So is YouTube premium worth having

Posted 7th May 2023

Thinking about taking the plunge but not sure if its worth paying another subscription. I do watch youtube and the adds get on my nerves but still any more outlay has to be justified

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fancellu
7th May
revanced

On chrome windows I use uBlock Origin. Zero adverts (edited)
SudarshanaVinod
7th May
Add sponsor block plugin too on chrome
Somersett
7th May
Oh, for heaven's sake- no-one need see Youtube ads, either on the desktop or with Android.

On the desktop use an adblocker- they are free and totally safe.

On Android get Newpipe from f-droid (a completely safe site every Android owner should use).
howbord Author
8th May
How about on IOS
wayners
7th May
Try brave browser or the apps Vs paying
kos1c
7th May
Go through a vpn and pay the bare minimum, or download an adblocker that kills them for YouTube (I cannot recommend any, I have premium).
turtles1
7th May
YouTube Revanced
MonkeyMan90
7th May
Get it via VPN for about £1.20 per month it is the best £1.20 you'll ever spend. It makes a huge difference. And you can cancel Spotify or whatever you use and use YouTube music.

Makes me laugh how many people suggest YouTube revanced or use an adblocker. That's all good and well if you only use on phone or computer. If you use it on your TV which most people do then none of those work. Also you get YouTube music with premium (edited)
italondonistaavataurino
7th May
Ehm..actually I'm using an alternative to revanced for TV that works likewise..I just don't remember now the name. It's open source (edited)
DealJester
7th May
If you use Android tv then yes

If not there is alternatives to paying
jamie15
7th May
YouTube Premium comes with YouTube Music included, so if you pay for a music streaming service it's worth switching. They also have a family and student plan
rev6
7th May
It's worth it if you usually cast to a TV that must be done via official TV YouTube client.
The2Time
7th May
100% worth it if you like watching youtube, especially on a TV.

I pay £11 odd for 12 months using a VPN via India.
Kindsaver
7th May
I have Premium and pay aboy 1.30 for all the YouTube Music, no ads and background play, for me, it's worth the full price
The2Time
7th May
So then pay full price
howbord Author
7th May
Looks like i will either have to upgrade my Windscribe or find another VPN with India then
Conkers816
7th May
I've got my family plan via Argentina and my payment went out last week for £2.51.

Doesn't always have to be India, especially since they changed the law regarding data retention for this sort of thing.
Mickyy
7th May
Yes 100% , try set it up with vpn trick save a few quid
mario999
8th May
Can anyone point me to a guide for premium via a VPN? Was getting via India subscription, but card expired and no longer accepts my Starling card.
The2Time
8th May
I paid with my standard Halifax card. Do you have another card you can try?