YouTube Premium Family costs $22.99 per month in the United States
YouTube Premium Family is a shared subscription that covers up to six people in your household. At $22.99 per month, it works out to roughly $3.83 per person if all six slots are filled — less than a single Premium subscription, which costs $13.99 per month on its own.
The price applies in the US. Other countries charge different amounts in their local currency, and YouTube adjusts pricing periodically. You can check the exact price in your region by opening YouTube, going to your account settings, and looking at the Premium section.
The Family plan is the only way to share a Premium subscription across multiple accounts. You cannot split a single Personal Premium subscription among household members — each person either gets their own account or shares through the Family plan.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube Premium Family costs $22.99 per month in the US and covers up to six household members.
- Each family member gets their own account with ad-free viewing, offline downloads, and background play on their own devices.
- The person who pays sets up the family group and can remove members or change payment methods at any time.
- Prices vary by country and YouTube changes them occasionally, so check your account settings to see the current rate where you live.
- YouTube Premium Family is cheaper per person than buying six individual subscriptions, but only if you actually use all six slots.
What each family member gets with Premium Family
Everyone in your family group receives the same features: no ads on videos, the ability to download videos to watch offline, and background play (audio continues when you close the app or lock your phone). These features work on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs.
Each person keeps their own watch history, recommendations, and subscriptions. One family member's viewing does not affect another's. If you watch cooking videos all day, your teenager's recommendations stay separate.
The person who pays for the subscription is the family manager. They can see which family members are using the service but cannot see what individual videos anyone watches. The manager can remove people from the group or change the payment method whenever needed.
How to set up a family group
Start by going to YouTube on a computer or phone and signing into the account that will pay for the subscription. Open your account menu (your profile picture in the top right), select Purchases and memberships, then choose YouTube Premium.
If you do not yet have Premium, you will see an option to start a free trial or buy the plan. Select the Family plan. YouTube will ask you to confirm your payment method and billing address.
After you purchase, YouTube takes you to a screen to invite family members. You can add people by their email address or phone number. They will receive an invitation and can accept it from their own account. You can add up to six people total, including yourself.
Family members do not need to live at the same address, though YouTube's terms say the plan is for people in the same household. YouTube does not verify addresses or locations, but the company reserves the right to remove members if it detects misuse.
Comparing Family to Personal Premium and other options
A single YouTube Premium subscription costs $13.99 per month. If you live alone or only one person in your household wants Premium, the Personal plan is cheaper. If two or more people want it, the Family plan becomes the better deal.
YouTube also offers YouTube Music Premium, which costs $11.99 per month for one person or $19.99 per month for a family of up to six. YouTube Premium includes YouTube Music, so if anyone in your family wants music streaming, Premium Family covers both.
Some people use YouTube Premium through a family member's Google account instead of setting up a proper family group. This works temporarily but violates YouTube's terms of service. The account holder can remove you at any time, and YouTube may suspend the subscription if it detects the violation.
When the price might change
YouTube has raised Premium prices several times over the past few years. The company typically announces price changes in advance and gives existing subscribers a grace period before the new rate takes effect. If you are already subscribed, you usually have 30 days' notice before a price increase applies to your account.
Prices also differ by country based on local taxes, currency exchange rates, and regional pricing strategies. A family plan in Canada or the UK costs a different amount than in the US, even though the features are identical.
To see if a price change is coming, check your email for notifications from YouTube or visit your account settings and look at the Premium section. YouTube displays your current plan, price, and renewal date there.
Canceling or pausing your subscription
You can cancel YouTube Premium Family at any time from your account settings. Go to Purchases and memberships, select YouTube Premium, and choose Cancel membership. Your subscription continues until the end of your current billing cycle, then stops.
YouTube does not offer a pause option for Premium. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and rejoin later. When you rejoin, you will not get a free trial again, and the price will be whatever YouTube is charging at that time.
If you cancel, all family members lose access to Premium features immediately. Their watch history and subscriptions remain, but they cannot download videos or watch ad-free until someone purchases a new subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use YouTube Premium Family if I do not live with the other people?
YouTube's terms say the plan is for household members, but the company does not verify addresses or locations. You can technically add anyone, though YouTube reserves the right to remove members if it detects misuse. The safest approach is to use it only with people you actually live with.
What happens if the person paying cancels the subscription?
All family members lose Premium access immediately, even if they are in the middle of watching something. Their accounts revert to the free version with ads. The family manager can also remove individual members without canceling the whole subscription.
Do I need a separate YouTube account to join a family group?
Yes. Each family member must have their own YouTube account. You cannot add the same email address twice. If someone does not have a YouTube account yet, they can create one free at youtube.com.
Can I switch from Personal Premium to Family Premium?
Yes. Go to your Premium settings and look for an option to upgrade to Family. YouTube may credit any remaining time on your Personal subscription toward the Family plan, though the exact credit depends on your billing cycle.
Is YouTube Premium Family worth it if I am the only one using it?
No. If only one person uses the subscription, Personal Premium at $13.99 per month is cheaper than Family at $22.99. The Family plan only saves money when multiple people actually use it.