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The Australian Streaming TV Charts, produced via a union of Finder and Parrot Analytics data, provides a definitive insight into the state of the streaming market Down Under each and every month.
On this page you will find each of the major streaming services ranked. Primarily these streaming TV apps are ranked on the value proposition they offer consumers in any given month. As new shows come and go seasonally and in popularity, these charts reflect that change.
Please read the methodology for further insights into how the Australian Streaming TV Charts data has been produced.
So, how does Finder's algorithm define value?
Our analysis begins with Parrot's monthly report on the top 100 most in-demand shows in Australia. This is provided exclusively to Finder in partnership to develop these charts. Its data uses various sources, including social media mentions and official numbers, to generate a popularity metric. It shows how much more demand there is for a show over the average across all shows.
We analyse each show in the list and match it against our internet-leading database of streaming providers to identify where each show can be streamed. We break that down into the number of seasons for a show: how many legacy seasons does it have? Does it have the latest season? Is the latest season new? New being defined as released in the last year or an ongoing series (i.e. a renewed show).
The algorithm primarily rewards a streaming service for having the latest season of a new TV series, but provides a secondary score based on the percentage of legacy seasons it also houses in its catalogue. The total score from this is then amplified by the popularity metric from Parrot. As that metric is different for each show, the higher it is on the top 100 list, the more it's going to contribute.
Finally, for the paid streaming services we weigh the accumulated content score for each service against the cost of entry. Ultimately, this then provides a definitive ranking of which service is offering the best value in any given month.
July 2023 charts
Best TV app July 2023 chart analysis
Let's take a closer look at the top stories to emerge from this month's charts.
Winners
It was a 7th straight month in the number one position for Paramount Plus, but for the first time in that run of domination the SVOD service saw a significant decline in demand. A 17% decline! That despite a top 10 arrival in MasterChef Australia. There were still strong demand for top 10 hits Yellowjackets and South Park, plus there was a lot of love for a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. But after long, successful runs, demand has begun to wane for Last King of the Cross, 1923, Star Trek: Picard, Rabbit Hole and Tulsa King.
There was continued growth for Apple TV Plus thanks largely to Ted Lasso being the most in-demand show of the month. There was strong support from Silo, too. While newcomers Platonic and The Crowded Room both cracked in to the top 100. As a result, Apple TV Plus saw a further 13% growth in value, building on the 86% upwards movement it saw in June.
After growing concerns that Disney Plus was becoming too reliant on legacy content, the service turned it around in July with a 22% up-spike in demanded content. Newcomers The Clearing and Secret Invasion made an impact. Supported by The Mandalorian, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Good Doctor.
Both Netflix and BINGE had strong months, too, earning 20% and 25% growth respectively. For the latter, Successionled the way in 2nd spot of the top 100. Other notable success stories include Mr Inbetween, Letterkenny, The Last of Us, Outlanderand The Walking Dead. Netflix was bouyed by new seasons of Black Mirror, I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson and Manifest.
Losers
Alarm bells are still sounding over at Stan, with the service's lack of in-demand content seeing yet another drop in value. The Flash remains a top 10 show for the service, but outside of renewed interest in old episodes of Utopia, and a second season of From, there's not too much to crow about. had another month to forget. It doesn't have a single new 2023 show in the top 100.
It was always going to be a tough month for Prime Video as its value was impacted by a significant price rise. It wasn't helped by one of the services worst months yet for in-demand content. As a result, its value dropped 41%. It could have been worse, too, but Deadloch did managed to crack the top 20 on debut.
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It was a good month for 7 Plus, with a 30% jump in demand for its content. A key contributor to this rise was a new season of The Rookie, alongside popular legacy content from Law & Order: SVU and Chicago Fire.
It wasn't enough to take top spot from 9Now, despite it suffering a 30% decline in content demand. Mostly this is due to waning interest in LEGO Masters Australia.
SBS On Demand took a big hit, with an in-demand content drop of 50%. Dwindling interest in Alonewas a key contributior. While The Orville, The Handmaid's Tale and The Curse of Oak Island dropped out of the Top 100 completely.
TV charts market share explained
We've also provided a look at the market share for each month. This purely looks at the number of shows each TV service provider has in the top 100 in any given month relative to the demand of each of those shows.
The TV service in first place would be the app with the biggest percentage of shows based on consumer demand for that month. But it does not take into account the price of accessing those shows.
Note: Each month's chart reflects the previous month's data. So, April 2023 charts reflect data collected from 1–31 March.
Best streaming service for top TV shows
It's hard to make a sweeping statement about a definitive best streaming service in Australia as people sign up to them for different reasons. But 2 constants are price and content. It's those pillars we've used as the foundation of our charts above, and our guide to the best streaming services in Australia.
