What Happens After You Cancel YouTube Premium

Everything you need to know about what happens to your account, billing, and data after cancelling YouTube Premium.

What Happens After You Cancel YouTube Premium

Day 0Confirmation email

You should receive a confirmation email from YouTube Premium after cancelling.

Day 0Billing stops immediately

Charges stop as soon as you cancel. You may retain access until the end of your billing period.

End of billing periodDownloads & offline content expire

Any downloaded or offline content from YouTube Premium will become inaccessible.

Day 365Account data deleted

YouTube Premium retains your account data for 365 days after cancellation. You can reactivate within this window.

Refund Policy

Refunds available if service hasn't been used

Can you rejoin?

Yes — you can reactivate your YouTube Premium account with the same login details.

Account status

Your account is paused, not deleted. You can reactivate it later.

Common Problems After Cancelling

  • Videos unavailable offline after cancelling
  • Charged after cancellation
Charged after cancelling? Here's what to do →

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund after cancelling YouTube Premium?

Refunds available if service hasn't been used

How long does YouTube Premium take to stop charging?

YouTube Premium stops charging immediately after cancellation.

Does YouTube Premium delete my account after cancelling?

No, YouTube Premium pauses your account rather than deleting it. You can reactivate later.

Can I reactivate my YouTube Premium account?

Yes, you can reactivate your YouTube Premium account using the same login details within 365 days.