Google says YouTube Premium and YouTube Music now have over 150 million paying users, even after price increases. Here is what that means for your bill.
More than 150 million people now pay for YouTube Premium or YouTube Music, according to Google. That is a new record for the service. It arrives even though the price has gone up, which suggests most subscribers are staying put and paying more.
Google counts subscribers across both YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in one total. Premium is the paid plan that removes ads from YouTube videos. YouTube Music is the company's music streaming service. The 150 million figure combines the two, so it does not show how many people use each one.
Anyone who watches YouTube and is tired of ads is the natural customer. That includes families and small business owners who use YouTube at work or at home. If you already pay, the price increases apply to you.
The material does not say how much prices rose or which plans were affected. It also does not say how the 150 million splits between Premium and Music, or how many people have left. The original article was not available, so those details are unconfirmed.
A quick look at your billing page is enough. Prices can change over time, and it is easy to keep paying without noticing.
Check your YouTube Premium plan and price, because the cost has gone up and another option may cost less.
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