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How to Cancel YouTube Music Family

Cancellation is straightforward and happens entirely online through your Google Account. Your family members keep access until the end of your current billing cycle.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£16.99/mo
£203.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds offered. Access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
After cancellation
All playlists, saved songs, and listening history are preserved indefinitely. Premium features are removed at the end of your billing cycle.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to YouTube Music Family cancellation page
  1. Sign in to YouTube Music

    Go to music.youtube.com and log in as the primary account holder managing the Family plan.

  2. Go to Paid memberships

    Click your profile icon, select Settings, then click Paid memberships in the left sidebar.

  3. Click Cancel subscription

    Find YouTube Music Family and click Manage or Cancel subscription next to your plan.

  4. Confirm cancellation

    Review any offers, then select Yes, cancel subscription. Access continues until the end of your billing cycle.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Notify all five family members before cancelling so they expect ads and lost features when access ends.
  • Check if YouTube Premium is bundled with your plan, as cancelling one may cancel both for everyone.
  • Cancelling mid-cycle won't refund unused time; access ends at your next billing date.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you have the right to cancel digital services, though cooling-off periods may not apply post-purchase.
  • The FTC enforces clear cancellation mechanisms and prohibits negative option billing practices for US subscribers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube Music Family anytime?
Yes, with no early termination fees. Premium access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
No refunds. Your subscription remains active until your next renewal date, then stops.
What happens to family members' playlists after cancellation?
All playlists and listening history are saved indefinitely. They lose premium features and revert to the ad-supported free version.
Does cancelling YouTube Music Family also cancel YouTube Premium?
If bundled, cancelling one may cancel both for all household members. Check your subscription type first.
When does cancellation take effect?
Immediately processed online, but premium access continues until the end of your billing cycle. You'll receive a confirmation email.