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Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

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YouTube Music has begun limiting lyric access for free users, allowing only five full lyric views per month before the remaining lines are blurred. After the limit is reached, a prompt encourages users to upgrade to Premium. The feature was tested in recent months before its rollout.

Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. The Verge·
    YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall

    YouTube Music limits free account access to lyrics, allowing only five views per month. After the limit, users can see only the first few lines, with the rest blurred. A "Unlock lyrics with Premium" prompt appears to encourage upgrades.

  2. Engadget·
    YouTube Music starts limiting lyrics for free users

    YouTube Music is limiting lyrics for free users. This change affects users without a subscription. Lyrics access is now restricted.

  3. TechMeme·
    YouTube launches a Premium paywall for song lyrics on YouTube Music, after testing it in recent months; users get five free lyrics before they have to subscribe (Abner Li/9to5Google)

    YouTube Music is rolling out a Premium paywall for song lyrics. Users can view five free lyrics before needing a subscription. This feature was tested in recent months.

  4. Ars Technica·
    Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

    Google is testing a paywall for YouTube Music lyrics, limiting free users to a few views. The app warns users when they have limited views remaining, with reports suggesting five free views before requiring a paid subscription. Lyrics were previously accessible to all users.

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