I managed to keep my YouTube Premium costs super low for years using location tricks, but they finally figured it out and blocked my account. Now I’m back to dealing with tons of ads every time I try to watch something.
The whole situation is really annoying because I got used to ad-free viewing. I know there are browser extensions and modified apps that block ads, but those don’t work well for my main viewing setup. I mostly watch videos on my phone and smart TV, so I really need an actual Premium subscription that works across all devices.
Has anyone discovered new ways to get YouTube Premium subscriptions at lower prices? I’m open to any legitimate methods that might help reduce the monthly cost without getting shut down quickly.
Family plans are probably your best bet if you can find people to split with. I’ve been sharing a YouTube Premium family subscription with my siblings and a couple close friends for about two years now. It covers up to 6 accounts and when you divide the cost it comes out to roughly $3 per person monthly instead of the full individual price. The tricky part is finding trustworthy people who will actually pay their share consistently, but once you get a solid group together it works great. You just need one person to be the main account holder and everyone else gets invited. All accounts stay completely separate so there’s no privacy issues or anything weird like that. Much more reliable than the location workarounds since everything is completely above board with Google’s terms of service.
Student discounts might be worth checking out if you qualify. I got YouTube Premium Student for about half the regular price when I was in college, and it lasted through my entire degree program. You need to verify your enrollment status through SheerID but the process was straightforward. The subscription includes the same features as regular Premium plus YouTube Music. Another option is watching for promotional deals during major shopping events. Google occasionally runs discounts during Black Friday or when they’re competing with other streaming services. I picked up a few months at reduced rates this way, though you have to be patient and monitor for these opportunities. Setting up price alerts through deal tracking websites helped me catch these promotions when they appeared.
honestly just use brave browser on mobile, blocks youtube ads automatically without needing premium. works surprisingly well and you dont have to worry about subscription costs or getting banned like those location tricks