Is YouTube Premium Worth It In 2025? (Deep Dive)

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[@ten606ixx]

Ad-free videos > 7,830 hrs Background play > 20 hrs Listened on KZbin Music > 720 hrs Videos watched offline 1,592 videos KZbin Premium is great value for money if you divide the family plan price with family. £19.99 / 6 = £3.33p

[@nikyabodigital]

Think about it. Company pays youtube to show u their ads and you pay youtube to not show their ads. The reason why u find this valuable coz they created the problem itself and solve it. Even adblockers is starting to not work and they deleted youtube vanced which is the FREE KZbin premium... (Still got apk tho) That being said i do use premium yt. but got full awareness of all of this. Find it not worth it at all

[@DarthGTB]

The only statistic I could find was that this week I have been having an average of 1h25min daily watch, which is a 77% increase from last week

[@walid6329]

how do I get these statistics 🤔

[@EXBusMods]

@@walid6329 Available in KZbin Premium

[@Jon-rv9oh]

Or you can pay $0 for a much better experience by using Revanced (MUCH MORE CUSTOMIZABLE) and/or using some browser extensions

[@exiquio]

I love YT premium, but it way overpriced and should be bundled into Google One

[@Ja-Crispy]

BRING PIXEL PASS BACK! 😭

[@Sassquatch0]

"overpriced for a single user"* - corrected that for you. For a family, it's awesome. Since you can share it with you + 5 others, it comes down to less than $3 per person to have all of YT Premium+Music.

[@exiquio]

@@Sassquatch0 That's an excellent point though I don't think it's fairly priced for my family. Again, great point.

[@dadbeast]

I think it's better than the competition because you get ad free videos and the same amount of music as all the other streaming services.

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

I disagree, if you watch a lot of KZbin it's worth it in addition to getting a music service too.

[@Gary0557]

After being on Premium for over 5 years, I could never go back to ad filled YT.

[@JimJames113]

Forreal when I'm at people's houses and they have YT with ads ... I cringe lol

[@Gurenn83]

Same. Not going back to the ad infested YT. Premium is almost a MUST.

[@kashtrey]

This. I refuse to log on to my personal Google account on my work laptop but when I wanna look up a how to on a software or something the ads are so terrible.

[@BroAriq]

YESSS, and also YT music

[@Tdubbz44]

Same. I've had Premium for about 2 years now and if I had the regular version of KZbin I wouldn't go on even half as much as I do. I just don't have the patience for it.

[@robster7787]

YT premium is one of the few services that doesn’t care about who is in the family plan. Its the whole reason why I left spotify. For an account that allows up to 6 people, the plan is surprisingly cheap.

[@sorrowwinds]

Instead of ads we get Sponsors..

[@WeavingMocha]

And just recently KZbin added a skip button for those

[@a1000island]

That was bothering me at first, then I realized true crime doesn't get monetized

[@wturner777]

@@WeavingMochaI haven’t seen that feature yet. It would be nice though.

[@shaggytoph]

@@WeavingMocha It's an extension on anY browser & it exists since sponsors exist. Not sure about mobiles or TVs

[@AltraHapi]

Sponsorblock is a lifesaver

[@shaggytoph]

Heads up at 2:14, KZbin premium DOESN'T have free movies in the rest of the world. That's an offer only for US citizens.

[@shesays1111]

As a UK person, this is sad news 😔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@yermailmain206]

Ok this is very important info thank you. I’m Philippines pandora is not allowed I’m wondering if it’s the same for this app🤔

[@Gottadosomepushups]

Have you tried using a vpn with location set on US. I will try it and update my comment

[@shaggytoph]

@@Gottadosomepushups that's another extra $12 a month, plus quality while watching movies suck & takes a lot of time to load

[@jordanintheknow]

Audio is still a WIP.. thank you for your patience!

[@cluethemoon]

gotta say I LOVE the camera you are using, it looks so nice!

[@bm_animation]

Premium include multi audio?

