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YouTube Introduces Ad-Free Live Streams and Premium Upgrades

4/15/2026

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YouTube will hold back ads during live streams when chat activity peaks to provide a more uninterrupted experience.
Users can also receive a "personal ad-free window" after purchasing Super Chats, Super Stickers, or gifts.
This update follows a recent price increase for YouTube Premium subscriptions, now $15.99 monthly in the U.S.
Creators can stream in both vertical and horizontal formats simultaneously, with new customization tools coming soon.

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Story summary

YouTube will hold back ads during live streams when chat activity peaks to provide a more uninterrupted experience.
Users can also receive a "personal ad-free window" after purchasing Super Chats, Super Stickers, or gifts.
This update follows a recent price increase for YouTube Premium subscriptions, now $15.99 monthly in the U.S.
Creators can stream in both vertical and horizontal formats simultaneously, with new customization tools coming soon.