# YouTube has quietly launched a Premium feature for free users – but it comes with a few catches

> Users have spotted a new feature that allows free YouTube users to download videos for offline viewing It's the first major upgrade for free users – the feature has been exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers until…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/youtube-has-quietly-launched-a-premium-feature-for-free-users-but-it-comes-with-a-few-catches?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68a711f2fc50b2b8848a55b3)
- **Published:** 2025-08-21
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #free #users #youtube #feature #download #premium #comes #quietly
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