How to Cancel YouTube Premium Family
Cancellation is done entirely online through your Google account. All family members lose Premium access immediately when you cancel.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £22.99/mo
- £275.88/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- No refunds. Access ends immediately or at the end of your current billing cycle.
- After cancellation
- Your playlists, subscriptions, and watch history remain saved. All family members revert to free tier; offline downloads expire within 48 hours.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to YouTube Premium Family cancellation pageGo to YouTube Paid Memberships
Visit youtube.com/paid_memberships and sign in with your Google account.
Click 'Manage Membership'
Find your YouTube Premium Family plan and click the 'Manage Membership' button.
Click 'Cancel Membership'
Scroll down and click 'Cancel Membership'. Decline any discount offers if shown.
Confirm cancellation
Click 'Cancel Membership' again to confirm. Access ends immediately or at billing cycle end.
Tips & Things to Know
- Notify all family members before cancelling - they lose Premium instantly with no warning.
- YouTube Music Premium is included and cancels too. Consider Spotify Family as an alternative.
- Your playlists, subscriptions, and watch history stay saved. You can resubscribe anytime.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK users have the right to cancel online subscriptions easily under the Consumer Rights Act 2015; escalate disputes to Citizens Advice.
- US users: FTC regulations require simple online cancellation; file disputes with the Federal Trade Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel YouTube Premium Family anytime?
- Yes, anytime with no early termination fees. Google does not issue refunds for unused time.
- Will all family members lose access immediately?
- Yes. All household members lose Premium instantly when you cancel. You cannot remove individual members.
- What happens to my playlists and watch history?
- Everything stays saved. Your account reverts to free YouTube but keeps all your data. Resubscribe anytime to restore Premium.
- Is YouTube Music Premium also cancelled?
- Yes. YouTube Music Premium is included and cancels simultaneously. All members lose ad-free music streaming.
- How long does cancellation take?
- Cancellation is instant. Your membership stops renewing at the next billing date or immediately, depending on your terms.