What is the cheapest way to get YouTube without ads?

The cheapest, legitimate ways to get ad-free YouTube are the $7.99/month Premium Lite plan (ad-free viewing, no music/downloads) or the $7.99/month student plan. For maximum value, an annual subscription can save up to 50% compared to monthly, or a Family Plan ($22.99/mo) can be split among 6 people. YouTube +4
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What is the cheapest YouTube subscription?

The cheapest YouTube subscription is YouTube Premium Lite, starting at $7.99/month for ad-free viewing (excluding music/Shorts), but it lacks downloads/background play, while the Student plan is also $7.99/month, and the Annual plan offers savings over monthly for full Premium. For even lower costs, some users use VPNs to sign up in cheaper regions, or bundle with other services like Google Fi for free trials. 
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Is it worth buying YouTube Premium?

Yes, YouTube Premium is worth it for heavy users who value uninterrupted viewing, offline access, and background play, combining ad-free YouTube with YouTube Music Premium, making it a strong value if you watch a lot or already pay for a separate music service, but less so for occasional viewers who don't mind ads. Key benefits include ad removal across all devices, downloads for offline viewing, background play (audio with the app closed), Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and access to YouTube Music Premium. 
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How to get YouTube Premium free for 6 months?

You can get 6 months of free YouTube Premium primarily through Google Fi Wireless's Unlimited Plus plan, which includes it as a perk, or sometimes via promotions with new device purchases (like certain OnePlus phones) or bundled offers from partners like Best Buy or Times Prime, though these vary; otherwise, standard trials are usually just 1 month for new users. 
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How do I subscribe to YouTube so I don't get ads?

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships. Click Learn more under Premium. Click Get YouTube Premium. Select your new Premium plan.
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How much is a YouTube subscription for no commercials?

YouTube Premium costs $13.99 per month for an individual plan. The membership includes ad-free access to YouTube Music too. The premium version allows you to continue playing videos on your smartphone while your screen is off or while you're using other apps. You can also download videos to watch offline.
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How to permanently get rid of ads on YouTube?

To permanently block YouTube ads, the official method is subscribing to YouTube Premium; otherwise, use ad-blocking browser extensions like uBlock Origin for desktop browsers or alternative browsers like Brave, which has built-in blocking, while mobile users might use browsers with extensions or apps like AdGuard (on Android with specific setup) or use third-party YouTube clients for an ad-free experience. 
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Can I get a discount on YouTube Premium?

Yes, you can get YouTube Premium cheaper through annual plans, family/student/Premium Lite options, carrier deals (like Verizon or Google Fi), or by signing up on a web browser instead of the iPhone app, potentially saving money over the monthly individual plan. Using a VPN to subscribe from a lower-cost country is another, more complex method. 
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How do I claim my 3 months free YouTube Premium?

You can get 3 months free of YouTube Premium primarily through promotions with Best Buy when buying eligible products or signing up for their membership, or sometimes with new device purchases (like OnePlus phones), but it's usually for new subscribers only; check your YouTube app profile for offers, and be aware trials require a payment method and auto-renew unless canceled. 
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Can I pay for 12 months of YouTube Premium?

Yes, you can pay for YouTube Premium yearly with an individual plan, which offers a discount for paying upfront for 12 months, though it's a non-recurring, prepaid subscription that doesn't automatically renew and typically requires you to cancel the monthly plan first to switch, according to YouTube Help, NerdWallet, Android Authority, and YouTube. This annual option saves you money compared to the monthly rate but isn't available for family or student plans. 
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How much is 1 year of YouTube Premium?

The YouTube Premium annual plan costs $139.99 for an individual, offering about a 15% savings compared to the monthly plan, and covers 12 months of ad-free viewing, downloads, and background play without automatic renewal, though it's non-refundable if canceled early. 
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Why would anyone buy YouTube Premium?

As part of your YouTube Premium benefits, you can enjoy music on the YouTube Music App ad-free, offline, and on-the-go: Enjoy millions of songs, videos, and hard to find content like remixes, covers, and DJ sets without ads.
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Why am I being charged $18.99 for YouTube Premium?

