YouTube Premium users across the globe are facing significant price hikes as Google increases subscription costs in over a dozen countries. This follows earlier price jumps in various regions, including the United States last summer. The latest increases vary by region, with some countries experiencing hikes between 30% to 50%. For instance, in Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, the Family plan will rise from €18 to €26 starting November, while the individual plan will increase by €2 to €14.

Countries affected by these changes include Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, UAE, Switzerland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, and Denmark. Although most Reddit reports are from European users, the price hikes also impact the Middle East, Colombia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. YouTube had already raised its subscription prices in India by 15–20% in late August.

    • @[email protected]
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      123 months ago

      Firefox + uBlock Origin already does it too. No ads, and I can listen even when my phone is locked.

    • @Sho
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      33 months ago

      Just did cause of ur comment actually, thank you so much!

    • @virku
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      23 months ago

      Any alternatives for iOS?

      • BombOmOm
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        3 months ago

        Using youtube with Brave Browser and AdGuard blocks youtube ads on iOS.

      • Anas
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        23 months ago

        Started using YTLitePlus around a month ago, can recommend

    • @[email protected]
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      13 months ago

      I really like Grayjay, also on Android. The nice thing is it also supports other sources, so you can watch Odysee, Rumble, Nebula, Peertube and others on it. If the same video is on multiple platforms, it recognizes that and only shows one.