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Calculated Shard: 69 (from laksa199)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa069.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-1119004/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-1119004/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-premium-1119004\/","crawl_time":1775952849,"first_indexed_time":1589730795,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,androidauthority!www,\/youtube-premium-1119004\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8083595469281939469","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Is Youtube Premium worth it? What you need to know - Android Authority","meta_descriptions":["Don't be put off by the annoying prompt. YouTube Premium has a lot to offer! But is it worth it for you? Here's what you need to know."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\nIt has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now\nbundled with YouTube Music Premium\nand offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below.\nHow much is YouTube Premium?\nEric Zeman \/ Android Authority\nSurely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find\ndifferent prices worldwide\n—  it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US:\nIndividual\nIndividual (annual)\nFamily\nStudent\nPrice\nIndividual\n$13.99\/month\nIndividual (annual)\n$139.99\/year\nFamily\n$22.99\/month\nStudent\n$7.99\/month\nTotal users\nIndividual\n1\nIndividual (annual)\n1\nFamily\n5\nStudent\n1\nAutorenewal\nIndividual\nYes\nIndividual (annual)\nNo\nFamily\nYes\nStudent\nYes\nTrial length\nIndividual\n1 month for new members\nIndividual (annual)\nNo\nFamily\n1 month for new members\nStudent\n1 month for new members\nNotes\nIndividual\nIndividual (annual)\n- Prepaid plan\nFamily\n- Members required to reside at the same address\nStudent\n- Student identification required\n- Limited to select countries\n- Maximum of four years\nYouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs $13.99\/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at $22.99\/month. A student plan is available at $7.99\/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an\nannual plan\nthat costs $139.99\/year for individuals.\nA number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did.\nFeatures\nSo, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription:\nAd-free videos\n: no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account.\nBackground play\n: you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked.\nOffline playback\n: you can download videos for later offline viewing.\nYouTube Music Premium\n: ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs.\nYouTube Originals\n: ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content.\nIt’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium.\nIs YouTube Premium worth it?\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\nThe answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators.\nWith YouTube officially\nblocking ad blockers\nto view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption.\nSo, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it.\nWhat we like about YouTube Premium\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\nIf you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound.\nIt is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions.\nSpeaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too.\nThe good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium\nYouTube Music\nincluded in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked.\nThe variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs $2 more per month than\nSpotify Premium\n, with additional perks to boot.\nWhat needs to improve\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\nWhen YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities.\nThis is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets.\nMind Field\n, a documentary series by Michael from\nVsauce\n, is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series.\nToday, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.\nEven if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like\nThe Boy Band Con documentary\nare highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch.\nFinally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. In that case, it’s hard to justify spending $13.99\/month for an ad-free experience and some original content, especially after spending a decade or more watching most of it for free.\nYouTube Premium problems and solutions\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\nIf you’re a subscriber and still encounter ads, there’s likely a good reason for it. Our guide for removing ads from YouTube Premium goes into deeper detail, but as a quick guide, find some of the potential fixes below.\nCheck if you’re using YouTube in an incognito window.\nYou’ll also want to enable YouTube cookies in your browser, and this is how YouTube will identify your membership.\nFinally, double-check that you’re signed in to YouTube. This is particularly important if you use a Google Chrome alternative, like Firefox or Safari.\nFollow\nThank you for being part of our community. Read our \nComment Policy\nbefore posting.","attrs_markdown":"### Search results for\n[All search results](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/search\/?q=)\n\n[Best daily deals](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/deals\/)\n\nLogin\n\n**0**\n\n[🚨Get 23% off INIU's 10,000mAh power bank](https:\/\/andauth.co\/PocketRocketP50_Amazon)\n\nAffiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. [Learn more.](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/external-links\/)\n\n[Streaming and entertainment](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/streaming-entertainment\/)\n\n[Streaming services](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/streaming-services\/)\n\n# YouTube Premium: Is it worth it? Pricing, content, and more\nWe all use the video streaming platform at some point, but is it worth paying for a Premium plan?