YouTube Premium Review: Is it Worth It?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Take note- the pricing has gone up a bit. More info in my video here, along w/ ways to save money on YT Premium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2sh5hjjrB2hZY

[@aCycloneSteve]

I saved a number of videos that have been put into thing, now most of them are "hidden". Does Premium change that? I would have paid for Premium and downloaded them if I knew he was going to hide them!!!

[@spaceghost4474]

I kind of feel harassed into getting it because the commercials on KZbin are ridiculous, but since I watch KZbin a lot I'll grudgingly say that for me it's worth it.

[@Ann-ub4mf]

I agree, I feel bullied by ads...smh.☹

[@quincyquincy4764]

​@@Ann-ub4mfThis is me, and I hate the fact that I'm getting bullied into KZbin Premium

[@jonfreeman9682]

The same. The ads weren't too bad before but then they started showing more and more. Right now KZbin is the only place to go for commentary reviews and all sorts of content. There's nothing else. But then Disney Netflix Amazon are now doing ads as well with a cheaper ad supported tier. Amazon was free but they're planning to do ads unless you upgrade.

[@jk41shadow]

Yes I agree with you, it depends on what you spend most your time listening to or watching. Like me I know I go straight to youtube to watch movies or listen to music thats it. I dont use spotify or pandora or any music app at all. Been just using youtube with ads forever. Then decided to make the leap and try it, its night and day difference. Because all those ads omg lol. I like it im super pleased, but if you have spotify or any other music app for awhile is not worth it. Because there always cheaper priced and you are used to going to them as your primary source for music changing to a new platform can be difficult unsatisfying cause your so used to it and the price is higher. So I say just stick to spotify or pandora, since the reason mostly people change is because is cheaper.

[@slightlyprofessional]

Yep, that’s their business model. Aggravate people into subscribing.

[@lrlevy]

I’ve been a KZbin premium subscriber since they started the service. I watch a lot of videos and I don’t know what I would do without it.

[@KristinaArntz]

Been a KZbin Premium subscriber for over a year. No regrets. I subscribe to close to a thousand channels and I love that all the videos aren’t being interrupted by ads. For those who aren’t aware, there is the option of an annual plan… but i had to find it by doing a Google search instead of going through KZbin settings.

[@dandrecollier800]

There is!? Really I need to know about that now. How do I find it?

[@JAY-bb7yc]

Close to a thousand? You should really stop seeing KZbin.

[@Edmundostudios]

@@JAY-bb7yc I have over 2500 at the moment. Had my account since around 2008.

[@insaneyogurt4993]

@@JAY-bb7ycyou sure you don’t have aspects you need to change about yourself before judging others?

[@jonfreeman9682]

You're definitely getting your money's worth as the time you spend on ads would be at least a few hours. I wish there was a cheaper option.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

What the heck ? It's $13.99!!! When I signed up for Premium it was $9.99. I signed up when it first launched. I didn't even know the change. Smh

[@Funnimations1]

now it’s like 20 dollars

[@MoneyKingkevoLL]

If you a content creator they pay you the watch hours x unique viewers...That fee goes into your watch hour rate

[@joemoney877]

I used to subscribe to it. I really liked the no commercials and the background play, but paying that much per month just to skip commercials was a little too expensive. I never used the music and wish they offered an option without the music for a lower price.

[@PebblesOTB]

Yeah because a shit ton of ads playing is much better. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@thechadnarukami]

@@PebblesOTB PC has ad block, but I'm considering getting it cuz I already pay for YT music but I absolutely hate running into ads on my phone

[@artjones1748]

Once you add KZbin Premium and get used to the “premium experience” of no ads it’s very difficult to go back to regular KZbin with ads. I recently reviewed my subscriptions and I stopped KZbin Premium. Right now KZbin is almost impossible to watch due to the number of commercial interruptions.

[@jonfreeman9682]

They have a $6 plan for students. You can also pay annual to save. The ads are really annoying to the point it's intolerable.

[@xXxXxCGPBxXxXx]

The ‘Glut’ of advertising is ridiculous… they back you into purchasing premium! You still see brand deals and creator inserted ads which will piss people off thinking they should see nothing….

