Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Sees Uptick in Sign-Ups

Back in May, Netflix officially announced that it would be cracking down on users for password sharing. Since the news, the streaming giant has defied expectations, seeing sign-ups for Netflix skyrocket.

Sine the crackdown, Netflix has now reported a record subscription growth, despite recently announcing its controversial sharing policies. In a recent report from Variety, the publication reports that U.S. sign-ups are at its highest levels in the last four years. Based on the most recent data from Antenna, Netflix has averaged daily sign-ups of up to 73,000 between May 25-28, which is a 102% increase from the previous 60 days. This number is more of an uptick in subscribers as recorded during the pandemic lockdowns in 2020.

While sign-ups have increased, so have cancellations, which Netflix has warned investors about. The ratio of sign-ups to cancellations have increased 25.6% compared to the previous 60-day period. Netflix’s reforms have involved a stricter definition of a user on its platform. In a statement, Netflix explained, “Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with – your household.” The positive news in sign-ups comes just shortly before Netflix prepares for its annual global fan event in São Paulo, Brazil: Netflix Tudum on June 17. Just recently, Netflix launched the trailer for The Witcher Season 3, also known as Henry Cavill’s farewell to the franchise.

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