The CW

The CW

by The CW Network

22K ratings
348 reviews
With Ads#144 in free Entertainment
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 14, 2012
  • September 15, 2026

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About

Stream the latest episodes of popular TV shows, full series, movies, and live sports. Enjoy content the day after broadcast, binge-watch favorites, and discover new films. Access 24/7 programming and manage your viewing with a personal profile.

Latest episodes next-day streaming
Binge full series
Growing movie collection
Live and on-demand sports
24/7 channel programming
Personalized profiles and watchlists
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What users say

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What's New in The CW

4.21.3

September 15, 2026

Enhanced deep linking for a smoother way to jump to your favorite content

Charts

Top Free

📉 144-9

Entertainment

This app dropped -9 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

Events

Read more about All American: The Final Season

All American: The Final Season

Watch now on The CW App.

Aug 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026

Read more about Sullivan's Crossing

Sullivan's Crossing

Maggie’s past returns, threatening her new life.

Jun 16, 2026 Jun 22, 2026

Read more about All American: The Final Season

All American: The Final Season

Watch now on The CW App.

Jul 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026

User reviews

Traumatized by the amount of ads

while providing free access to tv shows, you will get bombarded with ads. I would rather pay a monthly subscription than to watch shows with this many ads.

Can’t watch shows

I’m tryna watch certain shows but it won’t let me

ADS, ADS, & MORE ADS

I wish corporations were held more accountable for the greediness and corruption they commit to their subscribers. Most of their bad reviews are about ads and instead of maybe creating a subscription based service for no ads, they just continue to put 20 million ads per episode. Unbelievable. I’m willing to bet anyone that they do not use their own platform because no one (not even Jesus Christ) can sit here and watch 5 ads every 5 minutes.
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Excellent!

This app is right up there with tubi & pluto free-streaming apps! Actually easier to use than Pluto's live channels, though a bit less content than pluto. Terrific app...Highly recommend!

False claiming

Yeah no this app is blatantly lying about what content they have I’m not one to leave bad reviews or even leave reviews but I’ve been trying to find a way to watch the perks of being a wallflower for free in the US this app was listed as the top free app to watch the movies then when I went back and clicked the link listed on google it brought me to a completely different movie in the app please just don’t false advertise
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Playback stalling and freezing issues

Bug

Incorrect episode resume points

Bug

Orientation and layout problems on tablets

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to watch full seasons of shows

Feature

Improved episode resume and tracking

Feature

Reduced ad frequency and more variety

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content can I stream on this app?

You can stream the latest episodes of primetime shows the day after they air, binge-watch full series from The CW's library, discover new and classic movies, and watch live and on-demand sports like NASCAR, PAC-12 Football, and WWE NXT. The app also offers 24/7 programming channels.

Do I need a cable subscription or credit card to use this app?

No, this app does not require a cable subscription or credit card. It provides access to content directly, making it a hassle-free way to stream your favorite shows and more.

How can I keep track of what I want to watch?

You can create a personal profile after logging in. This allows you to continue watching content across different devices and create a personalized watch list with 'My CW' to easily manage your viewing preferences.

Is this app available on all devices?

The description mentions that you can continue watching content on any device with a profile, suggesting broad compatibility. However, specific device support is not detailed.

What is the cost to use this app?

The app is free to use and does not require a cable subscription or credit card. While the description doesn't explicitly mention in-app purchases, the monetization model is listed as 'free with in-app purchases', suggesting some optional paid content or features may exist.