[@Welshmanshots]

Background play used to be a thing like 13 years ago, a lot of the features in YTP were free before youtube decided to put a dollar sign on them which i understand over time they had to make money somehow i just wish they added more to "Premium" to make it premium or have different tiers because in the next month or so there's gonna be people signing up just so they don't deal with ads due to the adblock war that has started. Eventually i will have to join the Premium pack as YT is basically my cable tv replacement I haven't watched cable tv in over a decade.

[@jordanphilipperris]

I have not had cable for ages and ages, since I first started living on my own as it is just not worth it for me. As for ads they are not a big deal for me when they do pop up since it is pretty much just like being bombarded with scam callers😵‍💫

[@nickperkins8477]

I’ve had KZbin Premium ever since it was known as KZbin Red in 2018. Got it for the first round of Cobra Kai. I’ve kept it ever since. I had a little hiccup and briefly lost the Premium subscription and REALLY FELT the decline in the experience on KZbin. Premium is worth it for me.

[@LarimaBeyondBorders]

Same here! Although recently I’m thinking of canceling because I can’t find much when I search for things. It keeps pushing “Shorts” on me.

[@geebee380]

Wasn't it cheaper in 2018? $4 or something?. I like it I just got it, but it's 13.99 now.

[@johns4651]

@@geebee380 And how is that a lot of money, seriously? You pop in to Starbucks couple time for coffee and 13.99 is gone. It is nothing. For someone on Western salaries it is absolutely worth it

[@jamesgilmartin8485]

Is this correct that you get access to KZbin Premium Music with this? There aren't limitations of any kind?

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

​@gmartinez9045 What the heck ? It's $13.99!!! When I signed up for Premium it was $9.99. I signed up when it first launched. I didn't even know the change. Smh

[@AxelAlexK]

I'm gonna finally break down and get KZbin premium soon. *Sigh* you win google. The ads on KZbin are crazy these days and unfortunately I'm pretty much forced to cough up the $120, though I feel bullied into it rather than it being an option. The amount of time I will save not watching ads is worth it, but I sure wish they wouldn't force bundle features I don't want, like KZbin music. I think it's overpriced at $120 a year. If they have a $7-8 option which only gave ad free and nothing else I'd feel better about it. I'm also a KZbin creator, and I feel like I should be given a discount considering I'm making regular content for the platform.

[@kevinwong_2016]

Adblockers and modded KZbin clients:🗿

[@AxelAlexK]

@@kevinwong_2016 I watch/listen to the majority of youtube on my Xbox. And quite a bit on my phone. So not really an option. If I watched it all my PC yeah just using ad block would be an option. I used to use 3rd party apps on my phone to get adblock on there but they didn't run well.

[@geekmeee]

I was originally pretty skeptical and decided to try KZbin Premium for a year (I am retired). But since I have discovered this video, I have realized my original purchase was worth it, to avoid all the ads. I will definitely renew.

[@ClaireThompson-oc3hk]

Still get them saying....now a word from our sponsor...in other words another ad. Can't escape them completely but senior discount is a good idea.

[@scottishzoomer]

Just subscribed to KZbin premium and thanks to your video which saved me £4 p/m by not going through the Apple app

[@joekerr9403]

I have signed up for KZbin Premium, and am currently in the 30-day free trial. Most of my KZbin use is on a tv with streaming. PROBLEM IS I am stilll getting all the adds. How can I resolve this ????

[@bikersoncall]

You mention that we can down load music, can we down load mp3s (just audio) from youtube videos, like a song video or an instrumental of a youtube song-video.. ?

[@barry4fish19]

Avoid any recurring payment to anything Google owns, including YT. The negative long term effects of this are not worth it, they still sell your personal information for profit, even if you manage to back out of it. It’s bad news all the way around. The harassment and bombardment of ads on YT is specifically designed as a method of coercion, so you will pay for a Google-owned service.

[@Ellie2.0647]

I trust you and you are amazing 👏 ❤

[@PFGFrankly]

its now 13.99 which is ridiculous

[@AndrewDy]

Do you still see ads in the interface app while you scroll down thru different videos? I mean NOT the ads that show before the actual video plays Id like to have a streamline scrolling, as i see alot of ads as you scroll

[@Edmundostudios]

I wish there was a KZbin music app for Xbox, PlayStation and other TV based systems. That feels like the main thing lacking that Spotify and even Apple Music now offers.

