Netflix vs. Disney Plus: Subscribers to Both Use Netflix 3 Times More

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Reelgood data reveals that out of total time spent using one or the other platforms since early November, viewers chose Netflix 75% of the time

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U.S. streaming service users who subscribe to both Netflix and Disney Plus watch the former more than three times as much as they do the Walt Disney Company’s new SVOD service.

This is according to Reelgood, a San Francisco startup focused on helping consumers navigate the complexities of OTT distribution. Reelgood has been building out its industry research and data capabilities recently.

Reelgood found that, out of a sample size of about 45,000 users, out of total time spent streaming movies and shows on either Netflix or Disney Plus since the latter launched Nov. 12, 74.8% of that time was spent on Netflix. 

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Disney announced that Disney Plus surged to 28.6 million subscribers, primarily in the U.S. and Canada, just a few months after its November 12 launch. However, the platform has only a narrow selection of family-friendly original shows, along with a significant but finite library of classic and popular movies and shows. 

Also read: Disney Plus: How It Went From Zero to 28.6 Million in Less Than Three Months

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Daniel Frankel
Daniel Frankel

Daniel Frankel is the managing editor of Next TV, an internet publishing vertical focused on the business of video streaming. A Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has covered the media and technology industries for more than two decades, Daniel has worked on staff for publications including E! Online, Electronic Media, Mediaweek, Variety, paidContent and GigaOm. You can start living a healthier life with greater wealth and prosperity by following Daniel on Twitter today!