How to Get Paramount Plus for Free Through Roku in 2024

You can sign up for a free trial of the service through Roku, but don't expect to get the service for free indefinitely.
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The streaming landscape can be a little complicated these days, with a ton of different services and a variety of devices to stream said services on. One of the more popular options is Roku, which has a number of TVs and streaming media players, as well as the ability to watch via the web or Roku mobile apps.

Roku has plenty to offer that can help you consolidate all your streaming services into one spot for ease of use, though. Paramount Plus is just one of those options, so if you're interested in the service's lineup, keep reading for all the details you need.

Best Paramount Plus Deals

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Paramount Plus 50% Off Deal


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Store: Paramount+
Price: $2.50 per month for 12 months

New and returning subscribers save 50% off one of two annual plans. Choose from the Paramount+ Essential for $29.99 or the Paramount+ with Showtime for $59.99; note that after the first year, your subscription will auto-renew at the then-current price.


Other Paramount Plus Deals


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Store: Paramount+
Price: $5.99 per month

Actively enrolled students just need to verify their status at the above link. Then they can get the Paramount Plus Essential plan for just $5.99 per month — a 25% savings over the regular price.



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Store: Paramount+
Price: Free

Most of the time you can only get a 1-week trial of either Paramount Plus plan; however, if you use code "OGGMPZR3YBW" when you sign up, you can get a whole month of Paramount Plus Essential for free. After that, your subscription will continue for $7.99 per month.


How to Get Paramount Plus for Free Through Roku

If you're already using a Roku device or watching content on The Roku Channel, you can add Paramount Plus to it in order to keep things consolidated for ease. You'll receive the same length of a free trial whether you sign up directly via Paramount Plus or Roku, so pick the method which suits your needs best. If you're ready to get started, you can head to the Paramount Plus Roku page and click "See all plans" to get started.

Remember that if you aren't ready to commit, you'll need to cancel your Paramount Plus subscription before your week-long trial is up — otherwise, you'll be charged $7.99 per month for Paramount Plus Essential or $12.99 per month for Paramount Plus with Showtime.

How to Sign Up for Free Paramount Plus Through Roku

The sign up process is relatively simple. Here are the steps you'll need to take:

  1. Search for Paramount+ on The Roku Channel app through your Roku player, Roku TV, or just using your mobile device.
  2. If you're on mobile, you'll need to download the Roku iOS or Android app.
  3. You can also sign up via The Roku Channel.
  4. Once you've searched and found Paramount Plus via one of these methods, follow the prompts to complete your sign up.
Once your signup is complete, remember you'll have seven days to explore the Paramount Plus offerings before you'll be charged. If you're not sold, be sure to cancel your subscription before then (more on that below).

What Else Is Free Through Roku?

Roku is known for offering different kinds of free trials, so it's worth keeping an eye out for the return of special promotions we've seen in the past. For instance, in September 2023, Roku was offering a free 3-month subscription to Apple TV+ for Roku device owners. And just a couple of weeks later, new users could snag a 6-month membership to DoorDash (a DashPass) for free as long as they had a Roku account with a Roku streaming or smart home device linked to it. Be sure to watch for these kinds of promotions to return, especially around big shopping holidays.

More to Know About Getting Paramount Plus via Roku

How Much Is Paramount Plus on Roku?

Whether you sign up via Paramount Plus directly or through Roku, the price for new subscribers will be the same. Recently, Paramount Plus has increased its subscription prices, with the Paramount Plus Essential plan now at $7.99 per month instead of $5.99 per month and the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan now at $12.99 per month instead of $11.99 per month.

SEE ALSO: Paramount Plus Student Discount: Join for 25% off in 2024

However, in both cases, the annual cost remains the same, with Paramount Plus Essential coming in at $59.99 and the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan going for $119.99 per year.

How to Watch Paramount Plus on a Roku Device

Roku as a streaming platform is pretty versatile — because of that you can watch Paramount Plus via Roku through the following devices:

  • Roku TVs
  • Roku streaming players
  • On the web at TheRokuChannel.com
  • Via the Roku mobile app on Android or iOS
If you need more information, you can also find a list of specific supported devices on the Paramount Plus website.

If you're an existing Paramount Plus subscriber and you just need to know how to stream the content via your Roku device, it's simple.

  1. Install the Paramount+ channel and launch it via your Roku device.
  2. Sign into your account with your email and password you used to sign up for Paramount+.
  3. You should then be taken to the Paramount+ homescreen and can start streaming your selected content.

How to Cancel Paramount Plus on Roku

If you signed up for Paramount Plus via your Roku streaming device, cancelling should be relatively simple.

  1. Navigate to your homescreen on your Roku device.
  2. Choose the Paramount+ channel and then press the asterisk "*" button on your Roku remote.
  3. Click "Manage Subscription".
  4. Choose "Cancel Subscription".
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
Still need some help? You can find more information on the Roku Support page.

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Julie Ramhold
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