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YouTube Launches $7.99 Premium Lite Subscription in U.S.

3/5/2025

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YouTube introduced its Premium Lite subscription in the U.S. at $7.99/month, providing ad-free viewing on most videos, excluding music.
Premium Lite does not include offline downloads or background play, which are features of the full Premium plan priced at $13.99/month.
The service will soon expand to Thailand, Germany, and Australia, with additional international plans.
YouTube boasts over 125 million subscribers across its Premium and Music services.

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YouTube introduced its Premium Lite subscription in the U.S. at $7.99/month, providing ad-free viewing on most videos, excluding music.
Premium Lite does not include offline downloads or background play, which are features of the full Premium plan priced at $13.99/month.
The service will soon expand to Thailand, Germany, and Australia, with additional international plans.
YouTube boasts over 125 million subscribers across its Premium and Music services.