[@AnimationAndMusicTimeTunnel]

They need to bring out different tiers. A lite version for a cheaper cost to remove ads and a full premium service. I guarantee they'll make more money and have more customers if they did that. Most people have a music service they are happy with, having even higher quality video is pointless, specially for those who's connection will buffer, I don't know anyone who's interested in KZbin original programming so none of it is really beneficial for most. If you do like all that then premium is great but they need a smaller ad removal tier as I guarantee so many people aren't subscribing because of the cost and aren't interested in all the additional premium content.

[@ondinearrow6242]

Hello, I like your video, it's very informative. I noticed you mentioned a student price, which made me think they should also offer a senior price. Youth are not the only population that deserves to benefit! If you have any ideas how to communicate this to youtube, I would be very interested in hearing/reading. I also thought maybe somehow, someday you might be able to casually mention this idea. I have subscribed to your channel. I wont pay for premium at this point just because of the high price. Thank you for your time, energy and great positive presentations!

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Presenters are now putting their own loud obnoxious log winded ads on youTube premium right in the middle of the video. I resent this immensely and I wish some other premium subscribers would join me in protesting. I have asked these presenters and KZbin to stop doing this as I pay $13 a month for it. That’s considerably more than I pay for Netflix. It’s infuriating. I don’t mind if they are selling their own merch lik t-shirts but without ads. These are actual, very loud obnoxious ads for products and I am sure these characters are getting paid handsomely for it.

[@adubs22]

I agree. the moment I hear "shout out to our sponsor" ... I click to the next video.

[@kristi1949]

Life is rough I know but scroll ahead ...duh hey

[@jackzito7240]

Do you get nfl Sunday ticket with a KZbin premium subscription and how much is it?

[@veegee1744]

Be certain when you cancel subscription you're ready for ADS GALORE I sometimes get the same ad playing three times PLUS the additional ads.....I call bull#shi#

[@dockomockopocko4833]

Just looking to stop the ads, I don’t care about whatever else they offer

[@carlitos05]

If you have an Android phone you could get KZbin premium for free...

[@realizn]

​@@carlitos05 How?

[@corym8358]

Exactly! Unfortunately many of the videos still have in-video ads from their "sponsor" as part of the actual video. That should not be allowed!

[@shaunaromine3709]

​@carlitos05 how??

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

I want to get premium bcuz I want to do youtube exercise videos without ad interruptions on my TV. Can I do that?

[@ClaireThompson-oc3hk]

If you pay for KZbin premium youtubers need to shut up about their sponsors as well. In other words stick to the subject I am paying for premium so I don't see or hear ads.

[@EugeneMGremaks]

KZbin is an excellent platform, but there are some negative trends such as youtube premium. KZbin premium is about charging money for the same thing you used to do for free. But now they are trying to force people to buy it with constant advertising interference. If you want it to be like before, pay. So, I conclude that new times have come, and they are no better than they were.

[@MrBranh0913]

I’ve been using KZbin premium or KZbin Red since it begun: I had no idea no premium members couldn’t do background play. That’s crazy to me.

[@Drew-ql3gq]

I have fre KZbin and have background play

[@r3drift]

I love it. In a way you kind of don’t need apple or Spotify music if you have premium bc you get free playlists use and you can turn off screen while you listen to music

[@kevinwong_2016]

Modded KZbin clients:🗿

[@tolen1689]

I was already skipped the cool of buying KZbin premium, and when I bought it, I was OK tell I realize they started spiking up their prices I’m not paying for that shit

[@lorimiller9575]

👋 do you still have to pay for the movies if subscribed?

[@xeduxrecord5172]

My heart sank so deep for a found out you can't go live on KZbin premium. You can't go live the premium package is not worth getting.

[@irenefreund7136]

my husband is invalid can not leave home You Tube is his window to the outside world it is on 24/7 I will get the Premium You Tube for him but I am still not clear how much is the Premium You Tube

[@AnointedFlow]

$22.99 for the family is for sure too expensive just for no ads and music.

