YouTube is testing a two-person Premium subscription package: Cheaper than a family package? Everything you need to know

YouTube is testing a new two-person Premium subscription plan in some countries . The plan is currently being piloted in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan . The plan will provide Premium benefits at a " reduced cost ", allowing two users to enjoy Premium's premium features such as no ads, background playback, offline downloads, and YouTube Music.

This new plan is very attractive for couples, friends, and families living together, and may become a new popular choice after the family plan.

What is YouTube Premium?

YouTube Premium is a paid service launched by YouTube. After subscribing, users can enjoy the following benefits:

• Watch all videos without ads

• Support background playback and offline downloading

• Priority access to YouTube Originals

• Includes YouTube Music Premium features

• Seamless experience across multiple platforms

In the past, YouTube Premium mainly provided individual subscriptions and family subscriptions (supporting up to 5 family members). The emergence of the "Double Subscription" plan provides an ideal solution for 2 people to use together.

What is the YouTube Premium 2-person subscription plan?

YouTube Premium Duo is a new plan for two people to share the subscription benefits . Similar to Spotify Duo or Netflix two-person sharing account, YouTube's move is obviously to meet users who want to save money but don't want to choose a large family plan.

Key features include:

• One person pays, two people use

• Each person has a separate account and viewing history

• Supports premium features: no ads, background play, video downloads, YouTube Music Premium

• More cost-effective than a single-user subscription and more flexible than a family plan

Current pilot countries/regions

YouTube is currently testing in four countries and regions:

• India

• France

• Taiwan (China)

• Hong Kong

If you are located in one of these regions, you may have seen the "Premium for 2" option on the Premium page.

How to activate a two-person subscription plan? (taking Taiwan or Hong Kong as an example)

Currently, this service is still in the testing phase, and only some users in designated areas can participate in the pilot through the official website or mobile application. If you are in Hong Kong or Taiwan, you can try it by following the steps below:

1. Log in to your YouTube account

2. Go to the Premium page: https://www.youtube.com/premium

3. If the test is open, you will see the "Two-Player Subscription" option

4. Click to activate, and you will get the "invite link" after payment.

5. Share the link with your friends, and they will activate it immediately after accepting it.

6. Verify that the account country is consistent:The system will automatically check whether both parties are in the same area. If not, they will not be able to join successfully.

Tip: If you don’t see the “Two-person subscription” option yet, it may be that your account has not yet obtained testing qualifications. You can try again later.

What is the price of the two-person subscription plan?

Although specific prices may vary by region, according to the YouTube page, the two-person plan is priced about 25~35% cheaper than a single subscription , making it more cost-effective and flexible than the family plan (up to 6 people).

Taking Hong Kong as an example (based on Hong Kong dollars):

• Single subscription: about HKD 68/month

• Two-person plan: about HKD 98/month (HKD 49 per person)

This pricing is very friendly to couples or roommates and lowers the barrier to entry.

FAQ

Q1: Can the two-person plan be used with friends in different countries?
A: No. Both parties must be in the same country or region, otherwise the plan cannot be activated.

Q2: If I am already a Premium user, can I switch to a two-player plan?
A: There is no official migration mechanism yet. It is recommended to cancel the existing subscription and re-purchase the two-player plan (if the account supports it).

Q3: Will the plan be extended to more regions in the future?
A: YouTube said that this feature is in the pilot testing phase, and will decide whether to promote it globally based on user feedback.

Conclusion

If you are currently using Premium alone, or you and your friend/partner want to upgrade to Premium, this two-person plan is definitely a more cost-effective choice . Especially for students, renters, and couples, it is more flexible than the family plan and cheaper than a single subscription , truly realizing "equal sharing of high-quality entertainment experience."

Are you looking forward to the launch of the YouTube Premium two-person subscription in your country? Who would you consider subscribing to the YouTube Premium Double Plan with?