GravityHow to cancel YouTube Premiumfree trial before you're charged
YouTube Premium free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions at $13.99/month when the trial ends. A common mistake is deleting the app — that does NOT cancel your subscription. You must cancel through your account settings before the trial window closes.
⚠ Cancel at least 24 hours before your trial ends. Some services process renewals early and won't refund charges that have already cleared.
Step-by-step: cancel your YouTube Premium free trial
These steps cancel the trial before you are charged. Takes under 2 minutes.
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Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships.
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Choose Manage membership, then Deactivate.
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Continue through cancellation and confirm.
When does YouTube Premium charge you?
YouTube Premium charges you the day after your 30-day trial ends. Set a reminder 30 days from when you started the trial, or use Gravity to track your trial end date automatically.
Reminder: Deleting the YouTube Premium app does NOT cancel your free trial. You must cancel through your account settings.
After canceling — confirm it worked
- ✓You received a cancellation confirmation email from YouTube Premium
- ✓The subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Ends on [date]"
- ✓Auto-renewal is turned off
If you don't see confirmation, the cancellation may not have gone through. Try again or contact YouTube Premium support.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the YouTube Premium free trial?
YouTube Premium typically offers a 30-day free trial. You will be charged the day after your 30-day trial ends.
What happens if I don't cancel my YouTube Premium trial?
If you don't cancel before the trial ends, YouTube Premium will automatically charge your payment method $13.99/month. The charge happens automatically — you won't receive a separate warning.
Can I cancel the YouTube Premium free trial on iPhone?
Yes. Follow the step-by-step guide above to cancel your YouTube Premium trial before it converts to a paid subscription. If you subscribed through Apple, cancel via Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your iPhone.
Does deleting the YouTube Premium app cancel my trial?
No. Deleting the YouTube Premium app does NOT cancel your free trial or subscription. You must cancel through your account settings or through iPhone Settings > Subscriptions if you subscribed via Apple.
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