# YouTube Unveils Affordable Streaming Option: YouTube Premium Lite
## Introduction to YouTube Premium Lite
YouTube has launched an economical subscription model in the United States called YouTube Premium Lite. While this “Lite” version comes with minimal additional features, it presents a significant advantage of affordability, costing just $7.99 per month.
## The Core Benefit of YouTube Premium Lite
The primary selling point for any paid tier on YouTube has always been the absence of ads during videos—almost entirely. Even though there are some limitations, the appeal remains compelling.
### A Shift Towards Affordability
Over recent years, many streaming platforms—including YouTube—have raised their subscription fees. The price for the standard individual plan surged from $11.99 to $13.99 monthly. This higher rate included benefits such as ad-free videos, offline viewing options, background playback, and full access to YouTube Music.
Despite these perks, numerous users simply want an uninterrupted viewing experience without advertisements; therefore, investing $13.99 solely for that feature seemed excessive to them. In response to user feedback gathered during a trial run in 2021—which introduced a lower-cost option with reduced benefits—YouTube is now officially launching its lighter subscription plan in America.
### Simplified Benefits for Budget-Conscious Viewers
For only $7.99 each month, subscribers gain one main advantage: “most videos ad-free.”
The new plan lacks supplementary advantages; users will not have the ability to save videos offline or utilize background play functions nor will they have access to YouTube Music content libraries associated with regular subscriptions. Nonetheless, if you never utilized these perks under the traditional premium membership model and simply sought ad-less enjoyment on your screen at home or on-the-go without overspending by $6 more monthly—it seems logical that this new offering is tailored precisely for you.
## Expanding Availability Beyond U.S.
Currently available only within American borders, plans are underway for expanding this budget-friendly option into further markets—including Thailand, Germany, and Australia—in upcoming weeks; however specifics regarding wider global rollout remain undisclosed by officials at YouTube as yet.”