\n\nBy\n\nRyan Haines\n\n•\n\nMarch 21, 2025\n\n•\n\n7\n\n•\n\n- Facebook\n  \n  0 Shares\n- X\n  \n  0 Shares\n- Email\n  \n  0 Shares\n- LinkedIn\n  \n  0 Shares\n- Reddit\n  \n  0 Shares\n- Link\n  \n  0 Shares\n- 0  Shares\n\n•\n\n[Add AndroidAuthority on Google](https:\/\/andauth.co\/AAGooglePrefSource)\n\n![YouTube premium app on smartphone stock photo (3)](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-3.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nIt has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now [bundled with YouTube Music Premium](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-music-vs-youtube-premium-vs-youtube-music-premium-1020214\/) and offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below.\n***\n## How much is YouTube Premium?\n![YouTube Premium Inside App Logo](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youtube-premium-inside-app-logo.jpg)\n\nEric Zeman \/ Android Authority\n\nSurely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find [different prices worldwide](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-premium-cost-around-the-world-3410557\/) — it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US:\n\n|   | Individual | Individual (annual) | Family | Student |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Price | Individual\\$13.99\/month | Individual (annual)\\$139.99\/year | Family\\$22.99\/month | Student\\$7.99\/month |\n| Total users | Individual1 | Individual (annual)1 | Family5 | Student1 |\n| Autorenewal | IndividualYes | Individual (annual)No | FamilyYes | StudentYes |\n| Trial length | Individual1 month for new members | Individual (annual)No | Family1 month for new members | Student1 month for new members |\n| Notes | Individual | Individual (annual)\\- Prepaid plan | Family\\- Members required to reside at the same address | Student\\- Student identification required \\- Limited to select countries \\- Maximum of four years |\n\nYouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs \\$13.99\/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at \\$22.99\/month. A student plan is available at \\$7.99\/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an [annual plan](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-premium-annual-guide-3315320\/) that costs \\$139.99\/year for individuals.\n\nA number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did.\n\n### Features\nSo, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription:\n\n- **Ad-free videos**: no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account.\n- **Background play**: you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked.\n- **Offline playback**: you can download videos for later offline viewing.\n- **YouTube Music Premium**: ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs.\n- **YouTube Originals**: ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content.\n\nIt’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium.\n***\n## Is YouTube Premium worth it?\n![YouTube on smartphone stock photo 5](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/YouTube-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nThe answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators.\n\nWith YouTube officially [blocking ad blockers](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-blocking-ad-blockers-3345242\/) to view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption.\n\nSo, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it.\n\n[Sign up for YouTube Premium](http:\/\/tyvm.ly\/q4re)\n***\n## What we like about YouTube Premium\n![Music on smartphone](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YouTube-Music-on-smartphone-stock-photo-2.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nIf you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound.\n\nIt is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions.\n\nSpeaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too.\n\nThe good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium [YouTube Music](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/what-is-youtube-music-3195785\/) included in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked.\n\nThe variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs \\$2 more per month than [Spotify Premium](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/how-much-is-spotify-premium-3088090\/), with additional perks to boot.\n***\n## What needs to improve\n![YouTube TV logo on smartphone stock photo (1)](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-TV-logo-on-smartphone-stock-photo-1.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nWhen YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities.\n\nThis is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets. [Mind Field](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZRRxQcaEjA4qyEuYfAMCazlL0vQDkIj2), a documentary series by Michael from [Vsauce](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6nSFpj9HTCZ5t-N3Rm3-HA), is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series.\n\nToday, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.\n\nEven if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like [The Boy Band Con documentary](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI) are highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch.\n\nFinally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. In that case, it’s hard to justify spending \\$13.99\/month for an ad-free experience and some original content, especially after spending a decade or more watching most of it for free.\n***\n## YouTube Premium problems and solutions\n![App on smartphone stock photo (5)](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nIf you’re a subscriber and still encounter ads, there’s likely a good reason for it. Our guide for removing ads from YouTube Premium goes into deeper detail, but as a quick guide, find some of the potential fixes below.\n\n- Check if you’re using YouTube in an incognito window.\n- You’ll also want to enable YouTube cookies in your browser, and this is how YouTube will identify your membership.\n- Finally, double-check that you’re signed in to YouTube. This is particularly important if you use a Google Chrome alternative, like Firefox or Safari.