Popular OTT platform Netflix, which opened two days of free viewing called ``StreamFest'' last weekend, saw eight mobile downloads of the app in India. According to figures released by analytics firm Apptopia, Netflix saw a 2570% increase in downloads compared to the previous week. Globally, the streaming platform recorded 1.3 million downloads during the free trial period. “StreamFest has brought the Netflix mobile app to its lifetime high in terms of global and Indian daily downloads with 1.3M and 800k respectively,” Apptopia said. He noted that it was not clear at this time how many of those users would become paid subscribers. During StreamFest, Netflix had to limit the number of StreamFest viewers so that whoever entered would have the best experience. But in an attempt to keep everyone logged in, Netflix posted a message (Tweet): "Due to the overwhelming response to StreamFest, you may see the message 'StreamFest is at full capacity.'" You can give us your email address. email or phone number at http://Netflix.com/StreamFest and we'll let you know within a week when you can get your two days of Netflix for free." Extended StreamFest to Monday and Tuesday first.
StreamFest for two more days
But now it has officially extended StreamFest for another 48 hours, starting at 9am on December 9 and ending at 8.59am on December 11. Users can sign up on the web or in the Android app, but can then sign in on any device to watch Netflix. Anyone in India can watch all the blockbuster movies, top serials, award-winning documentaries and entertaining reality TV shows for two full days. < p lang="en" dir="ltr">Over the weekend, Netflix gave all of India a free trial and called it "StreamFest". #StreamFest brought the @netflix mobile app to its peak lifetime in terms of global and Indian daily downloads with 1.3M and 800,000 respectively. Learn more here: https://t.co/E0LJn86opT pic.twitter.com/bD7xVFk2uq December 8, 2020 In India, Netflix is expected to end the year with 4,6 million paying subscribers. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced last year that Netflix would invest Rs 3.000 billion in Indian content. In September this year, Netflix India partnered with Jio to offer a free mobile-only subscription to postpaid subscribers, starting at Rs 399 a month and up. "India is the only country where we are launching a mobile-only plan. The country is a pillar for us. With the huge increase in population, the rise in the middle class, and all the fun we can create in India, it's an important game. on Netflix books, ”said the company Via: Apptopia