Disney+ Sees Largest Surge In Subscribers For Streaming Services During Coronavirus Concerns

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Disney+ Sees Largest Surge In Subscribers For Streaming Services During Coronavirus Concerns

Disney+ Sees Largest Surge In Subscribers For Streaming Services During Coronavirus Concerns. With many states and countries issuing “Stay at Home” and “Shelter in Place” orders, it’s no wonder folks are flocking to streaming services to offer up entertainment during the mandated down time.

All major streaming services have seen heavy increased in subscribers, particularly those offering free-trials with paid services after the trial period is over. Many subs are sticking with the streaming services and subscriber counts keep rising as more people are ordered to stay home. Of course the #StayHomeSaveLives movement is helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, and keep susceptible people healthy during the pandemic.

Disney+ Sees Largest Surge In Subscribers For Streaming Services During Coronavirus Concerns
Photo Credit: Antenna

Sign-ups for popular streaming services between March 7-9 versus March 14-16 saw some significant subscriber increases, particularly for Disney+, HBO, and Showtime, all seeing 75% or higher spikes in sign-ups.


  • Disney+ (+212%)
  • HBO (+90%)
  • Showtime (+78%)
  • Starz (+49%)
  • Netflix (+47%)
  • Hulu (+30%)
  • CBS All Access (+16%)
  • Apple TV+ (+10%)

The largest spikes began after schools were ordered to be closed for extended periods of time, businesses were forces to shut down operations, and restaurants, cafe’s, and bars could no longer accommodate sit-down guests due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Antenna has been tracking new sign-up growth for the service during 2020 so far and shared the significant spike beginning around March 14th.

Disney+ Sees Largest Surge In Subscribers For Streaming Services During Coronavirus Concerns
Photo Credit: Antenna

We are glad to see more folks are enjoying Disney+ and all it has to offer and hope they continue to use the service even after things return to normal in the coming months.

Want to start streaming on Disney+? You can sign up for your free trial, or begin a subscription by visiting DisneyPlus.com

Have you been streaming on Disney+? What are some of your favorite films and shows? What new content are you excited to stream in 2020 and 2021? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney+!

Featured Photo Credit: Disney+

Source: Antenna


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Kaitlyn is a writer, painter, and artist based just north of Baltimore, Maryland. She is a previous participant in the Disney College Program and has years of experience with Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts and with Universal Orlando Resort. Her and her big 'Ohana are frequent visitors to the parks and resorts and she is always up for another trip to visit her favorite castles! Kaitlyn is the News & Entertainment Writer for Chip and Company and is passionate about writing and storytelling.
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