Paramount+ price history (US)
Plan: Essential (with ads, monthly) · Last checked Sep 14, 2026
Current price
$8.99
per month
Since first recorded
+80%
from $4.99 in 2023
Recorded changes
3
all increases
Timeline
| Effective | Change | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | $7.99 → $8.99Annual Essential $59.99 → $89.99 | +13% | variety.com |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $5.99 → $7.99New subscribers only at first; existing Essential monthly subscribers kept $5.99 | +33% | variety.com |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $4.99 → $5.99Coincided with the Showtime merger | +20% | variety.com |
Get told before the next Paramount+ increase hits your card
Track Paramount+ in Subgrove with the amount you actually pay. You get a reminder before every renewal, and Pro members get a push alert the day we record a new Paramount+ price — with the old and new amounts, so you can decide before the higher charge lands.
Common questions
How much does Paramount+ cost right now?
Paramount+ (Essential (with ads, monthly)) is $8.99 in the US as of Sep 14, 2026. Existing subscribers are usually moved to a new price on their next billing date after an announcement.
When did Paramount+ last raise its price?
On Jan 15, 2026, Paramount+ went from $7.99 to $8.99 (+13%).
How much has Paramount+ gone up since 2023?
From $4.99 in 2023 to $8.99 today — a 80% increase across 3 recorded changes.
Does Subgrove track Paramount+?
Yes. Add Paramount+ to your Subgrove dashboard with the price you pay and its renewal date; you'll get a reminder before each charge, and on the Pro plan a price alert when Paramount+ announces an increase that affects the amount you entered.
Sources
- https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/paramount-to-hike-prices-in-early-2026-1236574467/
- https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-plus-price-streaming-increase-1236046774/
US list price for the plan named. Promotional, bundle and family prices are excluded. Spotted an error or a new increase? Email support@subgrove.com with a link and we'll update the record.