Overview

• The unannounced change surfaced via a Reddit post and was corroborated by outlets including Android Police, TechRadar and TweakTown.
• Free accounts now see a Download option, but only at low resolutions compared with the 720p and 1080p choices available to Premium subscribers.
• Downloads for non-paying users are not unlimited, though the exact cap has not been disclosed.
• Music content remains excluded from free downloads, aligning with common licensing restrictions and preserving Premium benefits.
• YouTube has not detailed the rollout scope or permanence of the feature, and Premium Lite still does not include downloads.