3 Best Browsers for Streaming Shudder on All Your Devices
Choose a browser with robust video playback features
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Key notes
- Shudder is the premier streaming service for horror movie fans.
- It's available on the official app, streaming package, and web browsers.
- This guide will list the best three web browsers for Shudder. They all have extensions to enhance movie watching.
Shudder is a pretty cool video-on-demand streaming service that specializes in horror movies. It has a combination of movies and original content, both old and new.
You get classics like John Carpenter’s The Thing from 1982 and George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, the zombie movie that started it all, from 1968. For exclusives, you get the likes of The Queen of Black Magic and the revamped Creepshow.
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 the Google Play and Apple App stores. It’s on Xbox, Roku, and Sling.
Is Shudder free with Amazon Prime?
No, Shudder is not free on Amazon 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
- Free VPN and Ad blocker
- Workspaces and Tab Islands
- Native AI and modular AI-ready design
Opera One
Streaming on this browser is made easy with the built-in VPN and a vast library of add-ons.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 installing Scener.
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
- Chrome also comes with a password manager to protect your information
- The browser has a lot of other extensions to enhance movie watching
- Consistently updated with new features
⇒ Get Chrome
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 named Watch Party plug-in.
There’s also Jelly Party which 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
- You can sync up your account on Firefox across various devices
- Other extensions can add Picture-in-Picture mode
- Mozilla has a Firefox Monitor program to let you know if your data has been breached
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 recommend running a speed test to 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 recommend clearing out the browser cache.
Let us know your choice in the comments area below.