[@ThriceGreat98]

Up to 5 people. Say you divvy it up that a little over $4 each

[@AnointedFlow]

@@ThriceGreat98 I get the math

[@bradleywilson5641]

Exactly they used to make KZbin originals but they stopped was supposed to be a rival to Apple TV ect

[@AnointedFlow]

@@bradleywilson5641 KZbin Red was a cool addition to the streaming wars.

[@IvanFord-fw7ug]

Thanks!

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Thank you so much Ivan! Much appreciated.

[@muleface1066]

Is YT Premium limited to one device?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Up to 10 devices: support.google.com/youtube/answer/6308288?hl=en

[@simoneholder5632]

It’s not worth signing up. And I feel like I was robbed. Still has ads

[@Amirchaudhary7]

There's also a yearly version its 99.99 per year

[@nyastclair8174]

I watch youtube on PC so background play is ALWAYS enabled.

[@keving2918]

2002: shows friends. Hey check this guy out doing a kickflip down a 17 set and breaking his board. Bomb done 2024: shows friends. Hey you seen the video of the news about the fire in the forest? > plays. Ad.. 15 sec then skip Second ad.. 10 sec back to school fun for all get new supplies when you’re ready (skip) Main video: breaking news the fire has killed several and is spreading deep into. (Ad) go to the general and save tons of money. I love it my car loves its. Isn’t that right max? Omg (skip) Police say it’s hard to keep up and knowing this people should back out. F KZbin right in the face!

[@ReformedRepublican]

I have subscribed to you tune premium for YEARS. I recently got a new phone. What is the problem???????

[@Funnimations1]

1:30 strange, because currently i don’t pay for youtube premium and can still do that

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Hmm 🧐 I'll look into that more!

[@Spokiko]

@@ShallIStreamIt It only works for videos 4-1 years ago because videos that are 8 years ago can’t do that unless you could with premium or some videos don’t let you if it’s old/new.

[@Antonio-Bahamia]

I have not seen a ad in years and I don't have KZbin Premium. Could it be because of my region?

[@chriss_theman]

What about movies?

[@MrMartellSincere]

KZbin premium saves my overall insanity seeing countless advertising

[@leaekwubiri4810]

How much is it a month?

[@effiebell40]

I signed up for utube premium and I still get commercials. What do I do?

[@tren-diy]

yt premium is not wohrt it bc i buy yt p and it got cancel and i saw a ad 😢😢

[@tuggiei8375]

I'm currently trying you tube premium trial, I listen to music and watch music videos mostly. I'm torn between that and getting a Spotify Premium. Spotify seems to work better in my car then the KZbin premium app. Which one do you think is better between Spotify or KZbin premium?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Can't say I'm a huge music aficionado but between KZbin Music and Spotify, I'd say Spotify is PROBABLY the better of the two for music and app integration. On the flipside you only get the ad-free videos on YT w/ YT Premium.

[@kikkimora]

Total s h i t app, deleted all my favourite playlists, and now increased price and started displaying mesage "you might see ads" such petty fraud

[@nicolesummers100]

Just how much

[@rodica23]

Hi I'm so if you download something will you keep it when you cancel the subscription or you will lose it? Thx

[@ShallIStreamIt]

You’ll lose it when you cancel.

[@rodica23]

@ShallIStreamIt thank you

[@Gracee40]

I got KZbin TV but I find with all the ads that I don't watch it. It's not worth the ads. Given the price increases it's going to go bye bye. I'm thinking I could watch KZbin premium instead. I have a large recorded library but I can't watch it whenever I want because sometimes something I want to watch is streaming live. I want to be able to skip the ads but if it is live I can't even if the show was previously recorded because it is recording again, and again.

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

It’s 19.00 a month now and I don’t listen to the music :/

[@iandyer9202]

Thanks

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Thank you, Ian!!!

[@corinneguy7506]

Looking for a resolution…I got a new iPad and when I transferred all data…while it shows I have the premium subscription…it is not working at all…I get all the long ads again as if I didn’t have premium at all …any help would be appreciated since no one knows why this happens…

[@twopianomanGAB_D]

Did you try to transfer with an Apple app? If yes, that may be the problem. As he mentioned in the video, there is an extra cost by the Apple App. Hope this helped.

