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How to Cancel YouTube Music (2026 guide)

Cancelling YouTube Music depends on how you signed up and which plan you have. This guide covers cancellation through the YouTube Music website, app stores, and third-party billing providers.

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YouTube Music Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online
Depends
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Google Play
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
YouTube Premium settings

YouTube Music often bundles with YouTube Premium or comes through Google One subscriptions. If you signed up through one of these bundles, you'll need to manage the entire package rather than just the music portion.

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Cancel Your YouTube Music Subscription

These steps work for most YouTube Music users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed.

01

Sign in to your account

Go to music.youtube.com and sign in with the Google account linked to your subscription.

02

Access your profile

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Paid memberships from the dropdown menu.

03

Find your subscription

Locate your YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription in the list of active memberships.

04

Cancel subscription

Click Manage next to your subscription, then select Cancel membership and confirm your choice.

05

Verify cancellation

You'll receive a confirmation email and your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

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YouTube Music-specific things to know

YouTube Music subscriptions can work differently depending on your bundle or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.

Check for YouTube Premium bundles
If you have YouTube Premium, it includes YouTube Music. Cancelling Premium cancels both services, but you can't cancel just the music portion.
Google One bundles work differently
Some Google One plans include YouTube Premium. You'll need to manage this through your Google One subscription, not YouTube Music directly.
Family plans require admin access
Only the family plan manager can cancel the subscription. Individual family members can only remove themselves from the plan.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's billing you

Your subscription might be through Google Play, Apple, or a carrier. If you don't see a cancel option in YouTube Music, check your other accounts.

2. Access continues until period ends

You'll keep YouTube Music Premium features until your next billing date, even after cancelling. No partial refunds are given.

3. Downloaded music will be removed

Any songs you downloaded for offline listening will no longer be accessible once your subscription expires.

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade or switch billing cycles instead of cancelling completely.

Switch to YouTube Music free

You can use YouTube Music's free tier with ads instead of cancelling completely. You'll lose offline downloads and background play, but keep access to the music library.

Available options:

  • YouTube Music Free - Ad-supported streaming

  • YouTube Music Premium - Ad-free with downloads ($10.99/month)

  • YouTube Premium - Includes Music Premium plus YouTube ad-free ($13.99/month)

Switch Your Billing Cycle

YouTube Music offers both monthly and annual billing options.

Annual plans typically save around 15% compared to monthly billing.

Share Your Plan

YouTube Music Premium family plans support up to 6 members for $16.99/month, potentially saving money if you have multiple users.

Check for Bundles

YouTube Music is often bundled with other Google services or YouTube Premium, which might offer better value than standalone subscriptions.

  • YouTube Premium - Includes Music Premium plus ad-free YouTube

  • Google One Premium - Some plans include YouTube Premium

  • Carrier bundles - Verizon, T-Mobile, and others offer YouTube Music with phone plans

Alternative ways to cancel YouTube Music

Don't see a cancel option? Your subscription might be billed through one of these providers instead.

Apple App Store

iOS users who subscribed through the YouTube Music app should cancel via their Apple App Store subscriptions.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the YouTube Music Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

TV Provider / Reseller

If YouTube Music came with your phone plan or internet package, you'll need to contact your carrier to make changes.

  • Verizon Unlimited - Includes YouTube Music Premium

  • T-Mobile - Some plans include YouTube Premium

  • Google Fi - Bundled with some phone plans

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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026