How to Cancel YouTube Music
Quick process
Cancel before renewal date
Important Warnings
- You will retain access until the end of your current billing period
- Downloaded music will no longer be accessible after cancellation
- Uploaded personal music library remains accessible on free tier
- Playlists are preserved but ad-supported playback only
- Background play and offline features will be removed on mobile
Step-by-step instructions
Go to https://www.youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed in to your Google account
Find your YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium membership
Click on 'Manage' next to the membership
Click 'Cancel membership' or 'Deactivate'
Follow the prompts and select a reason for cancellation
Confirm cancellation on the final screen
Tips & Things to Watch For
Carrier and Phone Plan Bundles
Pro TipMajor carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T) and phone manufacturers occasionally include YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium as part of phone plans or device purchases. Check your carrier benefits before paying separately - you may already have access included for 6-12 months.
YouTube Premium Bundle Includes YouTube Music
Pro TipYouTube Music Premium is included with YouTube Premium subscription at no additional cost. If you're considering both services, subscribe to YouTube Premium ($13.99/month) instead of YouTube Music Premium alone ($10.99/month) to get ad-free YouTube, background play, and downloads across both platforms.
What to Expect
Dark Patterns to Watch
- Cancellation not available through YouTube Music app directly - must use main YouTube site or web browser
- Multiple confirmation screens with retention messaging
- Cancellation option buried in account settings rather than prominently displayed
- Shows personalized content recommendations to discourage cancellation
- Emphasizes loss of features across multiple screens
Retention Tactics
- Shows reminder of ad-free listening and offline downloads you'll lose
- Displays personalized playlists and music library that will be affected
- May offer pause membership option instead of full cancellation
- Highlights YouTube Premium features bundled with subscription
- Shows family plan members who will be affected if applicable
YouTube Music Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Reactivation
You can reactivate your account later
Content Access
Your content remains accessible after cancellation
Not ready to fully cancel?
Downgrade available
Switch to a cheaper plan instead
Pause available
Temporarily pause your subscription
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