YouTube Premium · Pay · US users (pilot expansion) · US
Premium Lite launches at $7.99
YouTube launched Premium Lite: most videos ad-free for $7.99/mo, but no music
Was Not offerednow $7.99/mo
What this means for you
A cheaper option, $6 less than Premium Individual, for people who mainly want ad-free non-music videos.
Evidence
On March 5, 2025 YouTube began expanding its Premium Lite pilot to US users: most videos ad-free for $7.99/month. YouTube's US Premium page (May 2025) says ads may still appear on music content, Shorts, and when you search or browse; the blog recommends full Premium for ad-free music plus offline and background play.
- Lower-priced ad-free option
- Was Not offeredPremium Lite, $7.99/mo (ads may appear on music, Shorts, search and browse)
Sources
- YouTube Official Blog: Introducing Premium Lite (Mar 5, 2025) · archived
- YouTube Premium page, US (May 1 2025) · archived
Effective Mar 5, 2025 · First recorded Mar 5, 2025 · Reconstructed · Verified