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- Tech Advisor reports that YouTube Premium is increasing its US subscription fees, with individual plans rising to $15.99 per month and family plans going up to $26.99 per month.
- Current subscribers will experience these price increases starting in June 2026, while new users are already subject to the adjusted rates.
- The price hikes apply to all tiers, including the Lite plan at $8.99 per month, with options for subscribers to cancel or pause their subscriptions if the costs become too burdensome.
After the introduction of unskippable ads, YouTube users are facing another change. As of June 2026, the cost of using the service without ads could rise by up to $4.
The updated pricing is already in place for new users. Existing customers have been notified of the price changes through email. The revised pricing for YouTube Premium packages includes:
- Individual: $15.99/month, increased from $13.99
- Family: $26.99/month, up from $22.99
- Lite: $8.99/month, up from $7.99
While the increase in YouTube Premium prices might not be well-received by users, it is not unexpected. The platform last raised its subscription prices in 2023, unlike Netflix, which frequently adjusts its rates.
For those who find the cost of ad-free viewing too steep, there is the option to cancel the subscription or to pause it for up to six months. This can be managed through the Membership option in the user’s YouTube account.
