SaralnamaYouTube is targeting users who break Family Premium plan rules., the platform began enforcing its requirement that all five members on a Family plan must live in the same household. YouTube is pausing accounts that don't comply, removing Premium benefits like ad-free viewing. Users report receiving warning emails about plan suspension in 14 days. YouTube checks household status using IP addresses. Some argue that family plans should work across members and that the concept of 'household' needs updating. The platform offers support for users who believe their account was suspended by mistake. This move follows similar actions by Netflix and Disney+ to restrict account sharing. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 09:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- YouTube is targeting users who break Family Premium plan rules., the platform began enforcing its requirement that all five members on a Family plan must live in the same household
- YouTube is pausing accounts that don't comply, removing Premium benefits like ad-free viewing
- Users report receiving warning emails about plan suspension in 14 days