How to Cancel YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium removes ads and enables background play. Cancellation is done through your Google account and takes effect at the end of your billing cycle.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing (all plans)
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
After cancellation
Your YouTube account, watch history, playlists, and uploads are unaffected. Only Premium features (ad-free, downloads, background play) are removed.
What to Watch Out For
- Shows a "pause instead?" option prominently while making the actual cancel link smaller
- Lists all Premium benefits you are losing with a confirmshaming message
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to YouTube Premium cancellation pageGo to youtube.com/paid_memberships
Sign in to your Google account and visit the paid memberships page.
Click "Manage Membership"
Find your YouTube Premium membership and click "Manage membership".
Click "Deactivate"
Select "Deactivate" and then choose "Continue to cancel".
Select a reason and confirm
Choose a cancellation reason and click "Yes, cancel" to confirm.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you subscribed through Apple, you need to cancel via your iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.
- YouTube Music Premium is included with YouTube Premium and will also be cancelled.
- Downloaded videos will no longer be available offline after cancellation.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new online subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel YouTube Premium at any time?
Yes. It is a rolling monthly subscription with no minimum term or cancellation fee.
Will I get a refund from YouTube Premium?
No. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.
What happens to my YouTube data after cancelling Premium?
Nothing changes. Your account, videos, playlists, and watch history all remain. You just see ads again.
How long does YouTube Premium cancellation take?
About 4 minutes online through the paid memberships page.
Does cancelling YouTube Premium also cancel YouTube Music?
Yes. YouTube Music Premium is bundled with YouTube Premium. Both are cancelled together.
Annual Cost
£275.88
per year for YouTube Premium
Cancelling saves you this every year
