Netflix Windows application is changing

Netflix is ​​reportedly planning to remove the ability to download content for offline viewing by updating its Windows app. This update can be a big disadvantage, especially for users who like to watch content while traveling or when there is no internet connection.

Netflix may remove download feature from Windows app

The official Netflix app for Windows allows users to pre-download content so they can watch 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 the information shared by X (formerly Twitter) user Artem Russakovskii, the following warning appears in Netflix’s Windows application: “Coming soon: A new Windows app experience. The update includes access to live events, compatibility with ad-supported plans, and more! Download support will no longer be available, but you can still watch TV shows and movies offline on supported mobile devices.”

If this information is true, it is bad news for users. However, another user on the same platform, Trevor62271128, points out that a similar warning does not mention that download support will be removed. This causes confusion and uncertainty as to whether Netflix will actually remove this feature.

It is also possible that Netflix is ​​notifying users who actively use the download feature about this change. According to Trevor62271128, he does not use the download feature and therefore it is thought that Netflix may have skipped this part.

Another possibility is that Netflix is ​​doing A/B testing to measure user reactions. This method is frequently used by companies to understand how users will react to possible changes.

If you are using the download feature in Netflix’s Windows application, if you do not want this feature to be removed, it may be useful to give your feedback by sending a message to Netflix. User feedback can influence companies’ decisions and help preserve this important feature.

As a result, although there is no clear information about this potential change of Netflix, users’ reactions and feedback may be decisive in this process. Whatever Netflix’s final decision is, it is important for users to be aware of such changes and react when necessary.