How to upgrade your Paramount Plus subscription

You upgrade your Paramount Plus plan by going to your account settings, selecting your current plan, and choosing a higher tier. The process takes about two minutes and your new plan usually starts when ready. You can upgrade from the Paramount Plus website, the mobile app, or through the device where you watch (like Roku or Apple TV), though the website is the most straightforward route.

Paramount Plus offers three main subscription tiers: the ad-supported plan (the lowest cost), the ad-free plan, and the ad-free plan with Showtime included. You can move up to any of these at any time. Your billing date stays the same, and you pay a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing cycle—you do not lose money by upgrading mid-month.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Paramount Plus account on the website or app, go to Account Settings, and select Plan Details to see your upgrade options.
  • Upgrading takes effect when ready, and you pay only for the days remaining in your current billing cycle at the new plan's price.
  • You can upgrade through the Paramount Plus website, the mobile app, or directly through the device app (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, etc.).
  • If you subscribed through a third-party service like Apple or Amazon, you must upgrade through that same service, not through Paramount Plus directly.

Upgrading through the Paramount Plus website

Go to paramountplus.com and sign in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, find the Plan Details section and click Change Plan or Manage Plan (the exact wording varies slightly).

You will see all available plans with their prices and features listed side by side. Click the plan you want to upgrade to. Paramount Plus will show you the prorated charge for the remainder of your billing cycle and ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the upgrade is complete and your new plan is active when ready.

Upgrading through the Paramount Plus mobile app

Open the Paramount Plus app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon (usually in the bottom right corner). Select Account Settings or My Account. Look for Plan or Subscription and tap Manage Plan or Change Plan.

The app will display your current plan and the available upgrades. Tap the plan you want, review the prorated charge, and confirm the upgrade. On some devices, the app may direct you to a web browser to complete the transaction, which is normal.

Upgrading through a device app or third-party service

If you watch Paramount Plus through a device app like Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Google TV, you can often upgrade directly within that app. Open the app, go to Settings or Account, and look for Subscription or Plan. The steps are similar to the mobile app process.

However, if you originally subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or another third-party service, you must upgrade through that same service, not through Paramount Plus. For example, if you subscribed through Apple's App Store, go to your Apple ID settings, find Subscriptions, locate Paramount Plus, and select Change Plan there. The same rule applies to Amazon Prime Video Channels, Google Play, and other third-party platforms.

Understanding the three Paramount Plus plans

The ad-supported plan is the lowest-cost option and includes all Paramount Plus content, but you will see advertisements during shows and movies. This plan is a good choice if you do not mind ads and want to keep your monthly cost low.

The ad-free plan removes all advertisements and costs more per month. You get the same content library as the ad-supported plan, just without interruptions. This is the middle-tier option.

The ad-free plan with Showtime includes everything in the ad-free plan plus access to Showtime's full channel and content library. Showtime includes original series, movies, and sports programming. This is the highest tier and costs the most per month.

What happens to your billing after you upgrade

Your billing date does not change when you upgrade. If your next billing date is in 10 days and you upgrade today, you will be charged a prorated amount for those 10 days at the new plan's price. On your next regular billing date, you will be charged the full monthly price for your new plan.

For example, if you are on the ad-supported plan and upgrade to the ad-free plan with Showtime, and your next billing date is in 10 days, you might be charged $5 for the 10 days remaining. Then, 10 days from now, you will be charged the full monthly price for the ad-free plan with Showtime.

Downgrading your plan instead of upgrading

If you want to move to a lower-cost plan instead of upgrading, the process is the same: go to Account Settings, select Plan Details, and choose the plan you want. Downgrades take effect on your next billing date, not when ready. You will not receive a refund for the difference between your current plan and the lower-cost plan for the current billing cycle.

For example, if you are on the ad-free plan with Showtime and downgrade to the ad-supported plan, your current billing cycle continues at the higher price. When your next billing date arrives, you will start paying the lower price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upgrade if I subscribed through a third-party service like Apple or Amazon?

Yes, but you must upgrade through that same service. If you subscribed through Apple's App Store, go to your Apple ID settings and find Subscriptions. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, go to your Amazon account and manage your channel subscriptions there. Paramount Plus cannot process upgrades for third-party subscriptions.

Will I lose my watchlist or viewing history if I upgrade?

No. Your watchlist, viewing history, and all saved preferences stay exactly the same when you upgrade. Upgrading only changes your plan tier and removes or adds features like ads or Showtime access.

How long does it take for an upgrade to take effect?

Your upgrade takes effect when ready after you confirm it. You should see your new plan active in your account settings right away, and you can start watching ad-free content (if you upgraded to an ad-free plan) or access Showtime (if you added it) within minutes.

What if I upgrade and then want to cancel?

You can cancel your Paramount Plus subscription at any time through your Account Settings. If you cancel during a billing cycle, you keep access until the end of that cycle. You will not receive a refund for the prorated upgrade charge you already paid.

Can I upgrade for just one month and then downgrade?

Yes. You can upgrade to any plan and downgrade whenever you want. Keep in mind that downgrades take effect on your next billing date, not when ready, so plan your timing accordingly if you want to avoid paying for a higher tier longer than you need to.