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What was it?
CNN's standalone streaming service. Launched with original programming and live news. Dead in 30 days.
What happened?
Warner Bros. Discovery killed CNN+ less than a month after launch following the Discovery merger. $300M+ wasted.
Migration Guide
CNN content on Max (HBO), YouTube, or CNN.com free tier.
Timeline & context
CNN+ shut down in April 2022, 4 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did CNN+ shut down?
Warner Bros. Discovery killed CNN+ less than a month after launch following the Discovery merger. $300M+ wasted.
What should I migrate CNN+ to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to CNN+?
Not among the tracked alternatives.