\n\n[Guides](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/guides\/)\n\n[Streaming](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/tag\/streaming\/)[YouTube](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/tag\/youtube\/)\n\nFollow\n\nfollowFollow \"Ryan Haines\" to receive notifications about new pages on \"Ryan Haines\".\n\nRyan Haines\\+\n\nfollowFollow \"Streaming and entertainment\" to receive notifications about new pages on \"Streaming and entertainment\".\n\nStreaming and entertainment\\+\n\nfollowFollow \"Streaming services\" to receive notifications about new pages on \"Streaming services\".\n\nStreaming services\\+\n\nfollowFollow \"Guides\" to receive notifications about new pages on \"Guides\".\n\nGuides\\+\n\nThank you for being part of our community. Read our [Comment Policy](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/android-authority-comment-policy\/) before posting.\n\nLoad more comments\n\n## Conversation\nFollow this conversation to be notified when new comments are postedfollow\n\nLog in\n\n\\|\n\nSign up\n\n![Jump to log in or sign Up](https:\/\/cdn.viafoura.net\/assets\/defaultavatar.913f94a2fa72a280b0374131f1c9b175.png)\n\nAll Comments7\n\nNEWEST\n\n**0**\n\n### All Comments\n1. #### Comment by Awebea.\n   Aw\n   \n   Awebea\n   \n   January 14, 2026\n   \n   No I'm sorry but. In my opinion YouTube premium is not worth it at all. They sure do advertise a heck out of it or make it hard for you to use certain things but can't get me hahaedited\n   \n   reply\n   \n   0\n   \n   0\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n2. #### Comment by liquorice24.\n   li\n   \n   liquorice24\n   \n   October 13, 2025\n   \n   Yes, I'm afraid this SAME ARTICLE EVERY EDITION is a sales pitch, and no , no other ways to reduce or stop the ads...........very poor A.A. ......TUT TUT.\n   \n   reply\n   \n   2\n   \n   1\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n3. #### Comment by TheCatOnTheRug.\n   Th\n   \n   TheCatOnTheRug\n   \n   September 22, 2025\n   \n   What the....I clicked on the link in the email because it claimed to have new ways to avoid the monthly fee. There is nothing here that offers even a reduction for the fee- especially if you are in the UK which doesn't even offer a student priced option.\n   \n   AA why have you attached this link to the link saying that there was a way to get around the ever increasing fees?\\!\n   \n   reply\n   \n   2\n   \n   0\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n4. #### Comment by Christopher King.\n   CK\n   \n   Christopher King\n   \n   February 23, 2025\n   \n   This article is clickbait bullshit to cover up the fact that it's schilling for Google\n   \n   reply\n   \n   1 reply\n   \n   14\n   \n   0\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n   \n   - #### Reply by spacehg.\n     sp\n     \n     spacehg\n     \n     May 4, 2025\n     \n     Reply to Christopher King\n     \n     Yep. Brave browser, and Firefox with uBlock Origin on Android gets rid of the ads. There's other ways to get around ads too.\n     \n     reply\n     \n     4\n     \n     0\n     \n     share\n     \n     report\n5. #### Comment by Amy Lynn.\n   AL\n   \n   Amy Lynn\n   \n   February 21, 2025\n   \n   How to block YouTube ads and get to your videos faster. YouTube ads are out of control, but there are a few handy ways to cut down on interruptions. Read more...\n   \n   And yet, All I see is you pushing a service to pay for. CLICKBAIT\n   \n   reply\n   \n   16\n   \n   1\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n6. #### Comment by Derwin A..\n   DA\n   \n   Derwin A.\n   \n   February 2, 2025\n   \n   The email I got hinted at tips on blocking YouTube ads but all this article does is check the value of YouTube premium. I expected something else entirely.\n   \n   reply\n   \n   18\n   \n   0\n   \n   share\n   \n   report\n   \n   0\n   \n   0 older replies\n   \n   show older replies\n\nPowered by\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[About](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/about\/)[Contact](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/contact\/)[Careers](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/jobs-2\/)[Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/terms-conditions\/)[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/privacy-policy\/)[Cookie Policy](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/cookie-policy\/)\n\n[Advertise with us](https:\/\/www.authoritymedia.com\/partnerships)\n\n© 2026 Authority Media. All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![YouTube premium app on smartphone stock photo (3)](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-3.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nIt has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now [bundled with YouTube Music Premium](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-music-vs-youtube-premium-vs-youtube-music-premium-1020214\/) and offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below.\n***\n\nHow much is YouTube Premium?\n\n![YouTube Premium Inside App Logo](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/youtube-premium-inside-app-logo.jpg)\n\nEric Zeman \/ Android Authority\n\nSurely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find [different prices worldwide](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-premium-cost-around-the-world-3410557\/) — it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US:\n\n|   | Individual | Individual (annual) | Family | Student |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Price | Individual\\$13.99\/month | Individual (annual)\\$139.99\/year | Family\\$22.99\/month | Student\\$7.99\/month |\n| Total users | Individual1 | Individual (annual)1 | Family5 | Student1 |\n| Autorenewal | IndividualYes | Individual (annual)No | FamilyYes | StudentYes |\n| Trial length | Individual1 month for new members | Individual (annual)No | Family1 month for new members | Student1 month for new members |\n| Notes | Individual | Individual (annual)\\- Prepaid plan | Family\\- Members required to reside at the same address | Student\\- Student identification required \\- Limited to select countries \\- Maximum of four years |\n\nYouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs \\$13.99\/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at \\$22.99\/month. A student plan is available at \\$7.99\/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an [annual plan](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-premium-annual-guide-3315320\/) that costs \\$139.99\/year for individuals.