From Music Business Worldwide · · 1m 10s
YouTube Music and Premium hit 150 million global subscribers
YouTube Music and Premium now have over 150 million subscribers worldwide, up from 125 million in March 2025.
In brief
YouTube Music and Premium now have over 150 million subscribers worldwide, up from 125 million in March 2025. YouTube Music and Premium surpassed 150 million global subscribers in Q3 2026, adding 25 million since March 2025. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
YouTube Music and Premium milestone
YouTube Music and Premium have surpassed 150 million subscribers globally, including trials.
Subscribers grew from 125 million
The figure is up from 125 million YouTube Music and Premium subscribers (including trials) that YouTube announced in March 2025.
25 million added in 20 months
That means YouTube has added more than 25 million subscribers in the roughly 20 months since March 2025.
Average monthly growth
By MBW’s calculations, that works out to an average of around 1.3 million net additions per month.
YouTube’s growth rate
YouTube grew its subscriber base from 100 million in February 2024 to 125 million in March 2025.
Subscription revenue growth
Alphabet’s "Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices" revenue line grew 11% YoY to USD $14.29 billion in Q3.
The main idea
YouTube Music and Premium surpassed 150 million global subscribers in Q3 2026, adding 25 million since March 2025.
