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This Discovery Plus Review will tell you everything you need to know about this new service and how to install it on your preferred device.
What is Discovery Plus?
It’s Discovery’s brand new streaming service with tons of content including original programming and much more.
Plans start at $4.99/month with the option of an ad-free version for $6.99/month.
However, we suggest signing up for the Free 7-Day Trial and testing it out for free prior to purchasing.
Discovery announced the launch of this new service in late 2020 and officially launched the app in January 2021.
Users can install it on tons of devices including Firestick, Roku, Chromecast with Google TV, and more.
Unfortunately, Discovery plus is currently only available for installation from the App Store in a select number of countries.
Canada users will not have access to the app via the Amazon App Store.
Luckily, we have instructions for side-loading the Discovery+ app on Firestick or Android TV Box no matter your location.
You can find this guide below.
Although we cover Roku devices on this Website, we don't recommend them due to their closed system. We recommend the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K due to its low price and ability to easily Jailbreak it which will allow for free movies, TV shows, live channels, sports, games, and more.
Because of its wide range of content and easy to use interface, we have included Discovery Plus in our lists of Best Firestick Apps and Best Streaming Apps.
Discovery Plus Official Website
This is the latest company to join the trend of new independent streaming services, as we saw NBC’s Peacock TV and Warner Media’s HBO Max launch in 2020.
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Discovery Plus is an affordable streaming service that features tons of programming from numerous popular networks.
The app has the following Categories on the home screen with various sub-categories as well.
- For You
- Relationships
- True Crime
- Home
- Food
- Lifestyle
- Adventure & Exploration
- Documentaries
- Paranormal & Unexplained
- Nature & Animals
- Science & Technology
- Automotive
Users can also take advantage of the My List option to add their favorite shows into a library.
The Browse function will separate all content by Network for easy searching.
Currently, Discovery+ features television shows from 20 different stations.
These include:
- Discovery+ Originals
- HGTV
- Food Network
- TLC
- ID
- OWN
- Animal Planet
- Magnolia Network
- Discovery
- Planet Earth
- Trvl CHannel
- A&E
- History
- Lifetime
- Sci
- DIY Network
- Cooking Channel
- Destination America
- AHC
- Discovery Life
With a wide variety of network options and hundreds of shows to choose from, there is no shortage of content within the Discovery Plus app.
Discovery Plus Pricing
With two different purchase options, Discovery+ gives users the option to eliminate ads with their “premium” subscription.
If you are a Verizon customer, you may have free access to Discovery+ for up to 12 months.
Verizon customers who have or purchase an Unlimited plan or have or purchase Verizon Home Internet are eligible for a free subscription to Discovery+ (ad-free).
If you have a Play More or Get More Unlimited Verizon plan, you will have access to 12 months of free Discovery+.
Verizon Unlimited, Go Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Above Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, and Start Unlimted customers can receive 6 free months of the service.
For those with Fios and 5G Home Internet from Verizon, 12 months of Discovery+ is also included for free.
If you are eligible for any of these offers, you must register for Discovery+ within your My Verizon account.
Use the steps below to activate your free Discovery Plus subscription:
- Log in to My Verizon
- Choose Plan
- Choose Add-ons and apps
- Click View all Add-ons
- Choose discovery+
- Click Get it now
- Accept terms and conditions
- Click Enroll in discovery+
- Click Go to discovery+
- Create your discovery+ account or sign in if you already have one
The Discovery Plus app is available for installation on tons of devices.
Use the installation tutorials below to download the Discovery Plus App on your preferred streaming device.
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How To Install on Firestick/Fire TV via Amazon App Store
IMPORTANT NOTE
: The Discovery Plus app is not available for installation in all countries.
If you are located outside of the United States (the UK for example) see our instructions below for using Discovery Plus on Firestick.
If you cannot find the Discovery Plus app when searching in the Amazon App Store, use our side-load guide that follows the App Store install guide.
1. Open the search function and type Discovery
2. Choose the Discovery Plus app
3. Click Get
4. Wait for the app to install
5. You will then encounter a Discovery+ app installed message. Click Open to launch the app
Installation is now complete!
If you do not see the Discovery+ App when searching, follow our guide below to install the app.
How To Use Discovery+ on Firestick/Fire TV in Other Countries
If you are located in the UK, Canada, or another country that doesn’t feature the Discovery+ app, use the instructions below.
In this instance, we are using the Fire TV Stick Lite.
However, this will also work for any Fire TV device including Firestick 4k, Fire TV Cube, and more.
Since there is no Discovery+ application available outside of the US, we must install a web browser. In this instance, we are using the Silk Browser.
