The Roku Channel
| Developer | Roku, Inc. |
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| Type | Over-the-top media service |
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| Platform(s) | List of platforms
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| Status | Active |
| Members | 145 million people (2024) |
| Pricing model | Free with ad support, optional paid subscriptions |
| Availability | United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom |
| Website | therokuchannel |
The Roku Channel is an over-the-top video streaming service available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the UK. The service was launched in 2017, and is owned and operated by Roku, Inc. It is the most popular free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in the U.S., reportedly reaching 145 million people, as of 2024.
The Roku Channel includes over 500 free channels, more than 80,000 free movies and shows, and access to paid content. The service can be streamed using streaming players and smart TVs from Roku as well as other providers, through the Roku mobile app, or via web browsers running on PCs, tablets or mobile phones.