YouTube Premium is a paid subscription service offered by YouTube. YouTube+2Wikipedia+2 It removes ads, lets you download videos, plays content in background, and gives you access to YouTube Music with enhanced features. Wikipedia+2Google Help+2
Key Benefits
- Watch videos without ads. Google Help+1
- Download videos and playlists for offline viewing. Google Help+1
- Background play, including while using other apps or when screen is off. Google Help+1
- Use Picture-in-Picture mode. Google Help+1
- Access YouTube Music Premium: ad-free music, downloads, background listening. Google Help+1
Recent & Experimental Features (2025)
YouTube has added new options for Premium subscribers. blog.youtube+1 These include:
- Higher audio quality (256 kbps) for music videos. blog.youtube+1
- Picture-in-Picture for Shorts on iOS. blog.youtube+1
- Smart Downloads for Shorts on iOS. blog.youtube+1
- “Jump ahead” feature on web: skip to key moments in videos. blog.youtube+1
- Expanded playback speeds up to 4× on mobile. blog.youtube+1
Usage
You use YouTube Premium by subscribing through Google/YouTube. Wikipedia+1 Once subscribed, sign in on the YouTube or YouTube Music app to access ad-free, offline, background play features. Google Help+1
Reach & Status
- Available in over 119 countries. Wikipedia
- Over 125 million subscribers worldwide as of 202