We've compared 24 streaming services to help you narrow down your search. With the help of our friends at Parrot Analytics, we've determined the best streaming services in Australia based on the quality of programming and their cost. This means the results are based purely on numbers – no personal bias included.
Foxtel Now keeps its stranglehold at the top of category with 28 shows in the top 100.
BINGE also remains unmoved, still only being behind Foxtel.
Paramount Plus has made its podium debut in this category. It has been able to knock off Netflix thanks to some of its new releases like Yellowjackets and longstanding favourites such as NCIS.
Disney Plus came in at 4th place not far off Paramount Plus. However, the drop off to 5th was substantial with Netflix, Stan and Prime Video grouped closely together.
High number of in-demand shows compared to library size
Lower cost compared to a lot of streaming services
Has 3 of top 10 most in-demand shows
We used data from Parrot Analytics' enterprise audience analytics dataset, measuring audience demand for the top 100 TV shows in Australia. This is gathered from sources such as photo-sharing sites, fan and critic rating sites, social media, downloading/streaming sites, social video sites, wikis and informational and blogging sites.
We then combined this data with Finder's own streaming databases that measure the number of TV shows on a streaming service to quantify which service carried the most titles in the top 100 and their relative popularity weighed against the price.
Finder looked at these 24 streaming services in Australia:
Finder was given access to the top 100 TV series popularity data from Parrot Analytics' enterprise audience analytics dataset. Parrot Analytics compares the demand that exists for each series in Australia against the average TV show. To access a "Lite" version of Parrot Analytics' audience demand measurement system for TV shows, movies and talent, check out DEMAND360 Lite.
Best streaming service for HD content value
Our selection for the best streaming service in Australia for HD content value uses Parrot Analytics' Global TV Demand data plus the cost of each streaming service where you can view in HD and features at least 2 simultaneous streams. As cost was a determining factor in this, free-to-air streaming services are excluded from the results.
Paramount Plus is perched at the top of our rankings for content value, finally knocking off Prime Video.
Disney Plus is another service that benefits from having only 1 plan that automatically offers HD and a high number of in-demand shows. This saw it jump Prime Video in April's data.
Prime Video is now the number 3 streaming service regarding content value in HD. It's worth noting that for this calculation we still used Prime Video's $6.99 a month price point. With the Prime Video price going up in May it could drop down the rankings next month.
Each service was given a monthly value score based on its monthly price and the number of in-demand shows it had in the top 100.
The monthly value score involved the number of in-demand shows divided by the monthly cost of the streaming service.
We used HD viewing as a baseline experience. If a service has multiple plans, we chose the cheapest plan where HD was available, but it needed to have a minimum of 2 simultaneous streams.
Even though Netflix's Basic with Ads plan is available in HD, it is not counted in this category as it's the only streaming service where you specifically pay for ads. It's not on an equal footing with the other services featured here.
Any discounts during the data period were not considered – only the standard monthly price of a streaming service in Australia.
As the cost per month was a criterion, free streaming services are not ranked in this category.
Best streaming service for overall quality of TV shows
Our selection for the best service for overall quality of shows is based on the percentage of the top 100 in-demand shows a streaming service has had in relation to the total number of shows in its catalogue.
So while a streaming service could have a higher overall number of titles, they're not all going to be winners. That's why the best in this instance is not based on the number of titles in a streaming service's library but on the quality of these shows.
Thanks to its popularity in April, Paramount Plus has been able to make it 3 from 3. Despite it not being the biggest streaming service on the market, it still packs a punch. It has been boosted up our rankings leapfrogging both Apple TV and Disney Plus thanks to the success of new Australian original Last King of the Cross, South Park and lesser-known shows like Mayor of Kingstown and Yellowjackets.
Apple TV Plus's mantra is quality over quantity and it has paid off as it's ranked the best streaming service for the quality of its TV shows. However, this is because of only the small number of shows on the service, with only 98 in total. The number of in-demand shows is only 2 for April: Ted Lasso and Shrinking. The likes of For All Mankind, Shantaram, See and Slow Horses are no longer on the list.
Disney Plus is still sitting inside the top 3. It has a constant stream of shows that people are loving. However, Andor is the only recent release. Shows like Station 19, Grey's Anatomy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and 9-1-1 are helping prop it up. With news that Disney might start getting rid of old shows off its service, it may jump further up for this category, by trimming the fat.
It may be shocking rather than surprising but Netflix came in dead last in April for quality of shows. Original series Stranger Things is still adored by Aussies, but no other Netflix originals made the top 100 which punished Netflix this month.
We were very surprised Beef didn't crack the list. Netflix can expect more positive May results with the likes of Queen Charlotte.
We calculated the collections of 24 streaming services daily to determine the number of TV shows in their libraries.
