YouTube Premium Lite now lets you download videos, play in background
YouTube Premium Lite just got a solid upgrade in India. Now you can keep videos playing in the background and even download them to watch offline.
Still priced at ₹89 a month, it's a more affordable alternative to full Premium (₹149 a month), though it skips perks like YouTube Music, queuing, and Jump Ahead.
Ads still show up on music videos, Shorts, searches, and browsing.
Background play and offline downloads are the highlights
With background play, you can listen to videos while using other apps or when your phone is locked, a big win for multitaskers.
Offline downloads let you save select content for later.
But if ad-free music or additional playback features (e.g., Jump Ahead, queuing, Continue Watching) matter to you, the full Premium plan might be worth considering.
Is it worth getting?
Premium Lite is aimed at anyone who mainly wants ad-free video watching without paying extra for music features.
The recent updates make it a stronger pick if you're looking to save money but still want some of those handy Premium perks.