price increase would help maintain features like ad-free viewing, Playing in the background And over 300 million songs on YouTube Music.
lower class, Premium Liteit now costs $9 per month. This level makes most YouTube and YouTube Kids videos ad-free and allows the ability to download most YouTube videos. Premium, which rose by $2 to $16 per month, expands the range of ad-free videos and add-ons YouTube Music Without ads. Premium Family, which rose by $4 to $27 per month, can be used by up to five additional family members ages 13 or older. Annual subscriptions to these plans can lower their prices in the long run.
All YouTube Premium tiers are available to try for one month.
If you choose not to pay the higher rates, you can Cancel or pause your YouTube subscription.
YouTube is the latest in a series of streaming services that have raised their prices in the past few months, including… Spotify and Netflix. Last year, streamers including Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video without ads and Disney Plus There has been an increase in prices for subscribers.