How to Cancel YouTube Premium (2026 Guide)
Quick Answer
Step-by-Step: Cancel YouTube Premium
- 1
Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships and sign in
Open this page → - 2
Click 'Manage membership' next to YouTube Premium
- 3
Click 'Deactivate' or 'Cancel membership'
- 4
Follow the prompts and confirm cancellation
Expected: You'll keep access until the end of your billing period
Why YouTube Premium Makes It Hard to Cancel
YouTube Premium cancellation is somewhat buried under 'Paid memberships' rather than being in the main Settings. The term 'Deactivate' instead of 'Cancel' also confuses some users.
What Happens After You Cancel
After cancelling, you keep YouTube Premium until the end of your billing period. Then you'll see ads again, lose background play, and lose offline downloads. YouTube Music reverts to the free ad-supported version.
Can You Get a Refund?
Google generally does not offer refunds for YouTube Premium. For billing issues, visit support.google.com/youtube.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel YouTube Premium?
Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships, click 'Manage membership', then 'Deactivate'. Confirm cancellation.
Will I still have YouTube Music if I cancel YouTube Premium?
YouTube Music is included with YouTube Premium. After cancellation, YouTube Music reverts to the free ad-supported tier.
Can I cancel YouTube Premium Family?
Only the family manager can cancel. Other family members will lose Premium access at the end of the billing period.
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