YouTube recently announced a price hike for its premium subscription services. It's an adequate change to make many users wonder whether the premium features are worth the higher price.

What do you get with YouTube Premium?

• Ad-free Viewing
• Background Play
• Offline Downloads
• YouTube Music Premium
• Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode
• Enhanced High-Definition Video Streaming

New Pricing?

All the YouTube Premium plans and their revised prices are listed below:

That's a whopping 58.2% increase!

Note: These new prices are applicable for both new subscribers and existing Premium users.

Why Youtube did it?

"We occasionally update our membership prices to keep up with market changes, which can include inflation and local tax charges.

To continue delivering great service and features, we're increasing your price. We don't make these decisions lightly, and this update will allow us to continue to improve Premium and support the creators and artists you watch on YouTube" - said the company.

Is the price hike justified?

Your specific needs and preferences will determine whether the price increase is justified. If you're a frequent YouTube viewer who dislikes commercials and wants to enjoy background play and offline downloads, the premium subscription may be worth the extra money. However, if you are a casual user who doesn't mind advertisements, the free version may still be sufficient.

Are you planning to continue your YouTube Premium subscription after the price hike? Or will you be switching to a free alternative? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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