Discovery+

Discovery+ (stylized as discovery+) is a streaming service owned and operated by Discovery, Inc., which features a catalog of programming from Discovery's linear and digital networks. It was first launched on March 23, 2020, in India, and is currently available in the United States and Europe.[1]

Discovery+
Discovery+ homepage on January 4, 2021
Type of site
OTT video streaming platform
Predecessor(s)Dplay in Europe and Japan
No. of locationsDenmark
Finland
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States
OwnerDiscovery, Inc.
Key peopleDavid Zaslav (President of Discovery, Inc.)
URLwww.discoveryplus.com
RegistrationRequired/Free content varies in most countries
Users 5.2 million (as of January 5, 2021)
LaunchedMarch 23, 2020 (2020-03-23) in India
January 4, 2021 (2021-01-04) everywhere else
Current statusActive in most countries

History

Discovery, Inc. originally launched Discovery+ in India on March 23, 2020, and included content from Discovery's various brands.[2] In September 2020, Discovery announced plans to launch an international version of Discovery+ in early 2021.[3]

In October 2020, it was announced that Dplay would be renamed Discovery+ in Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland in the following month.[4][5]

On January 4, 2021, Discovery+ launched in the U.S. with both a paid ad-supported plan and an ad-free plan.[6][7]

On January 5, 2021, Discovery+ replaced Dplay in Europe.[8][9][10][11]

Programming

Original programming

Original programming carried by Discovery+ includes spin-offs of programs from Discovery networks.[12] It also includes a preview of Magnolia Network — an upcoming relaunch of DIY Network headed by Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV series Fixer Upper — including preview specials and the premiere episodes of ten of its original series.[12]

Content library

Discovery+ allows streaming of programs operated by the Discovery company such as HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, and Discovery Channel. They also have content from Discovery's other assets and exclusives varying by country.

Device support and service features

Discovery+ is available for streaming via web browsers on PC and Mac, as well as apps on Apple iOS devices and Apple TV, Android mobile devices and Android TV, Amazon devices such as Fire TV and Fire HD, Chromecast, Roku devices, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S.[13]

See also

References
  1. "Discovery+ als online streamingdienst in Nederland begonnen". TotaalTV.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. "Discovery Plus App Debuts With Content 'Curated Specifically for India'". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  3. "'This is for cord cutters': Discovery aims to launch Discovery+ streaming service in early 2021". Digiday. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  4. "discovery+". www.discoveryplus.dk. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. Kanter, Jake (2020-10-20). "Discovery UK Rebrands Streamer Dplay As Discovery+ & Adds Subscription Tier". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  6. Alexander, Julia (2020-12-02). "Discovery, home of Shark Week, HGTV, and Food Network, enters the streaming wars with Discovery Plus". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  7. Hayes, Dade (2020-12-02). "Discovery Reveals Streaming Rollout Plan For Discovery+, With Verizon Deal In Place For January U.S. Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  8. Linares, Iván (2021-01-05). "La app de Dplay cambia a Discovery+ y pasa de ser gratuita a ofrecer contenido 'premium'". Xataka Móvil (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  9. "Dplay va in pensione: Discovery+ disponibile in Italia". DDay.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  10. "Dit moet je weten over streamingdienst Discovery Plus". Android Planet (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  11. Breinstrup, Thomas (2021-01-05). "Streamingtjenesten Dplay skifter navn". Berlingske.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  12. "Discovery+: Here's Every Original Series Available on Discovery's New Streaming Service at Launch". TheWrap. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  13. https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/discovery-plus-roku-fire-tv-smart-tv-1234878232/
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