Your YouTube Premium costs $18.99 because you likely subscribed through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, which adds a surcharge (around 30%) to cover Apple's fees, making it more expensive than the standard $13.99 individual plan. To pay the lower price, you need to cancel your current subscription and sign up directly through the YouTube website in a web browser (on any device) after your old subscription expires, avoiding the Apple tax. 
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How to get really cheap YouTube Premium?

To get YouTube Premium cheaper, use student/family plans, sign up for the annual plan, bundle with Google One or Google Fi, try a VPN to subscribe from a cheaper region like India or Turkey, or look for special deals and free trials. Avoid paying the Apple "tax" by subscribing via a web browser instead of the iOS app, as it's often more expensive. 
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Is YouTube to end grandfathered $7.99 YouTube Premium pricing?

Yes, YouTube ended its long-standing $7.99/month grandfathered pricing for early YouTube Premium/Music Key subscribers in 2025, increasing these loyal users' rates to the standard $12.99/month (or higher in other regions), ending nearly a decade of discounted rates and bringing everyone onto more consistent pricing. This change followed earlier price hikes for other grandfathered groups, signaling Google's move to consolidate all users to current subscription costs. 
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Does YouTube have a 1 year subscription?

You can purchase up to 24 months of pre-paid access to YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium at a given time. To keep access to your benefits, you'll need to purchase another plan once your membership expires. Annual plans are not refundable, cannot be paused, and are subject to our travel policy.
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How do I get my 6 month free premium on YouTube?

You can get 6 months of free YouTube Premium primarily through Google Fi Wireless's Unlimited Plus plan, which includes it as a perk, or sometimes via promotions with new device purchases (like certain OnePlus phones) or bundled offers from partners like Best Buy or Times Prime, though these vary; otherwise, standard trials are usually just 1 month for new users. 
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Is the YouTube Premium VPN trick dead?

Yes, the YouTube Premium VPN trick is largely dead; YouTube is actively cracking down, canceling subscriptions, and enforcing its Terms of Service that require users to reside in the country where they signed up, making it difficult to consistently get cheaper regional pricing through VPNs. While some users reported short-term success with specific countries like Ukraine or Argentina, these workarounds are increasingly failing as Google detects location discrepancies and requires local payment methods, leading to subscription termination. 
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How to get the $10 discount on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV has offered select existing subscribers a targeted $10 monthly discount for six months, reducing the price from $82.99 to $72.99, often to prevent cancellations after sports seasons or Disney disputes. To check for eligibility, you must use a web browser (not the app), go to your Profile > Settings > Membership > Manage Plan, and start the cancellation process, where a pop-up offer might appear for eligible users, or you might need to contact support via chat for the deal. 
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Is there a better deal than YouTube TV?

Yes, there are often better deals than YouTube TV depending on your needs, with Sling TV being cheaper for basic cable-like access, Hulu + Live TV offering a bundled value with Disney+ and ESPN+, and Fubo or DirecTV Stream potentially offering more sports/channels but at higher prices, though YouTube TV excels in user experience and unlimited cloud DVR. The "best deal" depends on whether you prioritize price, specific channels (especially sports/locals), or user interface, with Hulu + Live TV often cited as a great value bundle if you use Disney+ and ESPN+. 
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What are the disadvantages of YouTube Premium?

YouTube Premium's disadvantages include its high cost, bundled YouTube Music (unwanted by some), remaining creator-embedded ads, inconsistent exclusive content, and the fact that some core features (like offline downloads) still need internet for initial setup or syncing, making it feel like a poor value for users who don't heavily use its extra features. 
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Is there a 100% free ad blocker?

Adblock Plus is among the most popular and trusted free ad blockers with over 500 million downloads. A favorite ad blocker among users since 2006, Adblock Plus lets you block ads and enjoy a better browsing experience on YouTube and your other favorite sites.
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How much does it cost to remove all ads from YouTube?

YouTube without ads costs $13.99/month for the full YouTube Premium (ad-free videos, downloads, background play, YouTube Music), or $7.99/month for Premium Lite (most videos ad-free, but still ads on music & no music app). A family plan for Premium is $22.99/month, and a student plan is $7.99/month, with various options for ad-free viewing. 
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