How to Permanently Stop YouTube from Prompting for Premium

Many users find the frequent prompt to try YouTube Premium to be intrusive and bothersome, especially when it appears every time they open the app. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to minimize or completely stop these prompts. Below are detailed instructions to help you achieve this.

Understanding the Issue

YouTube Premium is an additional service offered by YouTube that provides users with ad-free viewing, background audio, offline playback, and other premium features. However, the app sometimes populates notification prompts that are designed to encourage users to try this service.

Steps to Stop the YouTube Premium Prompts

1. Clear App Cache and Data (Android)

Go to Settings Apps YouTube.

Tap on Storage.

Select Clear Cache and then Clear Data. Note: This action logs you out, so you will need to log back in.

2. Disable Notifications (Android and iOS)

Go to Settings Apps YouTube Notifications (Android).

Toggle off all notifications or adjust settings related to promotional notifications.

For iOS, go to Settings Notifications YouTube. Choose to disable notifications entirely or customize them.

3. Skip the Promo

When the pop-up appears, look for an option like “No thanks” or “Not now.” This can help reduce the frequency of the prompt.

4. Check for Updates

Ensure that your YouTube app is updated to the latest version as updates sometimes contain fixes for bugs or issues related to persistent notifications.

5. Provide Feedback to YouTube

If the prompts continue to be a bother, consider sending feedback through the app. You can usually find this option in the account settings or support section.

Additional Tips

Canceling a Free Trial

To stop YouTube from asking for a free trial of YouTube Premium:

Open the YouTube app on your device or go to the YouTube website. Make sure you are signed in to your YouTube account. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner to access your account settings. Look for options to cancel the trial or subscription. Follow the prompts to cancel it. This should stop YouTube from asking you about it.

Disabling the Reminders (Android and iOS)

If you have not tried to cancel the trial, another option is to disable the reminders:

Go to Settings Notifications YouTube (Android). Or, for iOS, go to Settings Notifications Tips YouTube. Toggle off the reminders to try YouTube Premium.

Unsubscription

For a more permanent solution, you can unsubscribe from YouTube Premium:

Check your subscriptions if available within the app. Delete the YouTube Premium subscription. Note: You might still be billed for the current month, so be sure to check your billing options.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to minimize or stop the YouTube Premium prompts. These prompts are designed to promote the app's paid features, but they can be overwhelming. Taking these actions will help you regain control over your app usage and reduce the number of intrusive prompts you encounter.