YouTube has added powerful features from the more expensive plan to Premium Lite, bringing immense benefits to users.

YouTube has added features like background play and offline downloads from the more expensive plan to its cheaper Premium Lite subscription. This change will be effective today.

YouTube has delighted its users. The company has incorporated features like background play and offline downloads into the cheaper Premium Lite subscription. This change has come into effect today. The company stated that this change was made based on user feedback and to make the cheaper plan more attractive. This will mean that Premium Lite subscribers will also be able to enjoy features like offline downloads and background play.

What will users get in the Premium Lite plan?

According to YouTube, background play support is now being enabled for Premium Lite subscribers. This will allow users to play YouTube even when the screen is minimized or locked. Similarly, offline downloads are also being added, allowing users to save and watch videos without an internet connection. Most videos under this plan are ad-free. However, users will still need a full Premium subscription for YouTube Music Premium. The new change began rolling out today and will be available to all users in the next few days.

What benefits will this bring to users?

With the introduction of features like background play, users will no longer need to keep the YouTube app open for long podcasts, interviews, and discussions. Similarly, in remote areas where network connectivity is often limited, users will be able to download videos and watch them even when there is no network. In India, YouTube Premium starts at ₹149 per month, and Premium Lite costs ₹89 per month. If you subscribe to the Premium plan for your entire family, it costs ₹299 per month, and you can add up to 5 members.