Report updated Apr 20, 2026
Paramount+
For general entertainment consumers and sports fans looking for a broad library of network television, blockbuster films, and live event coverage.
Paramount+ is a challenged entertainment app that is available. With a 4.4/5 rating from 1.3M reviews, it faces significant user friction. Users particularly appreciate content library, though playback stability & crashes remains a common concern.
What is Paramount+?
Current Momentum
v15.15 · 1w ago
MaintenanceParamount+ is currently in maintenance mode, with the most recent updates focused exclusively on bug fixes and stability improvements.
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Access to live events including NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and UFC numbered events.
Full access to SHOWTIME originals and live channels included in the Premium plan.
Dedicated profile feature with age-appropriate content controls for children.
How much does it cost?
- Paramount+ Essential: $8.99/month (Ad-supported)
- Paramount+ Premium: $13.99/month (Ad-free, includes SHOWTIME and local live CBS)
Uses a tiered model to upsell users from an ad-supported entry point to a premium bundle that includes high-value live sports and prestige cable content.
Who Built It?
CBS Interactive
Providing a unified digital gateway to premium broadcast television, live sports, and real-time news for global audiences.
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What do users think recently?
High confidence · Latest 100 of 1.3M total reviews analyzed
How did the latest release land?
What is the recent mood?
Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content library and user interface design, but report playback stability & crashes and broken navigation features.
What Users Love
What Frustrates Users
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
What is the competitive landscape for Paramount+?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The Entertainment Market?
How does it evolve in the Entertainment market?
Paramount+ is losing ground.
Rank progression
4 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
The rivals identified
The outtake for Paramount+
Strengths to defend, gaps to attack
Core Strengths
- Exclusive live sports rights (NFL, UFC, UEFA)
- Integrated SHOWTIME prestige content bundle
- Deep library of legacy procedurals and kids content
- Strong grossing performance (#4 in category)
Critical Frictions
- Frequent playback stability issues and app crashes
- Critical navigation bugs (season switching failure)
- Inconsistent cross-platform sync and login experience
- Declining user sentiment trend
Growth Levers
- Improve sports discovery UI to match Peacock's dedicated hubs
- Introduce interactive engagement features like Watch Parties
- Expand 4K/HDR content availability
- Leverage FAST-style channels for lower-friction entry
Market Threats
- Peacock's superior live event discovery and sports UX
- High churn due to technical failures during live sports
- Netflix's mobile-first UX innovations
- DAZN's interactive sports and betting integrations
What are the next best moves?
Fix the season-switching navigation bug
This is a top-frequency complaint in the 'Broken Navigation' theme, preventing users from accessing content they are paying for.
Stabilize live sports streaming for UFC events
Users report high frustration and buffering during live fights, which are a key differentiator for the service.
Resolve 'Continue Watching' sync across platforms
Cross-platform inconsistency is a medium-frequency complaint that degrades the premium feel of the service.
Feature Gaps vs Competitors
- Live 'Channels' focus (available in Peacock but secondary here)
- GroupWatch functionality (available in Disney+ but missing here)
- Interactive 'Watch Party' and betting (available in DAZN but missing here)
- Automated offline viewing/Downloads for You (available in Netflix but missing here)
Key Takeaways
Paramount+ is currently a 'leaky bucket' where world-class content and sports rights are undermined by critical technical debt. Prioritizing core playback stability and navigation fixes is mandatory to protect its #4 grossing position against Peacock's superior sports UX.
Where Is It Heading?
Declining
Frustrated mood (Score 32) driven by core playback failures and navigation bugs.
Recent updates (April 2026) focused solely on bug fixes, indicating no major feature expansion.
Grossing rank has slipped from #2 to #4 in the category, suggesting potential churn.