How to Cancel YouTube Premium
Ready to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription? This guide will walk you through canceling your Premium membership. YouTube Premium includes ad-free videos, background play, offline downloads, and access to YouTube Music.
Note: After canceling, you'll retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period. Your playlists and preferences will be saved permanently.
Step 1: Sign in to Your YouTube Account
Go to www.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account.
Step 2: Access Paid Memberships
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Paid Memberships" or navigate directly to www.youtube.com/paid_memberships.
Alternatively, you can click on your profile icon and select "Purchases and memberships" from the menu.
Step 3: Find YouTube Premium
Look for your YouTube Premium subscription in the list. You'll see your current plan details, billing information, and next billing date.
Step 4: Manage and Cancel Membership
Click "Manage" next to YouTube Premium, then click "Cancel Membership". YouTube will show you:
- When your Premium benefits will end
- What features you'll lose (ad-free videos, background play, downloads)
- Option to pause instead of cancel
Step 5: Confirm Cancellation
Review the information carefully. If you want to proceed, click "Cancel Membership" or "Yes, Cancel" to confirm. You'll receive a confirmation email.
Conclusion
You've successfully canceled your YouTube Premium subscription! You'll continue to enjoy ad-free videos and other Premium features until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll return to the free YouTube experience with ads.
Your playlists, subscriptions, and preferences are all saved, so you can reactivate anytime without losing anything. If you need help, YouTube support is available through the Help Center.
