On YouTube Red launch day, users and creators grapple with new choices
- 9 years ago
As YouTube rolled out its new streaming service Wednesday, users began to debate whether the extra perks will be worth the cost.
YouTube Red, the platform's long-anticipated paid streaming service, will be available for $9.99 per month, with a one-month free trial available to U.S. viewers.
It's ad-free, gives users access to YouTube videos offline and will feature Google Play music and a slate of new YouTube original content.
Since its inception 10 years ago, YouTube has been a democratic, entirely free space for creators and fans alike.
Some users are worried that Red will change that community feel, even though YouTube itself will remain almost entirely free.
YouTube Red, the platform's long-anticipated paid streaming service, will be available for $9.99 per month, with a one-month free trial available to U.S. viewers.
It's ad-free, gives users access to YouTube videos offline and will feature Google Play music and a slate of new YouTube original content.
Since its inception 10 years ago, YouTube has been a democratic, entirely free space for creators and fans alike.
Some users are worried that Red will change that community feel, even though YouTube itself will remain almost entirely free.