No. YouTube's help page says Premium Lite means "you won't get ads on videos like gaming, news, and more," and then adds: "Ads, however, may still appear on music content, Shorts, and when you search or browse."
The same page says Lite covers most YouTube and YouTube Kids videos.
Other limits of the plan
Background play and downloads work on most videos, but not on Shorts or on music content. YouTube defines music content to include official music videos, Art Tracks, children's songs, and user-made videos that use partner music, such as covers, dance videos, or a vlog with a popular song playing behind it.
The plan doesn't include YouTube Music Premium, continue watching, Jump ahead, queuing, or high quality audio and video.
Where it's sold
The help page sends you to youtube.com/premiumlite for the price. YouTube's list of Premium Lite countries includes the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, India and Australia, and the page says it may expand to more users.
Changing plans
If you signed up on a web browser or through Google Play, upgrading to full Premium is done at youtube.com/paid_memberships: Manage Membership, then Upgrade next to the plan you want, then Confirm. To cancel, go to the same page: Manage membership, Deactivate, Continue, pick a reason and Next, then Yes, cancel.
Sources
- YouTube Help — Get a Premium Lite membership on YouTube (checked Nov 9, 2026)
- YouTube Help — YouTube Premium availability (checked Nov 9, 2026)