Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 5
YouTube Premium Raises Existing Subscriber Price to $15.99 in June, First Increase Since 2023
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 5

YouTube Premium Raises Existing Subscriber Price to $15.99 in June, First Increase Since 2023

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 5

Summary

  • June billing cycles are now applying YouTube Premium’s higher U.S. prices to existing subscribers, with many seeing the increase on bills dated June 7.
  • Google had already imposed the new rates on new subscribers in April; the delayed rollout gave current users a grace period before the increase hit this month.
  • Individual plans now cost $15.99 from $13.99, family plans $26.99 from $22.99, Premium Lite $8.99 from $7.99, and Music Premium $11.99 from $10.99.
  • The change is YouTube Premium’s first price increase since 2023 and comes as users weigh whether to keep paying, downgrade to Premium Lite, or return to ad-supported viewing.

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