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Do you prefer YouTube or Netflix? It might come down to how old you are
It’s no secret that different age groups stream different content. But where’s the line in the sand that determines whether someone gravitates toward Netflix or YouTube?
According to new survey data presented by Publisher’s Clearing House, the magic number is 45.
- Below 45 years old, surveyed users more often used a CTV (short for “connected TV,” a television with internet access and streaming capabilities) to check out YouTube.
- Respondents older than 45, on the other hand, primarily checked out Netflix.
For the under-45 crowd, the monthly viewing habit gap between YouTube and Netflix was small: 35.2% of viewers accessed YouTube in that timeframe, while 33.6% popped into Netflix.
The 45-and-older demographic had a larger gap in app usage: 28.4% of CTV users in this demo went to Netflix, but only 22.2% did so for YouTube.
What separates the apps, in viewers’ eyes?
No matter how it’s sliced, YouTube and Netflix are still gold and silver on the podium of “most viewed streaming apps.” They just switch places depending on which age demographic is being considered.
While the data doesn’t reveal what factors drove the disparity, it could boil down to older viewers preferring Netflix’s curated, professionally presented entertainment as opposed to YouTube’s wildly inconsistent “everything store” approach. Content ranging from cat videos and conspiracy theories to crab apple critiques are thrown at you on the same page.
How Paramount+, HBO Max and the rest fare
Viewers over and under 45 shared a lot of the same habits, outside their differing preferences for YouTube or Netflix. For both demographics, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ came in third, fourth and fifth place respectively — likely because all these services offer a wide variety of content for viewers of all age groups.
The same sentiment applies to Paramount+, which also ranked similarly among both groups. Again, that’s likely due to having a variety of good “all-rounder” family-friendly content.
The only major shakeup between demographics (besides who’s in first place) was the prominence of HBO Max.
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Netflix is undoubtedly one of the most popular streaming services. By the end of 2022, it had just over 220 million subscribers worldwide.
Imagine how many subscribers Netflix would have if so many people didn’t share passwords. Well, you won’t have to imagine much longer. The streaming giant is banning account sharing in March. If you have a profile on someone else’s account, it’s time to transfer it and create your own account.
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Streaming services aren’t cheap, so wouldn’t you want to know if someone is mooching off your account? It’s easier to find and cut them off, thanks to some new Netflix settings. Tap or click here to log out anybody using your profile with one click.
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When it comes to bills, one or two streaming services may be manageable but many people share their accounts to get access to even more content. But watch out: Netflix is cracking down on account sharing. Tap or click here to see what will happen if you’re caught.
Do you share a Netflix account? Not for long
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Free TV! Lots of free channels are coming to your Samsung TV
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This platform just added over 4,000 episodes of popular TV shows that you can watch for free. Tap or click here to see what’s available and where to watch.
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Cutting the cord has been a hot topic for years, but as liberating as it might feel, it comes at a cost.
Streaming services may not cost much alone, but they can add up if you have more than one. There are several ways to save, such as paying upfront or bundling multiple services. Tap or click here for money-saving streaming secrets.
Major streaming price bump! Is this enough to cancel?
It happens so often that by now, you shouldn’t be shocked when a streaming service announces a price increase. ESPN+ recently said monthly subscription fees would go up by nearly 43% in August.
Streaming giant Netflix announced a price hike in March. That resulted in a loss of almost a million subscribers between April and July this year. In addition, over the last few months, Hulu, HBO Max and Spotify raised their monthly subscription fees.
Check your streaming bills NOW or else
Streaming services constantly compete for new users, content deals and additional income. But they also fight to keep their current subscribers, who can cancel at the click of a button.
Netflix is an unfortunate example, as it lost almost a million subscribers between April and July this year. It’s the second quarter in a row where it lost subscribers, which could be attributed to its price hike in March.
These handy sites can help you find the streaming shows you’re looking for
Thanks to streaming, we’ve reached a point where we have too much of a good thing. You can watch just about any TV show or movie you can think of, from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to nostalgic cartoons of your youth.
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You’re seeing titles you’d never watch in a million years, spoiling the browsing experience. Let’s fix that. Tap or click here to find out how to unlock international Netflix to access more movies and shows.
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There’s a slew of new shows coming to Netflix over the next few weeks, and we’ll bet our bottom dollar that something will pique your interest. Don’t worry about searching for things to watch. We’ve done all the research for you.