\n\nA number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did.\n\n### Features\nSo, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription:\n\n- **Ad-free videos**: no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account.\n- **Background play**: you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked.\n- **Offline playback**: you can download videos for later offline viewing.\n- **YouTube Music Premium**: ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs.\n- **YouTube Originals**: ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content.\n\nIt’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium.\n***\n\nIs YouTube Premium worth it?\n\n![YouTube on smartphone stock photo 5](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/YouTube-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nThe answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators.\n\nWith YouTube officially [blocking ad blockers](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/youtube-blocking-ad-blockers-3345242\/) to view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption.\n\nSo, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it.\n\nWhat we like about YouTube Premium\n\n![Music on smartphone](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/YouTube-Music-on-smartphone-stock-photo-2.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nIf you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound.\n\nIt is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions.\n\nSpeaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too.\n\nThe good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium [YouTube Music](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/what-is-youtube-music-3195785\/) included in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked.\n\nThe variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs \\$2 more per month than [Spotify Premium](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/how-much-is-spotify-premium-3088090\/), with additional perks to boot.\n***\n\nWhat needs to improve\n\n![YouTube TV logo on smartphone stock photo (1)](https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YouTube-TV-logo-on-smartphone-stock-photo-1.jpg)\n\nEdgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority\n\nWhen YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities.\n\nThis is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets. [Mind Field](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZRRxQcaEjA4qyEuYfAMCazlL0vQDkIj2), a documentary series by Michael from [Vsauce](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC6nSFpj9HTCZ5t-N3Rm3-HA), is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series.\n\nToday, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.\n\nEven if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like [The Boy Band Con documentary](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI) are highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch.\n\nFinally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. 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Boilerpipe Text	Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now bundled with YouTube Music Premium and offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below. How much is YouTube Premium? Eric Zeman / Android Authority Surely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find different prices worldwide — it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US: Individual Individual (annual) Family Student Price Individual $13.99/month Individual (annual) $139.99/year Family $22.99/month Student $7.99/month Total users Individual 1 Individual (annual) 1 Family 5 Student 1 Autorenewal Individual Yes Individual (annual) No Family Yes Student Yes Trial length Individual 1 month for new members Individual (annual) No Family 1 month for new members Student 1 month for new members Notes Individual Individual (annual) - Prepaid plan Family - Members required to reside at the same address Student - Student identification required - Limited to select countries - Maximum of four years YouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs $13.99/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at $22.99/month. A student plan is available at $7.99/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an annual plan that costs $139.99/year for individuals. A number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did. Features So, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription: Ad-free videos : no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account. Background play : you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked. Offline playback : you can download videos for later offline viewing. YouTube Music Premium : ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs. YouTube Originals : ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content. It’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium. Is YouTube Premium worth it? Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators. With YouTube officially blocking ad blockers to view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption. So, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it. What we like about YouTube Premium Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound. It is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions. Speaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too. The good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium YouTube Music included in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked. The variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs $2 more per month than Spotify Premium , with additional perks to boot. What needs to improve Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities. This is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets. Mind Field , a documentary series by Michael from Vsauce , is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series. Today, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Even if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like The Boy Band Con documentary are highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch. Finally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. In that case, it’s hard to justify spending $13.99/month for an ad-free experience and some original content, especially after spending a decade or more watching most of it for free. YouTube Premium problems and solutions Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re a subscriber and still encounter ads, there’s likely a good reason for it. Our guide for removing ads from YouTube Premium goes into deeper detail, but as a quick guide, find some of the potential fixes below. Check if you’re using YouTube in an incognito window. You’ll also want to enable YouTube cookies in your browser, and this is how YouTube will identify your membership. Finally, double-check that you’re signed in to YouTube. This is particularly important if you use a Google Chrome alternative, like Firefox or Safari. Follow Thank you for being part of our community. Read our Comment Policy before posting.
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By Ryan Haines • March 21, 2025 • 7 • - Facebook 0 Shares - X 0 Shares - Email 0 Shares - LinkedIn 0 Shares - Reddit 0 Shares - Link 0 Shares - 0 Shares • [Add AndroidAuthority on Google](https://andauth.co/AAGooglePrefSource) ![YouTube premium app on smartphone stock photo (3)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-3.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now [bundled with YouTube Music Premium](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-vs-youtube-premium-vs-youtube-music-premium-1020214/) and offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below. * ## How much is YouTube Premium? ![YouTube Premium Inside App Logo](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/youtube-premium-inside-app-logo.jpg) Eric Zeman / Android Authority Surely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find [different prices worldwide](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-cost-around-the-world-3410557/) — it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US: \| \| Individual \| Individual (annual) \| Family \| Student \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Price \| Individual\$13.99/month \| Individual (annual)\$139.99/year \| Family\$22.99/month \| Student\$7.99/month \| \| Total users \| Individual1 \| Individual (annual)1 \| Family5 \| Student1 \| \| Autorenewal \| IndividualYes \| Individual (annual)No \| FamilyYes \| StudentYes \| \| Trial length \| Individual1 month for new members \| Individual (annual)No \| Family1 month for new members \| Student1 month for new members \| \| Notes \| Individual \| Individual (annual)\- Prepaid plan \| Family\- Members required to reside at the same address \| Student\- Student identification required \- Limited to select countries \- Maximum of four years \| YouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs \$13.99/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at \$22.99/month. A student plan is available at \$7.99/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an [annual plan](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-annual-guide-3315320/) that costs \$139.99/year for individuals. A number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did. ### Features So, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription: - Ad-free videos: no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account. - Background play: you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked. - Offline playback: you can download videos for later offline viewing. - YouTube Music Premium: ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs. - YouTube Originals: ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content. It’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium. * ## Is YouTube Premium worth it? ![YouTube on smartphone stock photo 5](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/YouTube-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators. With YouTube officially [blocking ad blockers](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-blocking-ad-blockers-3345242/) to view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption. So, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it. [Sign up for YouTube Premium](http://tyvm.ly/q4re) * ## What we like about YouTube Premium ![Music on smartphone](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/YouTube-Music-on-smartphone-stock-photo-2.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound. It is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions. Speaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too. The good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium [YouTube Music](https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-youtube-music-3195785/) included in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked. The variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs \$2 more per month than [Spotify Premium](https://www.androidauthority.com/how-much-is-spotify-premium-3088090/), with additional perks to boot. * ## What needs to improve ![YouTube TV logo on smartphone stock photo (1)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YouTube-TV-logo-on-smartphone-stock-photo-1.