Cancel YouTube Premium: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Cancelling YouTube Premium isn't always straightforward — it depends on how you're being billed. The process varies whether you signed up through YouTube directly, Apple App Store, Google Play, or a third-party provider. This guide walks through every method to help you cancel successfully.
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YouTube Premium Cancellation at a Glance
Cancel Online
Depends
Main Cancel methods
YouTube Website
Mobile App
Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Or app store subscriptions
YouTube Premium is often bundled with Google services or purchased through mobile app stores. If you subscribed through Google Play or Apple App Store, you won't see a cancel option in your YouTube account settings. Check the steps below for your specific billing method.
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Cancel Your YouTube Premium Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel YouTube Premium directly through your Google account. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.
Cancel Your YouTube Premium Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel YouTube Premium directly through your Google account. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.
Cancel Your YouTube Premium Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel YouTube Premium directly through your Google account. If you're billed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.
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Sign in to YouTube
Go to youtube.com and sign in with the Google account that has YouTube Premium. Make sure you're using the correct account if you have multiple.
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Open your profile menu
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Purchases and memberships from the dropdown menu.
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Find YouTube Premium
Look for your YouTube Premium subscription in the list. Click Manage next to YouTube Premium to open the subscription details.
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Cancel subscription
Click Cancel membership or Deactivate. YouTube may ask why you're cancelling and offer alternatives like pausing your subscription.
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Confirm cancellation
Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation, and your Premium benefits will continue until your current billing period ends.
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YouTube Premium-specific things to know
YouTube Premium subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
YouTube Premium-specific things to know
YouTube Premium subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
YouTube Premium-specific things to know
YouTube Premium subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Family plans have a manager
Only the family plan manager can cancel YouTube Premium Family. Other family members can only leave the plan, not cancel it entirely.
Downloads expire after cancellation
YouTube Music continues until billing ends
Family plans have a manager
Only the family plan manager can cancel YouTube Premium Family. Other family members can only leave the plan, not cancel it entirely.
Downloads expire after cancellation
YouTube Music continues until billing ends
Family plans have a manager
Only the family plan manager can cancel YouTube Premium Family. Other family members can only leave the plan, not cancel it entirely.
Downloads expire after cancellation
YouTube Music continues until billing ends
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card or bank statement to see if you're being charged by Google, Apple, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card or bank statement to see if you're being charged by Google, Apple, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card or bank statement to see if you're being charged by Google, Apple, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
Alternative ways to cancel YouTube Premium
If you can't cancel through your YouTube account, you may need to go through Google Play or Apple App Store. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel YouTube Premium
If you can't cancel through your YouTube account, you may need to go through Google Play or Apple App Store. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel YouTube Premium
If you can't cancel through your YouTube account, you may need to go through Google Play or Apple App Store. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the YouTube app on Android, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the YouTube app on Android, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
YouTube Premium included in mobile carrier plans must be cancelled through your wireless provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile
AT&T
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
YouTube Premium included in mobile carrier plans must be cancelled through your wireless provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile
AT&T
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the YouTube app need to cancel via iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the YouTube app need to cancel via iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the YouTube app on Android, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions instead.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the YouTube app need to cancel via iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
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Reseller & Third-Party Billing
YouTube Premium included in mobile carrier plans must be cancelled through your wireless provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile
AT&T
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the issue, you might be able to pause your subscription or switch to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the issue, you might be able to pause your subscription or switch to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If cost is the issue, you might be able to pause your subscription or switch to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.
Pause your YouTube Premium subscription
YouTube offers a pause option that temporarily stops your billing for up to 6 months. This keeps your account settings and preferences intact while you take a break.
Switch to YouTube Premium Lite
YouTube Premium Lite costs less and removes ads but doesn't include YouTube Music or downloads. Only available in select countries.
YouTube Premium Lite - Ad-free YouTube only
YouTube Music Premium - Music streaming only
Switch Your Billing Cycle
YouTube Premium annual plans offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Save about 15-20% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
YouTube Premium Family lets up to 6 people share one subscription, making it much cheaper per person than individual plans.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
YouTube Premium is often included with Google One storage plans or mobile carrier promotions, which might be cheaper than standalone Premium.
Google One Premium plans
Verizon wireless plans
T-Mobile promotions
Pause your YouTube Premium subscription
YouTube offers a pause option that temporarily stops your billing for up to 6 months. This keeps your account settings and preferences intact while you take a break.
Switch to YouTube Premium Lite
YouTube Premium Lite costs less and removes ads but doesn't include YouTube Music or downloads. Only available in select countries.
YouTube Premium Lite - Ad-free YouTube only
YouTube Music Premium - Music streaming only
Switch Your Billing Cycle
YouTube Premium annual plans offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Save about 15-20% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
YouTube Premium Family lets up to 6 people share one subscription, making it much cheaper per person than individual plans.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
YouTube Premium is often included with Google One storage plans or mobile carrier promotions, which might be cheaper than standalone Premium.
Google One Premium plans
Verizon wireless plans
T-Mobile promotions
Pause your YouTube Premium subscription
YouTube offers a pause option that temporarily stops your billing for up to 6 months. This keeps your account settings and preferences intact while you take a break.
Switch to YouTube Premium Lite
YouTube Premium Lite costs less and removes ads but doesn't include YouTube Music or downloads. Only available in select countries.
YouTube Premium Lite - Ad-free YouTube only
YouTube Music Premium - Music streaming only
Switch Your Billing Cycle
YouTube Premium annual plans offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Save about 15-20% with annual billing
Share Your Plan
YouTube Premium Family lets up to 6 people share one subscription, making it much cheaper per person than individual plans.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
YouTube Premium is often included with Google One storage plans or mobile carrier promotions, which might be cheaper than standalone Premium.
Google One Premium plans
Verizon wireless plans
T-Mobile promotions
Want to cancel more than just YouTube Premium?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just YouTube Premium?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just YouTube Premium?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Common YouTube Premium Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked YouTube Premium questions.
Common YouTube Premium Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked YouTube Premium questions.
Common YouTube Premium Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked YouTube Premium questions.
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube Premium?
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube Premium?
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube Premium?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium online?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium online?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium online?
What happens after I cancel YouTube Premium?
What happens after I cancel YouTube Premium?
What happens after I cancel YouTube Premium?
Why can't I find the cancel button in YouTube?
Why can't I find the cancel button in YouTube?
Why can't I find the cancel button in YouTube?
Does deleting the YouTube app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the YouTube app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the YouTube app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium from my phone?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium from my phone?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium from my phone?
How do I check if my YouTube Premium cancellation worked?
How do I check if my YouTube Premium cancellation worked?
How do I check if my YouTube Premium cancellation worked?
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About YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium is a subscription service that removes ads from YouTube videos and includes access to YouTube Music. Members can download videos for offline viewing, play videos in the background while using other apps, and access YouTube Originals content.
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Why people cancel YouTube Premium
Prices increased or fees added
Not watching enough YouTube content
Already have Spotify or Apple Music
Free YouTube works fine for them
Signed up for free trial only
Why people cancel YouTube Premium
Prices increased or fees added
Not watching enough YouTube content
Already have Spotify or Apple Music
Free YouTube works fine for them
Signed up for free trial only
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