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ABC is discontinuing its streaming app: Here's how to keep streaming ABC

By Jess Barnes | Last updated Aug 27, 2024 9:58 AM ET

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Several Disney-owned networks will shut down their standalone mobile and streaming apps on September 23, 2024. Those apps include the ABC app, DisneyNOW, the Freeform app, FXNOW and the Nat Geo TV app.

There are rumors that Disney is shutting down the apps because of plans to bring live channels to Disney Plus. However, the company hasn't confirmed that plan yet.

What does that mean for viewers? The standalone apps will no longer be available, but the content isn't going away. Each network's website will still have content available to stream, and you'll still find the live channels on live TV streaming services.

Here's the statement from ABC on the support page of its website:

"The ABC app is going away, but all your favorite shows, specials & live TV offerings are here to stay! As of September 23, 2024, the ABC app will no longer be available on mobile devices and Connected TV. Fear not! There are still plenty of ways to watch everything ABC on air, online and on demand."

Similar statements are posted on the websites for DisneyNOW, the Freeform app, FXNOW and the Nat Geo TV app.

How to watch ABC when the app shuts down

While viewers won't be able to watch ABC with the network's standalone app after September 23, ABC will still be available on both cable and streaming channel lineups. You'll be able to stream ABC content on ABC.com and can find the live channel on these streaming services:

How to watch Disney content when DisneyNOW shuts down

DisneyNOW content will still be available on DisneyNOW.com. Most Disney content can be found on Disney Plus. You'll also find the live Disney channel on these streaming services:

How to watch Freeform content when the Freeform app shuts down

Content from the Freeform app will still be available to watch on Freeform.com. You'll also find the live Freeform channel on these streaming services:

How to watch FX content when the FXNOW app shuts down

Viewers can go to FXNOW.FXnetworks.com to watch FX shows and movies. Hulu also has some exclusive FX content in its on-demand library. And you can watch the live FX channel on these streaming services:

How to watch National Geographic content when the Nat Geo TV app shuts down

NatGeoTV.com will still have National Geographic available for viewers. Disney Plus has a National Geographic hub with a variety of content from the channel. You'll also find the live National Geographic channel on these streaming services:

Jess is a writer, editor, and Cleveland sports fan. She previously worked for TV Guide and Cord Cutters News where she covered all things streaming and sports.