Google is offering 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but there’s a catch
Source: Android Authority
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TL;DR
- Google is now offering users who upgrade to its Google AI Pro plan a 50 % discount on an annual YouTube Premium subscription.
- The limited‑time offer is only available in the US and a few other countries.
- After 12 months, the service will auto‑renew at a reduced rate as part of a Google One bundle.
Offer Details
In a post on X, Google announced that users who upgrade to the Google AI Pro plan can receive 50 % off YouTube Premium for a full year.
“Now when you upgrade to the Google AI Pro plan you can get 50 % off YouTube Premium for a full year. That’s ad‑free videos, background play, and offline downloads for the ultimate Google experience bundled with higher…”
The AI Pro plan costs $19.99 / month and includes ad‑free YouTube viewing, background playback, offline downloads, and expanded access to Gemini features.
Pricing Comparison
YouTube Premium’s price has risen over the years. In the US:
- Monthly plan: $15.99
- Annual plan: increased from $139.99 to $159.99
With the 50 % discount, AI Pro users pay $80 for the entire year of YouTube Premium.
Note: The discount does not lower the base monthly price of YouTube Premium; it only halves the cost for eligible AI Pro subscribers.
Eligibility and Timeline
The offer is limited to users in the following regions:
- United States
- Brazil
- Canada
- Germany
- France
- Japan
The discount must be claimed by April 29. After the 12‑month discounted period, the subscription will auto‑renew at a reduced rate as part of a Google One bundle.