"YouTube has announced two big additions to its $8-a-month Premium Lite -- the ability to download videos and the option to keep videos playing in the background for "most videos." Previously, these were reserved for the $14-a-month Premium option."
"Both Premium and Premium Lite get you ad-free viewing, downloads, and background play. The biggest difference is that Lite provides these features for most videos, not all of them. YouTube explains that ads may appear on music content, Shorts, and when you search or browse."
"The biggest difference now is music. The higher tier includes all the benefits of music content, and it gives you ad-free listening on the YouTube Music app. Ad removal is nice, but since you can skip most ads after only a few seconds, it's hard to justify either subscription if that's your main goal."
YouTube Premium Lite has received two major feature additions: video downloads and background play functionality. These capabilities were previously available only to Premium subscribers paying $14 monthly. The Lite tier, priced at $8 monthly, now offers ad-free viewing, downloads, and background play for most videos, though ads may still appear on music content, Shorts, and during searches. The primary distinction between Lite and Premium remains music content access and ad-free YouTube Music app listening. For users primarily consuming general YouTube content, recipes, home repairs, and crafts, Premium Lite now represents exceptional value. The features are rolling out starting immediately over the coming weeks.
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