YouTube Premium

4.5/10

MODERATE

Updated 2026-10-02 · Methodology ↗

Updated 2026-10-02 · Source ↗

Key facts

Method: Web (account settings)
Notice period: none (cancel any time)
Auto-renewal: Yes
Region: Global
Category: Streaming

Cancellation steps

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships (Google account).
Open official cancel page
Select YouTube Premium and choose 'Cancel'.
Open official cancel page
Confirm; benefits continue until the period ends.
Open official cancel page

Link status

Link pending re-verificationWe verify cancellation links on a rolling basis · updated 2026-10-02

Billed via Google Play

If subscribed in the Android app, cancel in Google Play Subscriptions.

What happens after you cancel

Your access

Premium features remain until the billing period ends, then revert to free YouTube.

Refunds

Generally no refunds; access lasts until period end. Family plans cancel at the manager level.

Coming back

Resubscribe anytime.

Free trial

YouTube Premium offers a free trial for new subscribers; the exact length varies and is shown at sign-up.

About YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium is a Streaming service available in Global. YouTube Premium renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel at any time with no advance notice. Refund terms: Generally no refunds; access lasts until period end. Family plans cancel at the manager level.

Why YouTube Premium scores 4.5/10

Before you start the cancellation steps, here is where YouTube Premium actually makes you work — broken down across the six axes we score.

Finding the cancel button on YouTube Premium takes some digging — it scores 6.0/10.
Expect around 6.0 steps to complete the cancellation.
Refund terms are reasonably clear, scoring 5.0/10.
There are few confirmation prompts (5.0/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
No support contact is required to cancel (2.0/10).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: YouTube Premium lands at 4.5/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 6.0
Steps: 6.0
Refund visibility: 5.0
Confirmation prompts: 5.0
Contact support: 2.0
Phone: 0.0

Fees, refunds & dark patterns

Read the full policy breakdown for YouTube Premium — notice period, refund rules, retention prompts and FAQ.

How to cancel YouTube Premium: fees & refunds