Netflix is reportedly planning to update its Windows app to remove the ability to download content for offline viewing. This update could be a big disadvantage for users who like to watch content, especially when traveling or when there is no internet connection.
Netflix may remove the download feature in the Windows app
The official Netflix app for Windows allows users to download content in advance so they can watch content without an internet connection. However, according to online reports, Netflix is planning to remove this feature. If true, this would be a significant setback for the large number of subscribers who watch Netflix on their laptops.
According to information shared by X (formerly Twitter) user Artem Russakovskii, Netflix’s Windows app displays the following warning: “Coming soon: A new Windows app experience. The update includes access to live events, compatibility with ad-supported plans, and more! Download support will be gone, but you can still watch TV shows and movies offline on supported mobile devices.”
If this information is true, it’s bad news for users. However, another user on the same platform, Trevor62271128, notes that a similar warning does not mention the removal of download support. This causes confusion and creates uncertainty as to whether Netflix will actually remove the feature.
It’s also possible that Netflix is notifying users who actively use the download feature of this change. According to Trevor62271128, he doesn’t use the download feature himself, so Netflix may have missed this part.
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Another possibility is that Netflix is doing A/B testing to gauge user reactions. This method is often used by companies to understand how users will react to possible changes.
If you use the download feature on Netflix’s Windows app, it may be useful to send a message to Netflix to give feedback if you don’t want this feature to be removed. User feedback can influence companies’ decisions and help preserve this important feature.
As a result, while there is no clear information about this potential change by Netflix, users’ reactions and feedback could be decisive in this process. Regardless of Netflix’s final decision, it is important for users to be aware of such changes and react when necessary.