[@lawrenceflowers2680]

The audio quality is really bad compared to Apple 🍎 Music 🎼

[@skrufff]

Every time I visit someone's house that doesn't have Premium, I'm reminded how obnoxious ads on YT are. Combine it with Ublock and I haven't really seen ads in years. Also I switched to YT Music from Spotify. It's not as good of a service yet but I'm happy to save money. To top it off, a lot of creators say that Premium is way more supportive for them than ads are. If that matters to you, and you watch a lot of YT, it's kind of a no-brainer.

[@buckysrevenge]

Signed up the family in early 2018, I've clocked nearly 9000 ad-free hours on KZbin and 1700 on YT Music, 230 hours background and almost 15000 videos offline

[@truckingandtraveling]

I cancelled my KZbin premium at the end of my subscription this year for one day and regretted it immediately. After about 30min, I resubbed for a year. I haven't heard an ad for almost a decade and after hearing one, I was out.

[@MrHowardMoon]

Once there is enough people using KZbin Premium, the ads will start to appear. That is the end goal for Google. It happens with every premium service: Start out free with a subscription tier option, slowly make the free tier worse so the subscription tier looks more enticing, when the subscription tier becomes popular, divide that into more tiers with the most expensive option being the only one with no adverts. If 100% of the user base switches to the most expensive tier, tell them you have no choice due to "costs" and include ads in that. Ads are a HUGE income for Google, they'll never stop selling ad space.

[@LekanMakanju]

I'm just about heading for this situation right about now....... I think I'd be fine with the ad but sure not the drop in video quality

[@PierreDurocher-Laroche]

Can you pay for the whole year at once?

[@jawbone1218]

Looks like it

[@jawbone1218]

​@@PierreDurocher-Larocheapparently so

[@wilyamiyooo]

EASY YES to be honest, even if they increased prices recently. If you don't watch a lot of movies, KZbin itself has a lot of news, documentaries and videos from various creators - including podcasts. KZbin Music still needs a bit of work but it works if you only have a particular set of music to listen to. I'd still prefer just having KZbin Premium than having multiple streaming service subscriptions just to watch certain content like Marvel or DC or HBO or something, those subs add up once a month.

[@Flip_Angle]

I joined Red too. KZbin is basically what I use for TV. I did not realize how many commercials are played on videos in the middle of videos before and after videos. There's no way I could switch back. I'll cancel Netflix and Hulu and everything before canceling this

[@4jup4ter4]

same

[@Gurenn83]

Same here

[@a1000island]

Very true

[@wateriver]

I just started and let me tell you KZbin with no ads is great. I don’t much care for KZbin Music. It would be nice if you could get all the features of KZbin premium without KZbin Music at a lower price. Maybe $8.99 a month?

[@Tobilolz]

adblockers are free

[@radiantshay2146]

@@TobilolzWhere are the adblockers for iPhone??

[@Tobilolz]

@@radiantshay2146 who says i was talking about iPhone lol i was talking about pc

[@tukunnnn]

I can never go back to normal youtube. I see people using normal youtube and i immediately feel glad i switched to premium. It's worth it. it's totally worth it. The amount of time it saves and annoyance it removes is alone worth the fee of admission.

[@sherrilltechnology]

I have YT premium and I love the KZbin music and no ads piece. To me my time is more valuable I listen to a lot of music and watch a lot of videos on KZbin, so for me it is a no brainer, great video!!

[@gamechep]

3:11 Correction: That's not high bitrate, that's high resolution. High bitrate is when it says 1080p Premium.

[@bradthepsychic]

KZbin Premium has been the best, most noticeable subscription i’ve ever had. By cancelling Spotify and subscribing, its value proposition is fantastic imo

[@mattkeith530]

I mean the ads are so obnoxious I feel like KZbin premium is mandatory...

[@AlwaysEquals50]

I noticed I get a TON more ads on my Smart TV, and less on my phone or laptop. So, I think it's definitely worth it.

[@arbaal99]

KZbin music needs the ability to block artists that you don't EVER want to hear. And I mean Completely block them. There are certain artists that make me want to violently remove my ears whenever they play.

[@GabeJohnson91]

Nah I just use KZbin Revanced and Smart Tube lol

[@EddieQuezada]

My two favorite features are no ads and the music included

[@RaulitoElLobito]

have the family subscription, use it daily especially moreso now that I have a kid, no ads is a must have. no interruptions on my tv or my child's tablet.

[@ForeverPopa]

I’m a premium subscriber for a year now and I can’t stand free version of YT ever again under any circumstances

[@jefferypardue7509]

The one thing I don't like about KZbin music is that when you use KZbin music search function, the search information history also shows up on your regular KZbin app/ Web page. There isn't really a way to tell KZbin to only show non KZbin music results if you're a heavy KZbin music user. Also using KZbin music app also integrates it s KZbin music recommendations within the algorithm of the regular KZbin app algorithm recommendations like if you were watching a bunch of music videos like Christmas music. Then when you open up the regular KZbin app, the app thinks you would want to listen to more music videos instead of related videos from the last time you opened up the regular KZbin app like videos on Google technology or something. They should be two completely separate situations. The only way I can think of is to have two different Google accounts, but then that would be a little bit harsh. I don't like being reminded of music that I might have watched on the regular KZbin app within the KZbin music app. And I think Google Play Music was a good thing that they should have kept it as it was completely separate from KZbin, not integrated tightly. The only major difference between KZbin and KZbin music is its interface at both of them can access the same music videos, it's just that KZbin music is more focused on the app for music videos and playlists. I only have my KZbin music because it was required after the discontinuation of Google Play music.

[@garthf.brooks6531]

I went back to regular yt and it wrecks your algorithm. They say theres no difference but its night and day

[@Abdullah-zl9ub]

What do you mean?

[@MarvinGunnerySergeantRetired]

Member since September 26, 2020 Premium benefits enjoyed so far > 1,980 hrs Ad-free videos > 20 hrs Background play > 430 hrs Listened on KZbin Music 4,190 videos Videos watched offline

[@DSP720]

Ad free > 7,060 hrs Background play > 70 hrs YT Music > 880 hrs Offline > 116

[@simulanation]

Definitely worth it. I follow a lot of content creators and documentaries.. having ads popping up is very distracting, particularly when I just want to relax.

[@Gurenn83]

I have been on YT premium for 5 years now and no regrets. It also includes YT Music which makes it a great deal although I prefer and use Spotify over YT Music. If you love to watch YT, the Premium is a must especially if you have multiple devices (phones, TV, tablet, PS5's, etc.).

[@agentsofhope]

Ad-Free > 10,710 hrs Background play > 20 hrs Listened on KZbin Music > 3,280 hrs Videos watched offline 1,967 videos

[@OnnoSVW]

Bro, 2025 is now.

[@zaayernasib]

I hate ads so I hate to admit that it's worth it, although I agree with others that it's very pricey if you're not sharing with family. Also if KZbin Music wasn't bundled in for free, I would probably use Spotify. My stats: Ad-free videos > 3,440 hrs Background play > 10 hrs Listened on KZbin Music >1,300 hrs Videos watched offline 4,434 videos

[@DontKick]

I used to have youtube premium on and off due to lack of funds, but since i been working more, i have had it for 5 months up until now. Ad-free videos > 1,450 hrs Background play > 70 hrs Listened on youtube music > 3 hrs Videos watched offline > 14

[@Emperor-Inker]

How do you find your own stats?

[@DontKick]

@Emperor-Inker click on "You" on the bottom right on the app, then scroll and tap "Your Premium Benefits". It will show you the benefits you have gained since the last time you renewed/activated youtube premium.

[@comrade_rahul_1]

I just feel that KZbin should introduce profiles and once I select a profile on a device, it should default to that profile on that device unless I want to switch to another profile. So it will be a seamless experience as it is now. This would be really helpful since I don't watch the same content on a TV, Mobile and Laptop. So I can watch different content on each device with a single account.

[@tomebers8683]

I've been using premium for over a year & it's 100% worth it especially as it includes KZbin music which may not be great for everyone but in the long run saves me paying for another music streaming service on top

[@JJs_playground]

Ad-free video is 6,270 Background play is 30 hours Listened to on KZbin music 1,554 Videos watched offline no e is 1,443 I'm the same I watch a ton of KZbin and I think the price is worth it. Especially that you get KZbin music with it.

[@rebellionpower]

Member since August 01, 2024 Ad-free videos > 820 hrs Background play > 60 hrs Listened on KZbin Music > 2 hrs Videos watched offline 649 videos

[@TheOnlyName]

Nice video, I learned a few things from this! I wish I could share my YT stats but I don't have Premium.

[@rqmld]

it's worth it for no ads alone. save your mental from too many ads. plus, youtube music is actually great

[@thetruthstand]

The best feature of KZbin premium is the ability to play videos in the background. Often times I will listen to KZbin videos while my phone is in my pocket.

[@targethandgun7631]

Not worth it, never was, never will be! The best invention this past decade is a good ad blocker.

[@chrishershey450]

Revanced for the win!

[@VeedoCapone]

I find 50 cents a day on the ground.

[@made-in-P.R.C]

Bende engelleyici kullanıyorum

[@lordofh3]

Member since Nov. 2020 Ad-free vid - >12,660hrs background - >10hrs YT Music - >830hrs Offline - 291 vids I think I'm getting my money's worth

[@Technosquid]

The family plan is an insane value. I wish they'd fix that bug where members-only content doesn't play when your phone is locked (background play.)

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

I have it and cant do without it as I'm on most of the day.

[@Popescu789]

Yt premium far superior than spotify at least for my use and my needs. Will never go back

[@eduardomonzon6448]

Thank you for give us information or content only for Android SO, I really like your content, and I love my pixel.

[@bose5160]

What a wonderful ad for KZbin!

[@spmj1251]

Ive been a YT premium user less than a year now and love it. Ill never go back to free again. My stats is small... Only 420 hours so far watching videos. 0 background play, 0 youtube music and 0 watched offline. 😂

[@_kj2]

Adguard takes care of the ads on my computer. Only watch YT on my phone a few times a week, so no Premium needed. And besides that, the price is too high.

[@lolcathost]

get revanced extended

[@ChillingGuy6969]

yea me too thats what 95% of people do also

[@Tobilolz]

same

[@teamofone1219]

But isn't YT trying to block ad blockers?

[@Tobilolz]

@@teamofone1219 yt allows it even if they are trying

[@Dwayne3007]

Definitely worth it. Also, its where i discovered Cobra Kai before it was taken by Netflix.

[@jaystanheiser]

Been in YT Premium for a while now. Plus, you get YT Music for free. ❤

[@ambrunelli]

So I was an iPhone user for a long time at the end of 2023 I became an Android user and at one point I had a free 3 months of KZbin premium and I loved it The problem is trying to justify the cost for a $30 for a family plan I don't really pay for any other streaming services and I do use KZbin a lot so it probably would be worth it but it's hard to justify both Spotify and KZbin premium and I'm not sure how you do music is.

[@ajac4093]

Yes, yes it is worth it. I hate commercials.

[@made-in-P.R.C]

Bende reklam izliyici kullanıyorum

[@jamesigoe]

...an advertisement for the service. I have premium, but this video added nothing of value.

[@ARtorNot8]

4:25 is the biggest reason I think it’s completely worth it! There’s so many different types of videos that can only be found on KZbin.

[@teamofone1219]

Nowadays it's false advertisement it promises an ad free experience but meanwhile sponsors are trying to get around that by having youtubers incorporate their ads in the video.