[@jimn3342]

I got in via Apple at $15..99. Thanks for tip. I’ll fix that for next month.

[@JimmyB643]

No bundle for KZbinTV subscribers is a dealbreaker for me.

[@timd5597]

Do you know if there's a setting using an Android phone playing KZbin premium music the volume keeps changing / track?

[@mysticloverfairy1]

I got KZbin premium during the election in 2020 and was tired of all the stupid election ads . I use it to listen to music when I ago anywhere because you get KZbin music with your subscription, I watch a lot of KZbin so for me it’s worth it. I’ve thought of cancelling but never had the heart to cancel.

[@kevinwong_2016]

1. KZbin Music is free, for the 1M time💀, 2. Adblockers and modded KZbin clients:🗿

[@laroxx8794]

I don't like KZbin ads on KZbin makes me insane..lol but KZbin Tv is awesome..got once never changed going about 2 years now..

[@karenmargo1]

I have been paying for youtube premium. The first couple of months it was great but recently I'm getting ads ads ads. Why is that?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Hmm,... well isn't what's supposed to happen. There might still be the sponsored sections of videos KZbinrs film themselves. But anything else is weird. Here's an article I found with some troubleshooting steps, hopefully this helps: www.androidauthority.com/remove-youtube-premium-ads-3384953/ Otherwise I'd try to contact KZbin's customer service (which admittedly is kind of lackluster but worth a shot).

[@theotherme4120]

But if I get premium am I taking away earnings from KZbin content creators? Like I want to support Big Baby and Andy Makes Movies and the Brad Server Curly G channel with all my viewing ???

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Good question- you don’t take earnings away from creators. We still get a small chunk of money for each view from a YT Premium member.

[@wandabarwise6373]

Do you local channels like abc cbs nbc and fox

[@marhawk6468]

Agree. Just got ytp and ad free experience + the music app + more support for creators makes me justify buying the annual plan 😂

[@PebblesOTB]

Let me save you 8 minutes, yes it is. There's no ads, the other benefits you get don't even matter. The fact you can stream music, videos, podcasts, all you want with no ads makes it worth it

[@quas3728]

the problem is I prefer spotify 100x over youtube music (even google play music was way better than youtube music). Google needs to drop youtube premium lite ASAP

[@bikersoncall]

I don't want to stream music, download music from a partner site, or watch videos particulary, but I need to be able to download audio (mp3) from youtube music videos. Does it have this feature?

[@jonfreeman9682]

Great summary. No ads is the only reason to get premium.

[@kevinwong_2016]

Adblockers and modded KZbin clients:🗿

[@jakea3398]

💯 percent worth it. No ads, background play, and all the free downloads for videos and music? Bargain at the twice the price

[@ranmasaotome9631]

There is an enhanced bitrate option for some shows, but when I look at bitrate, it says AV1 2500kps for regular and vp9 2500kps for enhanced bitrated and av1 is supposed to be the better codec. So is there something wrong?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

This is outside of my wheelhouse. Anyone else care to chime in?

[@chefbrooklyn5140]

Great imformation

[@Millamil]

After i upgraded to Premium, YT is not working for me. I cant search, play videos, scroll. it is buffering, freezing (not only YT but it slows downa nd freez other work) and lagging and the quality is worst ever. Once i switch to other YT acco with no premium i have no issue AT ALL!! why is this.. So im going back to use YT with adblock, atleast YT workes exccelent

[@pavelow235]

KZbin ads are becoming overwhelming, I guess I'll be paying the 12 a month. I've been a KZbin subscriber since 2006!

[@ShallIStreamIt]

You’re the O.G.!

[@MJ.401]

How do you pay for this? Does have to go through google play?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Credit card or Paypal and I BELIEVE it's all processed through Google Pay unless you go through a third party.

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Here's their help document on payment methods for KZbin: support.google.com/youtube/answer/10239146?sjid=6821871863701980309-NC

[@miketuttle9319]

Damn, just realized I am paying the Apple tax. I have to cancel and re set it up, what a pain in the…

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Glad you’re getting it straightened out!

