Cancel Your YouTube Premium Subscription
YouTube Premium is Google's subscription service that enhances the standard YouTube experience with ad-free viewing, background playback on mobile, offline downloads, and full access to the YouTube Music streaming app.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device/platform.
How to cancel Youtube premium subscription on Web
- 1Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships and sign in.
- 2Under 'Premium', click 'Manage Membership'.
- 3Click 'Deactivate' and follow the prompts to confirm.
How to cancel youtube Premium subscription on Android (Google Play Billing)
- 1Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon > 'Payments & subscriptions'.
- 3Tap 'Purchases and memberships', then find YouTube Premium and select it.
- 4Tap 'Cancel subscription' at the bottom and follow the instructions.
How to cancel Youtube Membership subscription on iOS (Apple ID Billing)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name (Apple ID) > 'Subscriptions'.
- 3Find and tap on YouTube Premium.
- 4Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm.
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The Annual Plan Discount
Instead of paying monthly, check if the Annual Plan is available for your account. By paying for 12 months upfront, you can save the equivalent of nearly two months' cost compared to the standard monthly rate.
The Family Sharing Method
The YouTube Premium Family Plan allows you to share your membership with up to 5 other family members in the same household. Splitting the cost this way is significantly cheaper per person than maintaining individual plans.
The Student Verification Hack
If you are a student at an eligible college or university, you can get a steep discount on YouTube Premium through their student verification process. This is the absolute cheapest way to get the service if you qualify.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
You Will Lose All Downloaded Videos
CRITICAL: The ability to watch videos offline is a Premium-only feature. As soon as your membership period ends, you will no longer be able to access any videos you have downloaded.
Your YouTube Music Access Will Change
You will not lose your playlists in the YouTube Music app. However, your account will revert to the ad-supported free tier. You will lose offline downloads and the ability to listen with your screen off.
Confirm Your Billing Source (Apple vs. Google)
If you subscribed through your iPhone or iPad, you MUST cancel the subscription via your Apple ID settings. If you subscribed on the web or an Android device, you cancel directly through your YouTube/Google account settings. The cancellation process is different.
Your Channel and Playlists are Safe
Cancelling YouTube Premium has no effect on your regular YouTube channel, your video uploads, your public playlists, or your watch history. All of that remains part of your standard Google account.
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What happens to my downloaded YouTube videos after I cancel?
They will be removed. Offline downloads are a core feature of Premium, and you will lose access to them as soon as your subscription period ends.
Will my regular YouTube account be affected?
No. Your channel, uploads, comments, and public playlists are all part of your standard Google account and are completely safe and unaffected by cancelling Premium.
What is the difference between YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium?
YouTube Premium is the full package: it includes all the benefits of YouTube Music Premium, plus ad-free video, background play, and video downloads on the main YouTube app.
Can I pause my YouTube Premium membership?
Yes. YouTube offers a 'Pause' feature that allows you to temporarily suspend your membership for up to 6 months. You can do this from the 'Paid Memberships' page in your account.
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