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities. This is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets. [Mind Field](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZRRxQcaEjA4qyEuYfAMCazlL0vQDkIj2), a documentary series by Michael from [Vsauce](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nSFpj9HTCZ5t-N3Rm3-HA), is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series. Today, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Even if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like [The Boy Band Con documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI) are highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch. Finally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. In that case, it’s hard to justify spending \$13.99/month for an ad-free experience and some original content, especially after spending a decade or more watching most of it for free. * ## YouTube Premium problems and solutions ![App on smartphone stock photo (5)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re a subscriber and still encounter ads, there’s likely a good reason for it. Our guide for removing ads from YouTube Premium goes into deeper detail, but as a quick guide, find some of the potential fixes below. - Check if you’re using YouTube in an incognito window. - You’ll also want to enable YouTube cookies in your browser, and this is how YouTube will identify your membership. - Finally, double-check that you’re signed in to YouTube. This is particularly important if you use a Google Chrome alternative, like Firefox or Safari. 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Th TheCatOnTheRug September 22, 2025 What the....I clicked on the link in the email because it claimed to have new ways to avoid the monthly fee. There is nothing here that offers even a reduction for the fee- especially if you are in the UK which doesn't even offer a student priced option. AA why have you attached this link to the link saying that there was a way to get around the ever increasing fees?\! reply 2 0 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 4. #### Comment by Christopher King. CK Christopher King February 23, 2025 This article is clickbait bullshit to cover up the fact that it's schilling for Google reply 1 reply 14 0 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies - #### Reply by spacehg. sp spacehg May 4, 2025 Reply to Christopher King Yep. Brave browser, and Firefox with uBlock Origin on Android gets rid of the ads. There's other ways to get around ads too. reply 4 0 share report 5. #### Comment by Amy Lynn. AL Amy Lynn February 21, 2025 How to block YouTube ads and get to your videos faster. YouTube ads are out of control, but there are a few handy ways to cut down on interruptions. Read more... And yet, All I see is you pushing a service to pay for. CLICKBAIT reply 16 1 share report 0 0 older replies show older replies 6. #### Comment by Derwin A.. DA Derwin A. February 2, 2025 The email I got hinted at tips on blocking YouTube ads but all this article does is check the value of YouTube premium. 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Readable Markdown	![YouTube premium app on smartphone stock photo (3)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-3.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It has been half a decade since YouTube Premium launched. First known as YouTube Red, the service is now [bundled with YouTube Music Premium](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-music-vs-youtube-premium-vs-youtube-music-premium-1020214/) and offers many perks for a better viewing and listening experience. However, although the service has matured over the years, YouTube Premium hasn’t exploded in popularity. The relentless sign-up pop-ups certainly didn’t help, but there are solid arguments in favor of subscribing. So, is YouTube Premium worth it? We detail the service’s pros, cons, price, and features below. * How much is YouTube Premium? ![YouTube Premium Inside App Logo](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/youtube-premium-inside-app-logo.jpg) Eric Zeman / Android Authority Surely, by now, you’ve seen the pop-ups for a free month trial of YouTube Premium, but how much does it cost once the trial is up? You’ll find [different prices worldwide](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-cost-around-the-world-3410557/) — it may be cheaper in another country entirely. Here’s how much each YouTube Premium plan costs in the US: \| \| Individual \| Individual (annual) \| Family \| Student \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Price \| Individual\$13.99/month \| Individual (annual)\$139.99/year \| Family\$22.99/month \| Student\$7.99/month \| \| Total users \| Individual1 \| Individual (annual)1 \| Family5 \| Student1 \| \| Autorenewal \| IndividualYes \| Individual (annual)No \| FamilyYes \| StudentYes \| \| Trial length \| Individual1 month for new members \| Individual (annual)No \| Family1 month for new members \| Student1 month for new members \| \| Notes \| Individual \| Individual (annual)\- Prepaid plan \| Family\- Members required to reside at the same address \| Student\- Student identification required \- Limited to select countries \- Maximum of four years \| YouTube Premium’s three tiers saw a slight price increase in 2023 but haven’t changed since then in the US. The individual plan costs \$13.99/month. There’s also a more expensive family plan at \$22.99/month. A student plan is available at \$7.99/month but requires some student verification. The family plan, which hasn’t seen a price jump, supports up to five family members in the same household. This is the best value option for those with kids or larger families. Since 2022, YouTube has offered an [annual plan](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-premium-annual-guide-3315320/) that costs \$139.99/year for individuals. A number of countries around the world just saw a YouTube Premium price hike in September 2024. While that doesn’t necessarily mean that a price increase in the US will follow in the coming months, we wouldn’t be surprised if it did. ### Features So, what comes with YouTube Premium? Below is everything you can expect with your subscription: - Ad-free videos: no annoying ad breaks on any content on any device logged into your Premium account. - Background play: you can listen to long videos, podcasts, and music with your screen locked. - Offline playback: you can download videos for later offline viewing. - YouTube Music Premium: ad-free access to the dedicated music app and its catalog of millions of songs. - YouTube Originals: ad-free Originals and access to exclusive premium content. It’s worth noting that although YouTube Originals used to be exclusive for Premium subscribers, many are now available for everyone. Granted, the only way to watch