What Is YouTube Premium Lite—and Should You Subscribe to It?

YouTube has introduced a new subscription service called YouTube Premium Lite, which offers a more affordable alternative to the existing YouTube Premium plan. The key difference is that YouTube Premium Lite removes most ads from the platform, but it does not include the additional features of the full YouTube Premium, such as offline viewing and background playback. The new subscription is currently being tested in select European countries, with a price point of around €6.99 per month. This makes it significantly cheaper than the €11.99 per month cost of the standard YouTube Premium service. For users who are primarily interested in an ad-free YouTube experience, the Lite version may be a more cost-effective option. However, it's important to note that the availability and pricing of YouTube Premium Lite may vary by region, and the full range of features may be subject to change as the service is further developed and rolled out.