So, you’re flirting with the idea of Paramount Plus? You’ve seen their offerings across movies, TV, sports, documentaries and live events and you like what you see but you’ve got commitment issues. You’ve been burned before and you don’t want to rush into anything too soon.
We’ve got a way for you to check if this streaming service really is ‘the one’ for you: a free trial. Before you commit to paying $7.99 – £4.99 for UK subscribers – you can try before you buy with a free week-long dive into Paramount Plus’s library of content. While most streamers used to entice viewers with a free trial there aren’t many left that still do it, so make the most of it!
Whether you want to see if the streamer’s latest Star Trek offering lives up to the originals or you want to explore the YCU – the Yellowstone Cinematic Universe – how do you actually go about unlocking this free trial?
Well, we’re glad you asked because we have all the answers in this handy guide below. Without further ado, here’s how to check out this taster of Paramount Plus content for a week...
Paramount Plus: key info
What is it? Paramount's streaming service features bags of movies, TV dramas and plenty of original content.
Free trial length: Yes, it's normally 7 days, but special promotions allow for month-long free trials.
How much does it cost? $7.99/ $12.99 for US subscribers, £4.99 per month in the UK.
Paramount Plus free trials
For new subscribers, the Paramount Plus free trial is pretty straightforward.
You'll go ahead and register, creating a unique password and choosing which subscription option you want. To get a month free of the service, you can enter the promo code: Star Trek Day.
There are a handful of options in the US there are two options, but there's only one option in the UK and other regions.
Paramount Plus Prime Video trial
If you're a Prime Video user, or have an Amazon Prime account at all, there's a way to get an extra free trial to double up your time.
As well as being a standalone service, Paramount Plus is available as a Prime Video channel — channels on Amazon's service let you pay all your money together, and have all your videos show up in one place, instead of scattered over various apps.
Lots of Prime Video channels offer free trials, and Paramount Plus is one of them, with a seven-day trial offered.
Using this separately to the Paramount Plus main trial, you can get an extra free seven days, in case there's something you missed on your first trial.
Paramount Plus Apple TV trial
You're eligible to try a 7-day Paramount Plus free trial if you're an Apple TV user. Just note, we don't mean if you're an Apple TV Plus subscriber, but if you use an Apple TV device to watch TV.
This includes iPhones or iPads, so as long as you own one of these, you can test out the 7-day trial easily!
All you need to do is sign up via your Apple device, using your Apple ID, and you'll be able to claim this 7-day free trial.
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