YouTube Premium plans carry tons of benefits and features that make the experience of using and watching videos on the platform a tad more enjoyable. Although the experience comes at a price, users get value in the form of ad-free videos and ad-free YouTube Music. YouTube recently hiked its prices in India. In this article, we’ll go over the YouTube Premium plans, their updated pricing, the full features list, and how to get a YT Premium plan offers.
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YouTube Premium subscription plans list
Recurring YouTube Premium plans
These plans are auto-renewed every month after setting up an auto-mandate through a debit/credit card or UPI-enabled app such as Google Pay.
| PLAN | VALIDITY | PRICE |
| Student | 1 month | Rs 89 |
| Individual | 1 month | Rs 149 |
| Family | 1 month | Rs 299 |
Note:- The Student YouTube Premium plan requires verification to avail of the individual plan at discounted rates. The YouTube Premium Family plan can be used by up to five family members.
Prepaid YouTube Premium plans
These plans can be purchased through a one-time payment. The user will have to manually make the payment every month to continue using YouTube Premium.
| PLAN | VALIDITY | PRICE |
| Individual monthly | 1 month | Rs 159 |
| Individual quarterly | 3 months | Rs 459 |
| Individual annual | 12 months | Rs 1,490 |
YouTube recently increased the prices of its Premium subscription plans. Here’s how the old prices fare in comparison to the hiked prices.
YouTube has hiked prices of all its Premium plans in India. Here’s a list of the new prices and how they compare with the old rates. #YouTubePremium pic.twitter.com/A3Inb4wgg9
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YouTube Premium free or discount offers
- Free one-month Student trial – School or university students opting for a YouTube Premium subscription for the first time can get the ‘Student plan’ for the first month at no cost. After the trial period, the plan costs Rs 89 per month.
- Flipkart SuperCoins offer – By redeeming just 20 SuperCoins on Flipkart, users can avail of the Rs 149 individual plan at 30 percent off for three months. The condition is that there should be no ongoing active Premium subscription.
- Discounted rates on Android and web – The Individual YouTube Premium plan on iPhone’s YouTube app is priced at Rs 195 per month. To avoid paying extra, users can subscribe for the membership on YouTube’s website at the original Rs 149.
YouTube Premium benefits
- Ad-free videos – With a YouTube Premium plan, users get rid of ads everywhere in the YouTube app or website. Ads no longer show in the home feed, between videos or banners.
- View videos in high bit-rate – A Premium plan bumps up the bit-rate for 1080p resolution videos. This allows for a clearer and more detailed video-watching experience.
- YouTube Music – A YouTube Premium subscription gets you full access to YouTube Music which consists of over 100 million songs to stream ad-free.
- Background playback and PiP – The subscription also enables background playback. This means that even if you exit the YouTube app on phone, the video’s audio will continue to play in the background.
- Download videos in up to 1080p quality – YouTube videos are available to download in up to 1080p resolution as opposed to 720p on a non-YouTube Premium account.
- Early access to experimental features – Occasionally, YouTube invites Premium members to try out experimental features firsthand.
How to get YouTube Premium
On mobile phone
Step 1: Go ahead and open YouTube on your Android phone or iPhone.
Step 2: Now select your profile from the bottom tab.
Step 3: Scroll down and select ‘Get YouTube Premium‘.
Step 4: Scroll through the next page and choose the plan you wish to opt for – Individual, Family, or Student.
Step 5: Select the plan validity if you chose any prepaid plan and hit ‘Confirm‘.
Step 6: Now make the payment for the YouTube Premium subscription through bank cards, net banking, UPI, or even by redeeming Google Play codes.
On YouTube website
Step 1: Go to YouTube.com on your laptop or desktop and sign in with your Gmail account, if haven’t already.
Step 2: From the left menu, scroll down and select ‘YouTube Premium‘.
Step 3: Here choose the plan you wish to opt for – Individual, Family, or Student.
Step 4: Select the plan validity if you chose any prepaid plan and hit ‘Confirm‘.
Step 5: Proceed to make the payment for your subscription using a debit/ credit card or UPI.
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FAQs
Can I get a YouTube Premium subscription with Google One plans?
Google One plans in India don’t bundle any YouTube Premium subscription. Users will have to separately purchase a YouTube Premium plan.
Is there any free YouTube Premium trial I can avail of?
University and college students can avail free one-month trial of YouTube Premium by presenting a valid student ID proof to YouTube.
How do I cancel my YouTube Premium subscription?
To cancel a YouTube Premium subscription, go to the Settings page on the YouTube app and select ‘Purchases and memberships’. Select the active plan and choose ‘Cancel membership’. You will no longer be prompted for monthly renewal.
Can I share my YouTube Premium account with others?
A YouTube Premium account can only be shared if you’re on a family plan. In a family plan, users can add up to five members at once using their Google account.
What happens to my downloaded videos if I cancel my subscription?
Once you cancel a YouTube Premium plan, the downloaded videos on your device are automatically deleted after a certain period.
Can I use YouTube Premium on multiple devices?
Yes, once you sign up for a YouTube Premium plan, you can log in and enjoy its benefits on any device such as mobile phone, desktop, laptop, and even smart TV.
