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YouTube Premium price increases have hit each of its tiers after the video streaming platform announced its first hikes since 2023.<\/p>\n
YouTube emailed subscribers about the changes today. New subscribers will see the adjusted prices take effect immediately, with current subscribers told to expect updated prices on their end in June.<\/p>\n
Individual subscribers will now pay $2 more per month at $15.99, while the Music and Premium Lite plans have both been hit with $1 increases each, bringing them to $11.99 and $8.99, respectively. Those interested in the Family Plan are facing a slightly steeper increase of $4 a month, bringing its total to $26.99 a month.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo continue delivering great service and features, we\u2019re increasing your price to $20.99\/month,\u201d one email shared on Reddit<\/u> earlier today says. \u201cWe don\u2019t make these decisions lightly, but this update will allow us to continue to improve Premium and support the creators and artists you watch on YouTube.\u201d<\/p>\n YouTube further clarified the reasoning for the price increases in a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter<\/u>. The message says the company is updating its price in the US for the first time in three years to \u201ccontinue delivering a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on YouTube.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis change allows us to maintain the features our members value most: ad-free viewing, background play, and a massive library of 300M+ tracks on YouTube Music,\u201d the statement continues. \u201cWe continue to offer several plans, ensuring subscribers can choose the option that works best for them.\u201d<\/p>\n YouTube Premium features a number of offerings for members, including ad-free experiences, video downloads for offline viewing, and background play. Recent additions include a jump-ahead tool, high-quality audio, faster video speeds, and picture-in-picture for Shorts. The Music tier is geared toward users who gravitate to the platform for songs and podcasts, while the Premium Lite tier has similar-but-limited versions of the base tier benefits at a lower price point.<\/p>\n As streaming companies continue to raise prices, you can check out IGN\u2019s list of the best streaming discounts for students in 2026<\/u>. You can also check out some of the best bundles here<\/u>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n“We don\u2019t make these decisions lightly, but this update will allow us to continue to improve Premium and support the creators and artists you watch on YouTube.”\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n