[@seanlavery0312]

I'm relatively happy with the service, although I think they should have a bundled products discount. I originally signed up for it for the ad free and also, if anyone remembers"KZbin Originals", for content which wasn't available anywhere else. I'm Canadian so we don't get KZbin TV or anything like that because of our legislation here. But bundling my KZbin with my Google one and Google nest accounts would definitely both help financially and reward my loyalty.

[@citizen_morgan7444]

Not until u exposed ur KZbin hours did i think and say 2 myself, "A MAJORITY of my screen time is SPENT on KZbin." I am a KZbin Premium member.

[@nickfields]

the monthly cost is up there in price that's why i really love the family play for yt premium you plus 5 members for 22.99 where can you go wrong it's a awesome thing to have

[@Ja-Crispy]

Music and no ads? Of course

[@ImJustStandingHere]

Yes. No ads on mobile. Nuff said.

[@your_arno]

Ad free videos >1890 Hours Background play >20 hours KZbin Music >830 hours Videos watched offline 424 videos I'm using KZbin premium for the last two years... And in India it's very much affordable 1.99 USD for a month (as I'm a student i applied for student discount with the University Registration I've got KZbin premium for 0.99 USD) It's fantastic ❤ Because i use youtube to stream all the podcasts, audiobooks, audiostories, med School concept lectures and music all ad free. Already have the same account on my other devices ie iPad, android TV 😅 It's very much affordable as you can understand from the fact that I'm paying nearly 80-85 USD for my mobile bills for a Year...

[@joydipmondal3234]

I'm using youtube premium for almost two years. KZbin is my primary source of entertainment. I'm using family plan. I also use youtube music a lot and I must say collection is very vast. My only company is regretting the recent price hike.

[@kathykhatera5702]

What about movies? Are all movies on KZbin included or do we have to Pay for each movie additionally on top of the Primimum Price?

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

ANSWER: NO! KZbin ReVanced Extended is free and it wipes the floor with KZbin Premium via more options. Anyone on Android that pays for KZbin Premium is a mindless sucker! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kingsman4032]

I know right am using it too am.not paying anything

[@Twentizz]

I am one of you but if i were you i wont out this name casually here they would get sued in no time. Pls act maturely 😂

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Sorry, but i gotta disagree. Use the system in your favor and it pays for itself.

[@Louis1059]

What seals the deal for me is you are able to share it with 6 different people. Which means we can split the cost 6 ways!

[@tudoxsteve]

KZbin premium is good but in the uk it’s £17 which is about $21.50, which is just not worth it

[@made-in-P.R.C]

There are 86 million people in our country. Only 25 thousand of them have premium members. They are youtubers))

[@KPWASRIGHT]

I've had it since it was RED.. Only Subscription I pay for

[@CuriouswithSandra]

Agreed. A less costly ad free subscription would be great!

[@Mattt2k]

Blows my mind that there's a Student discount but no Military discount... Man, do you know what I did while I was active duty 90 percent of the time? Be on KZbin 🤣🤣

[@quantumbits1952]

Can you skip sponsered segments, disable clickbait thumbnails and see the dislike counter ??

[@passivevii4052]

2,374 ad free videos and 7 hours background play

[@HalfYallBroke]

Ad-free videos > 9,972 hrs Background play > 88 hrs Listened on KZbin music > 461 hrs Videos watched offline > 947 Seems as though I have an addiction too 😂 I also have KZbin TV and cinema on YT

[@stephenjcam]

KZbin Premium is essential for me. Ad-free videos and background play are useful every single day. KZbin music is also brilliant. Very happy with it myself.

[@AndrewHahaLee]

Paying for bare minimum features is never worth it

[@Nader_61]

It was a great way to use KZbin, but with all of the other subscriptions, fees, expenses each year, it was easy to cancel Premium. Initially, i was worried about ruining my experience with the app, but instead I just use the platform less...which is certainly a positive!

