YouTube Premium and YouTube Music get more expensive
For the first time since 2023, YouTube is raising US subscription prices. Premium goes to $15.99.
What changed
YouTube confirmed it is raising Premium and Music prices in the US. A YouTube spokesperson said: "We're updating the price for YouTube Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023."
New monthly prices
| Plan | Before | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Premium (individual) | $13.99 | $15.99 |
| Premium Family | $22.99 | $26.99 |
| Premium Lite | $7.99 | $8.99 |
| YouTube Music (individual) | $10.99 | $11.99 |
| YouTube Music Family | $16.99 | $18.99 |
Who
- New and existing subscribers.
- Existing subscribers get an email at least 30 days in advance.
YouTube reported 125 million subscribers across Music and Premium in March 2025.
Prices are in US dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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