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Google adds 25M paid subscriptions in Q1 as YouTube and Google One surge

Technology
Published on 29 April 2026
Google adds 25M paid subscriptions in Q1 as YouTube and Google One surge

The growth is massive and not evenly distributed

Google reported adding 25 million paid subscriptions in Q1, bringing its total to 350 million. The company credits momentum in YouTube subscriptions and Google One, which continued to expand. The headline figure highlights accelerating consumer demand for bundled services, with Google’s subscription flywheel widening beyond search and into media and storage.

  • Google gained 25M paid subscriptions in Q1
  • Total paid subscriptions now reach 350M
  • YouTube and Google One are the main growth drivers
  • Subscription expansion signals continued bundling demand
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