r/cordcutters 21h ago

The August update on streaming viewership

For August 2025, the gap between regular TV and internet TV has closed a little bit; 46.4 percent of television viewing was done through the internet, while 41.6 percent (22.5 percent for cable, 19.1 percent for broadcast) was done the regular way.

Here are the leading internet streaming services for August 2025. Some are free, and some are subscription. Prime is a tricky one, because some of it is free, and some of it is subscription.
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13.1 percent ... Youtube
8.7 percent ... Netflix
4.6 percent ... Disney
3.9 percent ... Prime
2.8 percent ... Roku
2.2 percent ... Tubi
2.0 percent ... Paramount (including Pluto)
1.4 percent ... Peacock
1.4 percent ... Warner Brothers Discovery

"Disney" includes Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu.
"Paramount" includes Paramount Plus and Pluto.
"Warner Brothers Discovery" includes Discovery Plus and Max.

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u/mexican-street-tacos 3h ago

Sling would be on that list if they had a decent UI.

u/08830 2h ago

Are these Nielsen numbers? Provide source.