Overview
- The new features began rolling out on February 24 and will reach all Premium Lite markets in the coming weeks.
- Subscribers can now use background playback and download videos for offline viewing on most non‑music content.
- Ads still appear on music content and Shorts, and ads may show when users search or browse.
- Lite continues to exclude ad‑free YouTube Music and Premium‑only features such as queuing, continue watching, jump ahead, and family plans.
- Pricing remains $7.99 in the U.S., with availability in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., India, Mexico, and other regions.