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The Ultimate Discovery Plus Guide: 70,000+ Shows, Plans & Free Trial

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Discovery Plus offers a home for fans of real-life TV. With a subscription, you get access to a whopping 70,000+ episodes from a wide variety of series, documentaries, and reality shows, across popular channels including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, and the Discovery Channel.

Discovery Plus offers a 7-day free trial to new subscribers so you can explore everything it has to offer before spending a dime. If Discovery Plus sounds like the streaming service you've been searching for, then we got you covered on how to sign up for your free trial and start satisfying your inner explorer, home-maker, or foodie today.


Key Takeaways

  • Discovery Plus has a jaw-dropping 70,000+ episodes of real-life TV available for users with ad-supported and ad-free subscription tiers.
  • Discovery Plus offers a free 7-day trial to test the waters. Once the trial ends, there will be an automatic renewal of the service.

Discovery Plus: Plans, Pricing, and Content

There are two subscription plans to choose from, Discovery+ and Discovery+ (Ad-Free). Both plans offer access to the full library of content and all the features Discovery Plus offers. The only difference between the two plans is the price and whether or not you will experience ads while streaming.

The Discovery+ plan starts at $5.99 per month and will grant you full access to Discovery Plus' content and features, but with ads included. The discovery+ (Ad-Free) plan starts at $9.99 per month and is the same thing as the less expensive plan, just with no ads. You can choose either plan to test during your free trial period.


How to Take Advantage of the 7-Day Free Trial

  • Visit the Discovery Plus website or download the discovery+ app from your device's app store.
  • Click on the "Start Free Trial" button prominently displayed on the homepage or within the app.
  • Create an account by providing your email address and creating a password.
  • Enter your payment information. (This step is necessary to activate the free trial.)
  • Select your preferred subscription plan.
  • Enjoy your streaming!

Using the Discovery Plus Free Trial

During your free trial period, you can enjoy unlimited access to everything that Discovery Plus has to offer without any additional charges or hidden fees.

Since you can try either plan during your trial (the plan with ads or the ad-free plan) you may want to test the plan that will help you decide if you want to pay more for the ad-free plan once the trial period is up, or if you're someone who can live with ads to save some money and subscribe to the less expensive plan.


Importance of Cancelling the Discovery Plus free trial on Time

If you do not want to be charged at the end of the trial period, it is important to cancel your subscription before the 7-day trial expires.

To do this, navigate to your account settings on the Discovery Plus website or app and find the cancellation option. After you follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation, you will receive a confirmation email once the cancellation is deemed successful. If you do not cancel before your 7-day trial period expires, a monthly subscription will automatically begin, and you will be automatically charged to the payment method you used to sign up with.


Where Can You Stream Discovery Plus?

You can stream Discovery Plus directly from your browser on the Discovery Plus website by logging in to your account on a computer. You can also stream Discovery Plus on the discovery+ app.

Additionally, you can add Discovery Plus as an add-on channel to an existing streaming platform account like Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV. However, it is not available as an add-on channel for every streaming platform, so be sure to check if it is available on your preferred platform.


Which Devices Work with Discovery Plus?

All compatible Android and iOS devices have the ability to stream Discovery Plus via the discovery+ app. You can also download the discovery+ app on most smart TVs like LG, Vizio, Samsung, and more. Other popular streaming devices where you can find Discovery Plus via Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my Discovery Plus account with others?

It is not recommended to share passwords and logins with others, but Discovery Plus does allow up to 4 simultaneous streams on a single account. 

Does Discovery Plus offer offline downloads?

Yes, Discovery Plus offers the ability to download episodes and other content to view while offline. Making it perfect for long flights or car rides.

Is there a student discount available for Discovery Plus?

No, Discovery Plus does not currently offer a student discount.

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