YouTube Premium, launched wayback in 2019 the ad-free premium subscription service from Google, has become a so popular choice for users who want an ad-free experience, offline downloads, and access to YouTube Music. For five years, the prices stayed put, but now YouTube India has hit us with a pretty hefty price hike across all premium plans.
The most notable increase has been seen in the our favorite Family Plan, which now costs ₹299 per month, up from ₹189 previously. This represents a whopping 58.5% increase. Other plans have also seen smaller price hikes. Let’s break down the changes:
| Plan | Now | Previously | Change |
| Individual Plan | ₹149 per month | ₹129 per month | 15.5% |
| Student Plan | ₹89 per month | ₹79 per month | 12.7% |
| Family Plan | ₹299 per month | ₹189 per month | 58.2% |
| Individual Prepaid (Monthly) | ₹159 per month | ₹139 per month | 14.4% |
| Individual Prepaid (3Months) | ₹459 per month | ₹399 per month | 15% |
| Individual Prepaid (Yearly) | ₹1490 per month | ₹1290 per month | 15.5% |
Why the Price Hike?
YouTube says the increase is needed to help boost content creators’ earnings.
Is It Still Worth It?
Yes, especially if you share the Family Plan with others. At ₹299 per month, it’s still affordable when split among friends or family—about ₹50 per person.
Conclusion
YouTube Premium’s new prices mean users need to decide if the benefits are still worth it. It all comes down to what matters most to you.
What about you? Will you stick with YouTube Premium after this price hike? Share your thoughts!