them ad-free is with YouTube Premium. * Is YouTube Premium worth it? ![YouTube on smartphone stock photo 5](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/YouTube-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The answer is no if you are looking for a Netflix or Hulu substitute. However, if you want a more than decent music streaming service and a better viewing experience on YouTube, you can’t go wrong with YouTube Premium. It not only makes videos more enjoyable for you as a viewer, but it also supports your favorite creators. With YouTube officially [blocking ad blockers](https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-blocking-ad-blockers-3345242/) to view YouTube ad-free, paying the subscription fee remains the only official way to watch your favorite creators without interruption. So, if you haven’t tried it yet, the next time you see the annoying prompt, don’t ignore it and test the service yourself. You might find that you like it. What we like about YouTube Premium ![Music on smartphone](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/YouTube-Music-on-smartphone-stock-photo-2.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you regularly watch content on YouTube, most of the paid-tier perks are as good as they sound. It is hard to understate how great the ad-free experience is until you’ve tried it. Many of us use ad blockers on our PCs, but advertisements are much harder to escape on mobile. And frankly, they pay for the content you watch, so it’s nice to find a way to skip them without harming creators. With the implementation of double pre-roll and unskippable ads, YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience is a necessity for anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the platform. Watching your favorite creators on the big screen of your TV when casting or using the smart TV app is also a lot more pleasant without constant interruptions. Speaking of creators, however, YouTube Premium has another great advantage that is not mentioned enough: revenue sharing. A Premium subscription supports the YouTubers you love because YouTube shares a portion of the revenue for every view they receive from subscribers. This supposedly includes demonetized videos, too. The good stuff doesn’t end there, however. The access to Premium [YouTube Music](https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-youtube-music-3195785/) included in your subscription is underrated. The service has a huge catalog of songs. I was personally able to find every obscure song I could think of. Even if some weren’t available as song files, I could still listen to the music videos with my screen locked. The variety of genres and artists would please even the snobbiest music fans. For them, a subscription could be worth it for the tunes alone. It only costs \$2 more per month than [Spotify Premium](https://www.androidauthority.com/how-much-is-spotify-premium-3088090/), with additional perks to boot. * What needs to improve ![YouTube TV logo on smartphone stock photo (1)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YouTube-TV-logo-on-smartphone-stock-photo-1.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority When YouTube Red first launched, all the marketing seemed focused on original content. All of your favorite YouTubers but with bigger budgets — who wouldn’t want that? Unfortunately, YouTube still hasn’t delivered in this area. Nowadays, most originals are not exclusive to Premium subscribers. You can watch them with ads on a free account, but the quality seems to be deteriorating. The platform also looks to be pushing YouTubers aside in favor of celebrities. This is unfortunate because YouTube seems to be squandering the potential of its existing creators. We have already seen how well some could do with bigger budgets. [Mind Field](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZRRxQcaEjA4qyEuYfAMCazlL0vQDkIj2), a documentary series by Michael from [Vsauce](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nSFpj9HTCZ5t-N3Rm3-HA), is the perfect example. Vsauce was already well-known for its fascinating scientific content, and Mind Field allowed Michael to dive deeper into issues by conducting experiments, interviewing experts, and more. It made for an intriguing and entertaining series. Today, YouTube could easily repeat its success by collaborating with channels such as Kurzgesagt, Crash Course, or even someone like the Angry Video Game Nerd. Instead, we have series like Celebrity Substitute and Create Together With Me with Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Even if you don’t mind the celebrity videos, Originals are sometimes easy to miss. Although I have been subscribed to Premium for a few months, I rarely get recommendations for Originals, and few, if any, have popped up on my home page. That’s a shame because some hidden gems like [The Boy Band Con documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI) are highly recommended. The Originals tab isn’t designed well either, making it hard to discover new things to watch. Finally, the other major qualm some users might have with YouTube Premium is its price. Suppose you are not taking advantage of YouTube Music Premium. In that case, it’s hard to justify spending \$13.99/month for an ad-free experience and some original content, especially after spending a decade or more watching most of it for free. * YouTube Premium problems and solutions ![App on smartphone stock photo (5)](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YouTube-premium-app-on-smartphone-stock-photo-5.jpg) Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re a subscriber and still encounter ads, there’s likely a good reason for it. Our guide for removing ads from YouTube Premium goes into deeper detail, but as a quick guide, find some of the potential fixes below. - Check if you’re using YouTube in an incognito window. - You’ll also want to enable YouTube cookies in your browser, and this is how YouTube will identify your membership. - Finally, double-check that you’re signed in to YouTube. This is particularly important if you use a Google Chrome alternative, like Firefox or Safari. 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