[@G.Arsene]

In Rwanda, we have ad-free KZbin experience, except when you're using a vpn. i'm not talking about the KZbin premium

[@orian-x]

I use to but im not paying every time they increase the price. They actually started to get even Google users running away from KZbin to other platforms

[@Jhenfulee]

Absolutely worth it for me. I live in Nigeria and YT premium Family is #1,700 Naira, a little bit over $1

[@newfnshow031]

the movie reasoning is weak bc any premium service at all has better movies and you prob have it already

[@Priiskii]

Honestly I do find it overpriced but as a heavy KZbin user, I couldn’t STAND ads and having to keep my phone open. Ended up ditching Apple Music for KZbin music just because of how much I use KZbin. I do hate KZbin musics layout. I think they need to make it a bit cleaner and easier to find your music

[@djomanchester]

It's too expensive at £12.99 a month in UK. Can't see annual discounted plan which might be a good option. KZbin music needs better bit rate audio. I'd be super happy to pay less for just ads free

[@Smyveee]

I love premium but for me it's too expensive as I have a million other subscriptions that I pay for already. Like you said they should offer a fat cheaper option just for KZbin without ads and no bells and whistles.

[@drNobody7]

Its the best subscription money i spend...u just cant go back😂.

[@DonnKnee]

Let go of KZbin premium a couple of months ago. I watch a ton of KZbin, but I can't justice the constant price changes. I now use the ad time to respond to text lol

[@ikegold]

They should bundle it with KZbin Tv

[@DJA7943]

Agreed. Missed opportunity. Spotify lack of variety in shuffle and inability to have albums in your library but not on liked playlist is annoying too. I don't want to pay $22.99 a month if I'm already paying $17 for Spotify

[@teamofone1219]

Hard agree

[@sunewjenkuzo2835]

my main issue is the big company that is behind youtube. I just don't wanna support Google with my money at this point. Also still would like the dislike count to comeback.

[@Twiggymaster666]

All I want to do is block advert I am so sick of being advertised everywhere

[@d24]

Been a member since 2021 since the pandemic made me watch tons of KZbin. Also in my country it only cost around $4-5. Though it has increased to around $7-8 now but imo it still worth it if you use YT 15 hours day, 7 days a week like me. No ads, background play are so good. YT music is fine but I use Apple Music so not useful

[@yunge069]

youtube can only be used with revanced

[@RichardRatner.1972]

If you don't pay for pemium you are either tight or love adverts. I can't stand adverts, I'd pay double no problem at all. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@radolinho9538]

and that's why crops are taking us without soap

[@lindokuhlegoodman6916]

All the people of this channel have unique voices

[@krish7267]

never used movies... feature ..why should i ??

[@samuel_cr22]

My country doesn't have ads, for offiline, well I have 24/7 mobile data, I use Spotify so no need YT music. I do miss not having background play tho. You can still download video for offline but it's only 720p (at least in my country)

[@CapturedByKen]

KZbin makes my days bearable and the amount of things I've learned on KZbin is incalculable... So for me, i think premium has a chokehold on me

[@reginald6045]

I'm sorry but this sounds like a paid advertisement for KZbin with generic comments and little specific detail. Tell us details that aren't immediately apparent to virtually everybody that uses regular KZbin.

[@xXPepePeppersXx]

I'm literally listening to this video right now on KZbin premium with my screen off because I use KZbin more like a podcast app half the time

[@MrPurle]

3560hrs since Feb 2021 (I moved there from Google Music - but I moved to Premium Family in 2021)... I couldn't live without KZbin Premium - it gets more use than Netflix by a long way! Interested that you had free movie content - I'm only seeing stuff I can rent/purchase (or have purchased in the past) - is that a US thing? (I'm in the UK)

[@thewolfieboie]

yup, subscribed to family plan and i love the ad free playback and music premium the most though the music app needs work on stability and robust playback, like when net disconnects the music app forgets that im a premium subscriber and stops background play or the controls on the screen go dysfunctional/greyed out.