YouTube Premium and Music Hit 100 Million Subscribers
YouTube's subscription services reach a significant milestone, doubling their user base since September 2021.
- YouTube Premium and Music services have achieved a milestone of 100 million subscribers, including those on free trials.
- The subscriber count has seen a rapid increase, with 20 million new members joining in just over a year.
- YouTube has been aggressively promoting Premium by cracking down on ad-block users and offering exclusive features like an 'enhanced bitrate' 1080p setting.
- The services are now available in over 100 countries and regions, with plans for further expansion and introduction of new features.
- Despite the growth, YouTube Music still trails behind Spotify, which had 220 million Premium members as of September 30.