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YouTube has introduced a new subscription plan called Premium Lite in the United States. This plan allows users to watch YouTube videos without ads at a lower cost compared to the standard YouTube Premium.
What is YouTube Premium Lite?
Premium Lite is priced at $7.99 per month, which is cheaper than the regular YouTube Premium plan that costs $13.99 per month. The main benefit of this plan is ad-free viewing on most videos, including categories like gaming, fashion, beauty, and news. However, it does not include ad-free music, meaning users who want to enjoy YouTube Music without ads will need to subscribe to the standard YouTube Premium.
What’s Included in Premium Lite?
While this new plan removes ads, it does not include other premium features like:
✅ Offline downloads (watching videos without an internet connection)
✅ Background playback (playing videos while using other apps)
✅ YouTube Music ad-free access
YouTube’s Expansion Plans
YouTube first tested Premium Lite in 2021 in selected countries. Now, after seeing its popularity, the company is expanding it to more regions, including Thailand, Germany, and Australia, with further expansion planned later this year.
Although some users might still see "non-interruptive" ads while browsing, this plan is ideal for those who only want ad-free YouTube videos without paying for extra features they don’t need.
For users who already use services like Spotify for music, Premium Lite could be a cost-effective way to enjoy an ad-free YouTube experience without paying for full YouTube Premium.
With this new plan, YouTube offers a budget-friendly alternative for users who mainly want to skip ads while watching their favorite content.
