Does Paramount Plus have a free trial?

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Paramount Plus has brought back its free trial offer. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

Paramount Plus is your one-stop shop for all things CBS and Showtime. Whether you're hoping to spend some time marathoning the studio's big blockbusters like Star Trek, catching up on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars or want to take a peek at new original series, it's all in one place.

If you want to try out the best streaming service for classic movies before committing to a monthly or annual subscription plan, then you're in luck because it has brought back its best introductory offer that lets you try out the platform for free for seven days.

Given that the service has more than 30,000 hours of TV shows and movies across Paramount's staple networks, including BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, as well as the Hollywood studio's movie library, licensed films and more, you definitely won't be able to get through everything on the platform in the trial period.

The good news is that if you do want to sign up after the trial, there are Black Friday streaming deals on the way, which Paramount Plus does usually tend to offer. In the meantime, the Paramount Plus free trial offers a great way to sample the best Paramount Plus shows and best Paramount Plus movies before you sign up for a monthly or annual subscription.

Steps for how to get a Paramount Plus free trial

  • Visit the Paramount Plus app or site
  • Sign-in or create a new Paramount Plus account
  • Start your Paramount Plus free trial

Step by step guide for how to get a Paramount Plus free trial

Visit the Paramount Plus app or site

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Visit the Paramount Plus site on a computer or mobile device and press the blue button marked 'Get Started'. This will take you to a new page that will list out the steps for you, including creating an account, selecting a plan and confirming your subscription. Click continue and you'll be prompted to fill out your name, email address and to create a password. You can also sign up for a Paramount Plus free trial through the app on a supported-device.

Sign-in or create a new Paramount Plus account

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Once you've filled in the form with your details, you'll be taken to a new page that will ask you to select a plan. The Paramount Plus free trial offer is only available on the 'Basic' with ads and 'Standard' without ads plans, and not its 'Premium' tier (also known as 'With Showtime' in the US). Select the plan you'd like to try out for free.

Start your Paramount Plus free trial

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After you've selected the Paramount Plus plan you'd like to try, you'll then need to enter your billing information to be able to click the 'Start Paramount Plus' button. Don't worry, you will not be charged until your free trial expires, but it's important to make sure you remember to cancel before it ends otherwise your account will automatically sign up to the plan you originally picked.

How to get a Paramount Plus free trial: FAQs

RuPaul for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7 promo

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What is the cheapest way to get Paramount Plus after your free trial?

Once your Paramount Plus free trial ends, there are a few options available that help secure you access to the service for an affordable rate.

Sign up for Paramount Plus and pay annually for its 'Essential' or 'With Showtime' plan and you can save 23%, starting from just $59.99 a year.

We recommend the 'Premium' / 'With Showtime' plan for Paramount Plus, which combines both Paramount Plus and Showtime's library of content. Save by subscripting to its annual plan for $119.99 a year.

You'll then be able to add popular series like The First Lady, Billions, and Dexter: New Blood to your watchlist.

Alternatively, if you subscribe to Walmart Plus or are thinking about it, members get Paramount Plus for free as a part of their package.

Sam Elliot in 1883, the Yellowstone prequel series

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What can I watch on Paramount Plus?

Funnelling in content from CBS and Paramount, as well as its other associated networks, Paramount Plus is also home to a ton of Original TV shows and movies, including: 1883, Star Trek: Strange New WorldS, Halo, The Offer, The Fairy Odd Parents: Fairly Odder, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run and more.

It's also the place to watch lots of sporting coverage such as UEFA Champions League and Europa football, NFL, March Madness, and The Women's Cup.

And movie watchers are catered for, too, with options for all ages and interests. Discover old favorites like Anchorman, Catch Me If You Can, Mean Girls, and Top Gun. There are also newer releases including Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

For a full rundown of the most eye-catching content on the service, check out our full guide to the best Paramount Plus shows.

Alice Marshall
eCommerce Editor

Alice is eCommerce Editor at Future with a focus on streaming services, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max, and VPN. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.

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