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.
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.
01
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.
02
Open your profile menu
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Purchases and memberships from the dropdown menu.
03
Find YouTube Premium
Look for your YouTube Premium subscription in the list. Click Manage next to YouTube Premium to open the subscription details.
04
Cancel subscription
Click Cancel membership or Deactivate. YouTube may ask why you're cancelling and offer alternatives like pausing your subscription.
05
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.
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.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
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.
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.
Common YouTube Premium Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked YouTube Premium questions.
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube Premium?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium online?
What happens after I cancel YouTube Premium?
Why can't I find the cancel button in YouTube?
Does deleting the YouTube app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel YouTube Premium from my phone?
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.
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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