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How to cancel YouTube Premium in 3 simple steps

Tired of paying for ad-free viewing or ready to switch back to the free version of YouTube? Canceling YouTube Premium is quick and can be done from any device.

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Step 1: Open your membership settings

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships in your browser, or open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, and choose Purchases and memberships.

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Step 2: Manage and cancel

Click your active YouTube Premium membership, select Manage Membership, and choose Deactivate. If YouTube offers to pause your membership, select Continue to cancel to fully stop it.

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Step 3: Confirm

Choose your reason for leaving and click Cancel Premium. Then check your email for a confirmation receipt with your final expiration date.

Why do people cancel YouTube Premium?

  • The monthly price is too high for ad-free viewing.
  • They don't use YouTube Music, which is included in the bundle.
  • They are watching less video content overall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why this matters for YouTube Premium: YouTube Premium is frequently forgotten because it is tied to a Google account and often used alongside other Google services. The best cancellation flow is the one that confirms the membership is truly off before the next billing date.

Where should I cancel YouTube Premium?

Check Google Account > Payments & subscriptions or YouTube's paid memberships page. If the membership is billed by Apple or another partner, cancel it in that provider's subscription settings.

How do I confirm YouTube Premium is canceled?

Reopen paid memberships and verify the end date or canceled state. Do not rely on uninstalling YouTube; keep the confirmation message until the last paid day passes.

What if I cannot complete cancellation for YouTube Premium?

If Premium is not listed, check the Google account used for the charge and the receipt's biller. Family-plan managers and individual members may see different controls.

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