[@tylercampbell6365]

I grew up with commercials so it doesn't bother me😂

[@kenya1067]

Yes! Lol commercials are my time to get up and do something lool

[@richlopez5896]

Can I create different playlists for various genres if I have this? That would be what I'm most interested in

[@-Saturn_Dreams-]

Ok I just found out I’m paying $29.99 for a family plan when it’s just me and my significant other. I’ve had this account for many years and didn’t look into it till now wow

[@oquendo0021]

Background play work on iPhone with the screen off just hit play on the phone screen

[@zandilentshangase130]

I don’t have background play

[@quas3728]

I'm still waiting for youtube premium lite thing that google was testing. It's no ads only plan. I prefer it over current plan because I don't need that spotify ripoff thing.

[@P.IreneSilva]

I have premi u m and still get ads and can't can cancel

[@chrisroberts3963]

It would be great if KZbin wouldn’t crash when I try to see my downloads 🤷‍♂️

[@francesfries7]

I want to quit premium but how can I keep my music that I download?

[@ShallIStreamIt]

If you quit Premium it won't let you keep the music you downloaded unless you downgrade to KZbin Music.

[@HJHecking]

Will I still have to pay extra of I wanted to watch an episode Knight Rider, NCIS, or the old Incredible Hulk? If I get to watch all these old times shows for one price.....theeennnn maybe it's worth it

[@ShallIStreamIt]

No perks like that unfortunately

[@Eliese.]

You should update your prices. Unless I'm doing something wrong the price has crept up to $14.99 for all!

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Made an updated video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2sh5hjjrB2hZY

[@ArtieMcYardie]

KZbin TV was awful. I remember all the grainy blurry reception on everything.

[@amazingeric97]

The most successful KZbin original program is Cobra Kai. However this program became more popular after it moved to Netflix after season 2.

[@ShallIStreamIt]

Premium members can still watch the first two seasons on YT, though. Same thing w/ Step Up: High Water. Moved to STARZ for S3, but Premium members can still watch first two seasons on YT, too.

[@keving2918]

Getting ready for bed. Puts on “the first 48” 1st Ad (15sec) can’t skip. 2nd ad (5 sec) count down then skip Video playing … slowly drifting off Ad (17 sec) college is tough that’s why I have a car 🚘 is great ** me 😠 🤔 maybe it’s short and will play my video after it’s done so I don’t have to get up… nope 2nd ad.. (27:19) if you or a friend is suffering from addiction.. like wtf

[@thuohi1]

Brave browser gets you ad free youtube

[@leosangalang21]

I only pay Php 239 or $4 USD per month. This already includes my wife and 3 kids. Not bad

[@cupheadjustacup1932]

For me I somehow have the background play even though I’m not a KZbin sub

[@decebaltrandafir]

I dont think i ever used you tube app for the last 7+ years i just use moded version and as long they dont change the API im good with it. 😂

[@outdoorstudios2022]

YT has a monoply on this type of service, charging a premium only opens the door for new platforms. We all know how HBO started, now look at its competition

[@kevinwong_2016]

1:12 modded KZbin clients:🗿

[@AM2PMReviews]

I should just delete Spotify since the music was surprisingly good.

[@lukecrossland4755]

omg thank you so much ive been paying it through apple for about a year im about to swap my payment over to pc

[@ShallIStreamIt]

you're welcome!

[@corym8358]

I've just recently signed up and I like it. It's immensely better to not have to watch ads before or during the vid. What I do NOT like is that many sneaky videos still sneak ads into the videos as part of the actual video. This SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED by KZbin!!!!

[@mgk_333]

They kept going up on there monthly price so I canceled and now get harassed by there aweful commercials

[@specialized29er86]

$11.99 a month is okay, I'll cancel my Spotify account and use the KZbin music thingy. I've just renewed my Ad Blocker account for another 12 months so this year will be my last.

[@TheEvilJade]

I have KZbin Premium but I wish I had more control of where my money goes. So if I like a video it get's more and if I dislike a video it get none. It's the only subscription service I use as watch lots of KZbin videos.

[@ShallIStreamIt]

There’s always the “Super Thanks” button 😅