If you haven’t heard, YouTube Premium just got a recent price hike, upping the monthly fee by $2, now coming in at $15.99/month. It’s quite a change, and no one wants to spend that much if they don’t have to. And while the discount isn’t open to everyone, Google is offering certain Google One subscribers a chance to save 50% on YouTube Premium right now.
The news comes from 9to5Google, sharing the details about a new promotion. The 50% discount is only open to Google One Premium subscribers with the 2TB storage or higher plans. So, if you’re spending more than $10/month on your One plan, you’re most likely going to be able to take advantage of this plan.
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However, there are some restrictions, like you need to be located in the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, France, or Germany. And if you’re an existing YouTube Premium subscriber, you’ll need to cancel and resubscribe using the Google One link. If you do not do this, you will not be able to take advantage of the promotion. So, be sure to follow the steps to get the discount.
For the most part, it’s a pretty simple process. You just head into the Google One account, drop into the Benefits section, head to the YouTube Premium option, then add a plan. Once you subscribe, you’ll see the perk with the discounted price. According to 9to5Google, this promotion won’t be around for long, ending on April 29, 2026.
For the most part, it’s not a bad deal if you’ve been looking to get a discount on YouTube Premium. The plan wasn’t cheap before, and it’s certainly not cheap now at its new price. If there’s anything else to be aware of with this promotion, it’s that the discount will only last for one year. So, after the first year, prices will go back up to normal.
So, just be aware of this when signing up so you don’t get a surprise bill after the first year. For most people, YouTube Premium is worth the money. You get ad-free viewing, the ability to download videos to supported devices, and some plans even come with YouTube Music. If you’re not really into all the added perks, you can always subscribe to YouTube Lite for a discounted price.
