YouTube Premium price raised in seven countries following ad blocker crackdown


It is currently uncertain if local users will face such an increase in YouTube Premium subscription fees. — Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash

After YouTube announced that it "launched a global effort" to get users to allow ads or try YouTube Premium, the video sharing platform has now moved to increase its monthly subscription prices in seven different countries.

YouTube Premium subscribers have reported these hikes in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, Germany, Poland, and Turkey.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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