Using this number, we could then calculate the percentage of the top 100 in-demand shows a service has in relation to their whole catalogue – the number of in-demand shows divided by the number of TV shows in its catalogue.
The top 100 in-demand shows are provided by Parrot Analytics.
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Best TV app June 2023 chart analysis
Let's take a closer look at the top stories to emerge from this month's charts.
Winners
Taking out a 6th straight month in the number one position, Paramount Plus more-or-less held steady in June 2023. Yellowjackets continues to perform for the service, nestled safely in the top 5 most in-demand shows of the month. South Parkalso held strong in the top 10. Last King of the Cross continues to do well, supported by relative newcomers 1923, Star Trek: Picard and Rabbit Hole. It wasn't all glory, with Tulsa King sliding, and newcomer Fatal Attraction only just scraping into the top 70. Still, Paramount Plus is a home to 25% of the most in-demand shows that have debuted in 2023, clearly leading that category. Combined with its attractive price, it's no wonder its value remains so strong.
Prime Video had a timely upshoot in value, considering a price rise will kick in by next month's charts. The arrival of Citadel at 49 and Jury Duty at 95, alongside renewed interest in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel at 33, can be thanked. It drove the value of Prime Video up over 28%, closer to the scores it was achieving at the turn of the year. It will need some big new releases, however, to not take a significant hit to its value when the price goes up.
Despite having a critically acclaimed library of exclusive content, Apple TV Plus has struggled to see that reflect in a strong market share of in-demand content. This month, however, it saw 86% growth, hitting its highest value score to date. The continued love for Ted Lasso, which took 2nd spot this month, is a significant contributor. However, a solid debut for Silo, and new season interest in For All Mankind also played roles. Shrinking held firm, too. It's worth noting that Apple TV Plus is the least reliant of all the service providers on older legacy content (just 19%) to achieve its value proposition.
The gap between sister products Foxtel Now and BINGE is now consistently just fractions. It's evidence that when it comes to content that's in-demand, the difference between the two really just comes down to price. Both services claim the biggest market share of most in-demand shows again this month. Succession is the star performer, taking top spot. But concerning for the platform is the underperformance of new debuts in 2023. They only have one 2023 show in the Top 100, and that's long-since-peaked The Last of Us. Barry, Bluey and Vanderpump Rules did well for the streamers this month. And there was a big resurgence in Mr. Inbetween, which re-entered the charts at 14. The White Lotus, has continued to slide.
Losers
Netflix didn't see another slide this month, but there was only minimal growth. Not enough has emerged on the platform to boost confidence in the wake of its password crackdown. The streamer barely holds 6% of the market share of most in-demand TV content. And almost 50% of it is old content, too. The company's only 2023 debut in the top 100 is Bebefinn, with Stranger Things and The Blacklist fans doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
There's more to be alarmed with over at Disney Plus as the company saw its value drop 19% to its lowest score since the inception of the Australian TV Streaming Charts. It's partly due to the streamer's category-high reliance on legacy shows and old seasons, which makes up over 50% of its value score. Not a single show that debuted in 2023 made the top 100 this month. The Mandalorian and The Owl House have held firm in the top 10, but elsewhere, exclusive new shows are sliding. This includes The Simpsons, and Star Wars spin-offs Andor and The Bad Batch.
Stan had another month to forget. It doesn't have a single new 2023 show in the top 100.
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Looking at the free apps, it was another huge month for 9Now, which claimed top honours for a 2nd month in a row. LEGO Masters Australia continued to do well, but news programming 60 Minutes, Today and A Current Affair were also popular.
While MasterChef made a splash for 10 Play, ultimately the app went south with 7 Plus and ABC iView. On the up, however, was SBS On Demand. It bucked the trend with 26% growth, thanks largely to a strong debut for Aloneat 46.
Best TV app May 2023 chart analysis
Let's take a closer look at the top stories to emerge from this month's charts.
Winners
With another small jump in value, Paramount Plus continues its grip on top spot this month, securing a 5th number 1 ranking in a row. The service continues to benefit from a number of big releases and its $89.99 annual subscription fee. South Park and Yellowjackets continue to hold top 10 spots. There was an impressive debut for Rabbit Hole at 23, which joined 1923 in the top 30. The main reason for the improve was the arrival of Star Trek: Picard on the service, which was formerly a Prime Video exclusive.
Sister products Foxtel Now and BINGE closely fought out the top spot for overall market share of in-demand content. This despite last month's winner The Last of Us plummeting from 1st to 16th. Succession continues to soar for the service. And while there was no big addition to either service, new seasons of Barryand Snowfall saw both re-enter the top 100. Otherwise both services continue to lean on the last seasons of big hitters like The White Lotus, Spongebob, The Walking Dead and House of the Dragon.
There was a slight bump in interest for Apple TV Plus, mostly thanks to the continued success of Ted Lasso.
