Why Pluto TV shows ads
Pluto TV, which is owned by Paramount, does not charge a subscription. Advertisers pay for the breaks, and that keeps its live channels and on-demand library free to watch.
A free Pluto TV account lets you save favourites and continue where you left off, but it does not remove ads.
Ads on live channels and on demand
| Where you watch | How ads work |
|---|---|
| Live TV channels | Channels run to a schedule, like broadcast TV, with ad breaks built into the programming. |
| On Demand | The films and episodes you choose include ad breaks during the title. |
| Ad-free option | None. Pluto TV does not sell an ad-free plan. |
We could not find an official figure from Pluto TV for minutes of ads per hour, and the number of breaks can vary by title and channel.
Can you pay to watch Pluto TV without ads?
No. Pluto TV has no paid tier that removes ads from its service.
In 2023, Walmart+ began offering its members a rotating selection of Pluto TV titles without ads. That covered a small set of titles, not the whole service, so check Walmart+ to see whether the benefit is still offered.
How to watch Pluto TV with fewer ads in Chrome
BingeLift is a free Chrome extension that includes Pluto TV. For on-demand films and shows on the Pluto TV website, it removes ad segments from the stream and adjusts Pluto TV’s ad countdown and timeline to match. Its Pluto TV support was checked on Pluto TV in the United States.
- Install BingeLift from the Chrome Web Store on your computer.
- Open pluto.tv in Chrome and go to the On Demand section.
- Choose a film or episode. If Pluto TV was already open, refresh the page first.
- Press play. Use the BingeLift popup to turn Pluto TV on or off at any time.
Some ads may still appear when Pluto TV changes how it delivers them. If that happens, check that the title is on demand and the Pluto TV switch is on, then refresh. The Pluto TV ad blocker page lists exactly what BingeLift covers.
What an extension cannot change
- Live TV channels. BingeLift’s Pluto TV support is for on-demand films and shows, not live channels.
- The Pluto TV apps. Extensions do not run inside the Pluto TV app on phones, tablets, smart TVs or games consoles.
- Other browsers. BingeLift is built for Google Chrome on a computer.
If a film stops playing, switch BingeLift off for Pluto TV and refresh. The playback help steps cover the rest.
Pluto TV ads: common questions
Is Pluto TV really free?
Yes, Pluto TV is free to watch. It is funded by ads rather than a subscription, so there is nothing to pay and no ad-free tier to buy.
Does Pluto TV have ads on demand?
Yes, Pluto TV’s on-demand films and episodes include ad breaks, as do its live channels.
Does Tubi or Pluto TV have fewer ads?
There is no reliable like-for-like comparison. Tubi says its breaks add up to about 4 to 8 minutes per hour, but we could not find a comparable official figure from Pluto TV. Both are free and ad-supported. Read Does Tubi have ads? for Tubi’s figures.
Can BingeLift block ads on Pluto TV Live?
No, BingeLift does not block ads on Pluto TV’s live channels. Its Pluto TV support is for on-demand films and shows.
Can I block ads in the Pluto TV app on my TV?
No, BingeLift cannot block ads in the Pluto TV TV or phone app. It works on the Pluto TV website in Chrome on your computer.