YouTube is reportedly planning to challenge Spotify in a new area: audiobooks

YouTube wants to be the place consumers go when they want to discover their next page-turner. After breaking into categories like music and podcasting, YouTube is now planning to add an audiobook offering to its Premium tier, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ claimed that YouTube has been in active discussions with publishers, with plans to launch its expanded audiobook library in 2027. YouTube has not confirmed the WSJ report. The audiobook could be tied into YouTube Premium, the ad-free tier that costs $15.99 per month for new customers. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.

Last updated Oct 15, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment