YouTube Testing Cheaper 'Premium Lite' Subscription Tier

The new plan offers ad-free viewing for most videos but excludes YouTube Music and other Premium features.

YouTube Premium Lite, a lower-cost subscription, is reportedly set to launch soon in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand.
The plan removes ads from most videos but retains ads for music videos and excludes access to YouTube Music.
Premium Lite will not include features like offline downloads, background playback, or original content available in the full Premium tier.
Pricing is expected to be roughly half the cost of the full YouTube Premium subscription, estimated at around $7–$8 per month in the US.
The new tier aims to attract users who primarily watch non-music video content and are deterred by the full Premium price.