Will I lose YouTube Music access if I cancel Premium?

Yes, YouTube Music Premium is included with YouTube Premium. Canceling removes ad-free music streaming and offline downloads.

Can I keep background play after canceling YouTube Premium?

No, background play and offline downloads are Premium-only features. You revert to the standard ad-supported YouTube experience.

How do I cancel YouTube Premium if I subscribed through my phone?

If subscribed via Google Play or Apple App Store, cancel through your phone settings under Subscriptions, not through YouTube directly.

How to Cancel YouTube Premium

from $7.99/month

(≈ €6.77)

EasyYou save $139.99/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:3 minutes

Cancel Method:Website

Open Memberships

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed in

Manage Membership

Click Manage membership next to YouTube Premium

Deactivate

Click Deactivate and select a reason

Confirm

Click Continue to Cancel, then confirm. Access continues until the billing period ends

Retention Tips

YouTube may offer 1-3 months at a reduced rate or a free trial extension. They sometimes suggest the cheaper YouTube Music-only plan. If you subscribed through Apple/Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead.

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