1. Hover over Find within the main menu and click Search.
2. Type in “silk” and click the Silk Browser option.
3. Select the Amazon Silk Browser.
4. Click Download.
5. Wait for the Silk Browser to download. Then click Open to launch the browser.
6. Click the search box.
7. Enter the following URL – discoveryplus.co.uk and click Go.
8. Click I Accept.
9. First we suggest bookmarking this page so it’s saved on your browser.
10. Click the user profile icon.
11. Enter your account information and click Sign In when finished.
12. That’s it! You are now able to use Discovery Plus on Firestick from another country.
If you are using a Roku device, follow our instructional tutorial below:
Install Discovery Plus App on Roku
1. From the Roku home-screen click the search option
2. Type discovery plus
3. Click to select the discovery plus app
4. Click add channel
5. Wait for the app to install
6. You will receive Channel added message when the app installs. Click Ok
7. Launch the app and enjoy!
You can find also find Discovery Plus within our list of Best Roku Channels.
How To Install on Android
If you are using an Android TV Box such as a MECOOL Box, NVIDIA SHIELD, Chromecast with Google TV, or another Android TV device, use the guide below to install Discovery+.
1. Launch the Google Play Store
2. Click the Search icon
3. Type discovery and click search
4. Choose the Discovery+ App
5. Click Install
6. Click Open
7. App will launch and you can now sign in to your Discovery+ account
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For our final Discovery Plus Review score, TROYPOINT gives the streaming service a rating of 4.5/5 stars.
4.5 out of 5 Stars
Let us know what you think of Discovery+ in the comment section below!
Discovery Plus Review FAQ
Is Discovery Plus Free?
No. Discovery Plus is a paid streaming service.
How Much Does Discovery Plus cost?
Discovery Plus costs $4.99/month with ads or $6.99 for the ad-free version.
Can Verizon Customers get Discovery+?
Verizon customers with an Unlimited plan can receive either 6 or 12 months of Discovery+ for free.
Can I Install Discovery+ on Roku?
Yes. Discovery+ is available for installation on Roku. Learn how with our instructional guide.
Can I Install Discovery+ on Firestick?
Yes. Discovery+ is available for installation on Firestick, Android, Roku, and much more. Learn how here.
Hello! I am in Canada using a VPN. Tried doing the sideload option but when I log in it says I have to d/l google play? I even tried firefox and silk browser. I even tried changing my location to UK. Can you help? I currently have to mirror my laptop to TV which is a pain.
Thank-you for everything first of all. You truly help my low-income disability butt be able to watch tv!!! Wondering if you have a way around the sign up. I don’t mind paying for it but I’m in Canada and it won’t let me make an account ?. I find it is effecting available feeds to to programming on those included channels. I bought a VPN through your link and usually run through the states. Thank-you so much for your advice and great help!!
I downloaded the discovery + app for my mom on her fire stick, but it looks completely different than the app I have on my Samsung TV. All she has is an option to search…nothing that shows the actual channels or shows available, etc. Thoughts?
So i sideloaded it thank you but now have the UK version but cant sign up unless im in the UK or Ireland. Im in Canada. Any ideas how to help?
How can I get discovery plus on my fire tablet
Great write up, but I don’t see a side load option as mentioned, only browser viewing on UK site. In Canada this isn’t working for me. Any idea where to find a APK to side load on fire stick or shield ?
i have being using this service for 3 weeks, It is useless for me, maybe good for those who like documentaries. this service only works with $6.99 subscription. I plan on canceling after 30 days.
Side load for UK works perfectly. Thank you.
Stop posting stuff saying that this thing works and it doesn’t work at all so stop wasting people’s time just to bring people in to get your numbers
Hi there “Master of God”,
What exactly didn’t work for you? Were you unable to get the app installed? Seems like you’re the only one having issues.
It’s funny. I figured a Master of a god could make anything work.
Sweden is OK to use the service
Hi I’m trying to get the discovery plus app on firestick but each time I search it dint bring up the app to download. Is there another way to get it?
Hi Deborah,
I have added a side-load option to our guide if you’d like to try again.
When will discovery + be free to download
Robyn,
The app is free to download. However, it is a paid service.
Not in Canada yet
Rosa,
Check out our guide above for installing via side-load.
The side load works great until you try to sign up. It won’t accept a Canadian postal code
Still doesn’t work in Canada!
Th Discovery App is not available in Canada im guessing since it didnt appear to me… disappointing
Hi Melissa,
You can now use our install guide above to side-load the app no matter your location!
Discovery plus doesn’t come when using search on firestick can you sideload via downloader
Hi William,
Where are you located? Check out our side-load install guide above.
Thank you so much for the side load instructions. I’m in the UK and was so pissed off we couldn’t get the channel! You’re the best
Followed your instructions to install on Firestick, it came up the list but when I select it, NOTHING?? All I get is UKTV Play, TV Player etc etc???
Hi Bill,
Try again using our side-load method above.
In the uk no discovery plus app for fire stick. Can you host a link for downloader so can install onto fire stick please in the uk?
Mike,
We have now included a side-load option for Discovery+. Check out the instructions above to install.
Have you a link to the side load app and not streaming from the website