Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Cancellation Methods

Method 1: YouTube Mobile App (Recommended)

1. Open the YouTube app
2. Tap your profile picture in top right
3. Select Paid memberships
4. Find YouTube Premium
5. Tap Manage
6. Select Cancel membership
7. Choose cancellation reason and confirm

Method 2: YouTube Website

1. Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships
2. Sign in to your account
3. Click your profile picture
4. Select Paid memberships
5. Find YouTube Premium and click Manage
6. Click Cancel membership
7. Confirm cancellation

Method 3: Google Play Store (Android)

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap your profile icon
3. Go to Payments & subscriptions
4. Select Subscriptions
5. Find YouTube Premium and tap it
6. Tap Cancel subscription

Method 4: Apple App Store (iOS)

1. Open iPhone Settings
2. Tap your Apple ID at top
3. Select Subscriptions
4. Find and tap YouTube Premium
5. Tap Cancel Subscription
6. Confirm cancellation

Method 5: Contact Support

• Visit support.google.com/youtube
• Search for "cancel YouTube Premium"
• Use the contact form for billing issues
• Live chat available for some regions

Important Information

YouTube Premium Plans

• Individual: $13.99/month - Ad-free viewing, background play
• Family: $22.99/month - Up to 6 family members
• Student: $7.99/month - Verification required
• Annual Individual: $139.99/year - Save $28

Premium Benefits Lost After Cancellation

• Ad-free viewing on YouTube
• Background play (audio continues when app is minimized)
• Offline downloads
• YouTube Music Premium access
• YouTube Originals content

Refund Policy

• No refunds for unused time in current billing cycle
• Premium benefits continue until subscription expires
• Free trial: Cancel anytime during trial to avoid charges
• Billing errors: Contact support within 120 days

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Family plans: Only family manager can cancel for all members
• Multiple Google accounts: Ensure you're canceling the correct account
• YouTube Music confusion: Premium includes Music, but they're separate if subscribed individually
• Third-party billing: Cancel through the platform you subscribed with

Timeline

• Immediate: Cancellation confirmed, benefits continue
• End of billing period: Premium features end, ads return
• Downloaded content: Offline videos become unavailable

Alternative Options

• YouTube Music only: $10.99/month for music streaming without Premium
• Student discount: 50% off with valid student verification
• Family plan: Share costs with up to 6 family members
• Ad blockers: Browser extensions for ad-free experience (desktop only)