Losers
Amazon's Prime Video service is in a slump. It managed to just hold onto 2nd spot, but suffered a 23% drop in value. With a planned price hike on the horizon, that slide is set to continue. Alarmingly only 3 shows – Daisy Jones & The Six, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and Star Trek: Picard from the top 100 debuted this decade, with the latter no longer exclusive. The service is starting to rely too heavily on legacy content like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire and Doctor Who.
To be fair, there was a bit of slump across the board through April. Disney Plus saw an overall popularity slide despite The Mandalorian taking top spot with its latest season and The Owl House and The Simpsons holding firm in the top 20. There were drops for Family Guy, Andor and The Bad Batch.
Stan, Netflix and Funimation also saw minor drops in content popularity. Netflix had a small win with The Night Agent landing at 34 on debut, but alarmingly the only other shows released on the service this decade to make the top 100 were top 10 hit Shadow and Bone and Bebefinn.
It's worse for Stan, which only has Poker Face making a splash from this decade's debut series, and that just crept in at 100th place.
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Looking at the free apps, it was a big month for 9Now, which surged 3 spots to claim top honours for the month. It knocked ABC iview off the summit, mostly thanks to demand for Married at First Sight and LEGO Masters Australia surging.
Best TV app April 2023 chart analysis
Let's take a closer look at the top stories to emerge from this month's charts.
Winners
The rise and rise of Paramount Plus continues, with not only its 4th consecutive month in the number 1 spot, but a 5th consecutive month of growth in market share of the top 100 most in-demand shows. When weighted against its annual price of $89.99 a year, Paramount Plus is the best bang for buck app in Australia this month. South Park surged into the top 10, while the new season of Yellowjackets snagged a top 30 spot. 1923, Last King of The Cross, Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King continue to do well, too.
BINGE returns to top spot in the overall market share of in-demand content, just a shade above compatriot Foxtel Now. The Last of Us is the most popular show in Australia, while Succession also proved a hit this month for the TV streaming app. We have seen an over-reliance on legacy content from both these providers. Young Sheldon, Doctor Who, Paw Patrol, Taskmaster and Law & Order: SVU do a lot of the heavy lifting. While big hitters like The White Lotus, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and House of the Dragon have all seen a slide in demand, Letterkenny did have a solid debut.
Prime Video did top the market share charts for 2023 debut series. With 18.17% of the most popular new (calendar year 2023) series, it just pipped Paramount Plus at 17.61%.
It was a good month for Disney Plus, with nearly 25% growth in value to an all-time high of 60. A new season of The Mandalorian is the biggest contributor. However, there continues to be strong love for The Owl House, The Simpsons and Family Guy. While Star Wars entries Andor and The Bad Batch have also seen strong demand.
CrunchyRoll received its highest value score ever this month with 22, buoyed by My Hero Academia, One Piece and Attack on Titan.
Losers
The downward slide of Netflix has continued. While the service did see a slight 6% increase in value, it's still half of where it was 6 months ago. Young Sheldon and One Piece were the best performers for the service, with Stranger Things continuing to slide. Shadow and Bone was the shining light for the service, with a top 20 debut for its newest season.
Despite the strong debut for Shrinking, demand for Apple TV Plus programming has continued to slide this month. Ted Lasso's place in the top 5 kicking the app's major goal.
Meanwhile Poker Facedidn't debut for Stan as strongly as the TV service provide would have hoped, just scrapping into the top 100. Stan instead leaning on Yellowstone, Breaking Bad, The Flash, Better Caul Saul and The Handmaid's Tale.
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On the free app charts, ABC iview secured its first number 1 spot, adding to its 93% growth in March with a further 25% gain. The popularity of Bluey, Doctor Who and Sesame Street played big roles.
Best streaming services Australia FAQs
According to Finder's own data, Netflix was the most popular streaming service in Australia. It was almost double the next most popular in Stan. Not far behind in third and fourth were Prime Video and Disney Plus respectively. Other popular services include Foxtel Now and Apple TV Plus.
Finder has weighed up the options and put together a complete Netflix vs Stan guide to see which one is right for you.
Chris Stead is the innovations editor at Finder. He is a gaming, tech and sports journalist with more than 24 years of writing and editing experience. He has previously worked at Game Informer, GamePro, Maxim, MCV Pacific, Gameplayer, Grab It, the University of New South Wales, Krash, It Girl and Fortnite Magazine. He has contributed to IGN, GameSport, NBN, Rooster Teeth, Fandom, Sydney Morning Herald, FilmINK, Brag, Popular Science, Foxtel, PC World, Hyper and Red Bull. Chris has a Bachelor of Advanced Science in Biology from the University of Sydney. A father of three, Chris has a passion for travel, photography and surfing.
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