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3 Best Browsers for Streaming Shudder on All Your Devices
Choose a browser with robust video playback features
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Shudder is a pretty coolvideo-on-demand streaming servicethat specializes in horror movies. It has a combination of movies and original content, both old and new.
You get classics like John Carpenter’sThe Thingfrom 1982 and George Romero’sNight of the Living Dead, the zombie movie that started it all, from 1968. For exclusives, you get the likes ofThe Queen of Black Magicand the revampedCreepshow.
If you’re a big fan of horror movies, Shudder is highly recommended. You can watch it on the official app which you can get from theGoogle Playand Apple App stores. It’s on Xbox, Roku, and Sling.
Is Shudder free with Amazon Prime?
No, Shudder is not free onAmazon Prime. You can, however, subscribe through Amazon Prime Video Channels by adding the service to your Amazon Prime account.
This means that you’ll have to pay extra to use it on Amazon Prime. There’s also the option to add the service to YouTube TV if you so wish. Plus there’s a seven-day free trial for you to try out Shudder before you commit to buying.
You can watch Shudder on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera One. This guide will tell you which of these browsers is the best for Shudder.
What are the best browsers for Shudder?
Opera One– Lightweight browser that keeps Chrome extensions
Next, we have Opera One. This browser has the unique distinction of supporting Chrome extensions. You can do this by simply downloading the extensions themselves from the Chrome Web Store.
There is indeed an Opera One extension that allows you to install Chrome add-ons, but that has since become obsolete due to the browser’s new native support. So you can enjoy the likes of Scener, Picture-Picture, and more.
Besides the extensions, what makes Opera One better than Chrome is how much of a computer’s resources it takes comparatively. In truth, the amount really isn’t that great,just a few megabytes, but that difference is notable.
Additional features
Opera One
Chrome– Extensions enhanced viewing experience
Kicking things off, we have Google Chrome. This browser is arguably the best one on this list thanks to its robust video playback features. The browser has features that allow you to control video in a different tab.
You can also control whether the movie on Shudder will autoplay, plus it supports Chromecast. You can connect your Chromecast to your Shudder account and then onto your TV.
And what would a Chrome entry be without mentioning the vast library of browser extensions? These add-ons can greatly enhance a viewing experience and we recommend installingScener.
Scener is an extension that lets you host watch parties with your friends where you can all enjoy a horror movie together. It comes highly rated and was even featured on Chrome Web Store for a time.
Additional features
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Firefox– Best security features out of the three
The final entry on this list is Mozilla Firefox. Like Chrome, this browser has its unique extension that enhances the viewing experience. And similarly, you can host watch parties via the aptly namedWatch Party plug-in.
There’s alsoJelly Partywhich some people prefer since it has an in-app chat room and the ability to send emojis on there. It’s definitely one of the more interactive extensions out there.
But where Firefox shines best is in its security measures. The browser has a password manager and tracking protection to stop third-party cookies from following you. This is great to keep your data private.
Additional features
Why is Shudder so laggy?
According to Shudder’s own support page, a laggy video could be due to low internet speeds or too many windows taking up computer resources. They first recommendrunning a speed testto see if your connection meets the 20Mbps requirement.
They also recommend that you close any and all unnecessary windows and apps. These things can cause a slow internet connection. We also recommendclearing out the browser cache.
Let us know your choice in the comments area below.
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
