Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV are the only services that still offer free trials
Netflix appears to be bringing back its beloved free trial offer after nearly six years away – but there's a catch for British viewers.
Previously, you had the ability to test drive the streaming service for up to 30 days in a free trial. It was ideal to watch a few shows and movies for free without the commitment of a full subscription — that is, until they sunset the offering in December 2019.
But now the streaming giant's promotion appears to have cropped up again in select countries, though the UK and US have been left out of the experiment.
And it appears to be a bit of a mixed bag for those who can access it and for how long, too.
Some new users are seeing a generous 30-day trial pop up during sign-up, while others are only being offered seven or 14 days to explore the platform's catalogue. The offer is also exclusively for people who've never had a Netflix account before.
Users have taken to Reddit, with one writing: "Netflix is offering 30 days free with any plan."
However, others are writing: "Half true," as they're only being offered a 14-day trial.
So far, the free trials have appeared for those living in Brazil, the Netherlands, and India.
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When asked about the return of free trials, a Netflix spokesperson told What's on Netflix: "We regularly test promotions to help prospective members experience the value of Netflix."
It turns out the process is pretty straightforward – if you qualify, the offer will simply appear automatically when you're setting up a new account.
If nothing shows up during registration, it means either your country or your device isn't part of the current test.
There's been no formal announcement from Netflix about the rollout, leaving things a bit unclear for potential subscribers hoping to try before they buy.
The UK and the US could be left out of the subscription because they account for the majority of the streaming giant's subscribers. The US boasts the most with 66.7 million, and the UK trails with 18.4 million, according to World Population View.
Other countries with those who have been said to have been offered the trial appear to have anywhere from 4.2 million to 16.6 million subscribers.
When you look up free trial availability for the UK or US on Netflix's online site, this statement pops up: "
Netflix does not offer free trials, but you can change your plan or cancel online at any time if you decide Netflix isn’t for you."
Amazon Prime and Apple TV remain the only two streaming services to still promote free trials. Prime viewers will be treated to 30 free days, whereas Apple TV viewers will get seven days for free.
If you're looking to have access to Netflix without paying for a subscription, it may be worth looking into your broadband package.
Providers like Virgin Media, Sky, and EE all offer packages that will include a subcription to the service at no extra cost.
The move comes at an interesting time for Netflix, which boasts a massive 325 million subscribers worldwide as of January 2026.
That's roughly 130 million more than Disney+ and Hulu combined.
But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the streaming giant this year.
According to Bloomberg, viewing time on the platform grew by less than 2%, and Netflix has only managed a handful of major TV hits in 2026, including His & Hers and Bridgerton season 4.
