Hulu + Live TV loses 100,000 subscribers in Q4 (2024)

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How many people subscribe to Hulu Live TV? ›

Complicating things a little is that you can now watch Hulu from within Disney+, if you're subscribed to both services. But not everything on Hulu is available on Disney+. Hulu also is home to the second-largest live TV streaming service in the U.S., at 4.5 million subscribers, per Disney's first-quarter 2024 earnings.

Number of Hulu's paying subscribers in the U.S. 2019-2024, by quarter. In the second quarter of 2024, the Walt Disney Company reported that Hulu had 50.2 million paid subscribers, up from 48.2 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Free Trial? A year after the Hulu price saw a rate increase, on October 12, 2023 the plans once again got more expensive. This effected its No-Ads plan, jumping from $14.99 a month to $17.99 a month. It also impacted its Hulu with Live TV plan, which is now $76.99 a month from $69.99 a month.

Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV plan $76.99/month after 3-day free trial (if any) unless canceled.

The changes regarding password sharing went into effect for new subscribers on January 25, 2024, and will take effect for existing subscribers on March 14, 2024. This change is meant to increase the number of paying subscribers by restricting users' ability to piggyback on someone else's Hulu account.

Netflix remains the biggest player in the video streaming space with over 260 million subscribers as of 2024. Nonetheless, the media giant is losing ground. Disney+ has accumulated 157 million subscribers as of May 2023.

Netflix continues to reign supreme in the world of streaming services, maintaining its position as the platform with the most subscribers. As of December 31, 2023, the service boasted an impressive 260.28 million subscribers globally.

How many paid subscribers does Netflix have? Netflix had around 269.6 million paid subscribers worldwide as of the first quarter of 2024. This marked an increase of over nine million subscribers compared with the previous quarter.

Try a Different Device: If possible, try streaming Hulu on a different device. This can help determine if the issue is specific to one device or if it's more widespread. Check for Network Congestion: If multiple devices are connected to your network and using bandwidth, it could cause buffering or cutting out.

Test other apps or programs on your device: If you notice similar issues, it may be due to poor connectivity. Contact your internet service provider for more information on how to improve your connection. Check for app and system updates: To check for Hulu updates, visit your device's app store.

Is Hulu being discontinued? ›

As of today, Hulu is part of Disney Plus. Hulu still exists — it still even has its own app — but it's also being bundled into Disney's primary streaming service alongside all the company's other content. Even the Disney Plus logo changed to integrate that iconic green Hulu hue.

Local channels on Hulu Live

But, even if you can't get area ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, or Telemundo stations, most shows are available on-demand the next day. Also, Hulu + Live TV carries no PBS stations.

Yes. It's hard to find a better value for your dollar when spending on a streaming service. Hulu Plus Live TV is $76.99 monthly and gives you 90+ live channels, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. You also get unlimited DVR space.

Netflix still has the most subscribers of any streaming service. Netflix continues to reign supreme in the world of streaming services, maintaining its position as the platform with the most subscribers. As of December 31, 2023, the service boasted an impressive 260.28 million subscribers globally.

What is the difference between Hulu and Hulu Live TV? The difference between Hulu and Hulu Live TV is that Hulu without the live TV feature only gives access to ad-supported or no-ads streaming library, depending on your plan.