Showbox is by far the most popular online streaming app thanks to its smooth UI and easy navigation. Showbox is the most talked online streaming App having many features offering to the user without any cost. But lately, the app is shutdown.
It is the best alternative to subscription-based video streaming services like Netflix where it offers audio-visual content for free. The Showbox HD indexes various torrent clients and sites to stream the movies and other content for absolutely free. The App offers large content of movies and TV shows without any account and annoying Ads.
ShowBox is Shutdown
Its true, ShowBox is Shutting for Good. The App which served millions of users worldwide is closing its doors. It looks like the production houses forced the Showbox developers and promoters to discontinue the support for the App. According to TorrentFreak, the production company requested Cloudflare to reveal the identities of the operators behind Showboxbuzz.com, Showbox. software, Rawapk.com, Popcorn-time.to, Popcorntime.sh, YTS.ag, YTS.gg, and Showboxappdownload.com. They also filed lawsuits against the websites which particularly promoted the App. This led to the sudden disappearance of the App from many popular ShowBox promoting websites.
Many websites are giving a warning message;
“Show Box is not a legitimate software application for watching copyright protected movies. The movie studios will be able to see your IP address and your COMPLETE viewing history! You will very likely be sued for copyright infringement. Those websites that promote and/or distribute Show Box will also be pursued by the movie studios no matter what extent you go through to hide your identity”
But we know the internet is a big place which cannot be controlled. And the App for sure will boomerang back with different names and logos, again serving millions of users.
Legal and Free ShowBox Alternative
This is the 2nd most asked question, there are a number of Apps that work like the SBox App. Going by some legal entities Pluto TV, Snagfilms, Viewsteretc are similar to Showbox but unlike Box, it is completely legitimate. Though the App may not have a comparable video library, it offers content for free (albeit Ads). The Pluto TV offers interface in “Netflix Fashion”. You may not find all the wealth of ShowBox on Pluto but it is simple, legal, and free.
Other similar apps and sites like Crackle and Tubi TV, also work in a similar fashion by offering content for free. Though the programs maybe not comparable with the gigantic collection in ShowBox, you can be safe from any rogue, malware or security risks.
Is ShowBox Legal? Should I Download it?
Many unauthorized streaming services like Pheonix for Kodi and PopcornFlix were shut down due to lawsuits (though they later returned with a different name). The ShowBox is no different but as I said it does not host any content on its own, this is where it works a little differently making it less vulnerable for the lawsuits.
The App is in a “non-clear” legal area and could be affected at any time. The App has some legal content too, but much of the programming is labeled as copyright infringement. Basically, the App provides copyrighted material without any authorization, thus violating the laws.
Will it Cause me Any Trouble?
Streaming illegal content is, of course, a punishable offense. But rules vary from country to country, some states have a very stern legislations while some may have nominal laws. Generally, the government attacks the publishers of the App in an attempt to pull out the root cause.
Conclusion: ShowBox is Shut, You can try any other alternative for the App.
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1 2 3 … 8 Next »Awwww :( I'm sad to see it go. Although as everybody knew, you could use it to access films illegally, I used it for finding things that seem impossible to find around any longer.
First point is (1) if showbox is seen as illegal due to it allowing access to copyright material that simply finds its way on to it, then that makes google chrome and firefox illegal in exactly the same way - they allow you to search for and install/download just about 'anything' you want ha ha. Saying "That's up to the person typing the weblink in" is the same logic as showbox having a search box that lets you seek out a film that's just been released - If showbox shouldn't let you search that way, then neither should an Internet browser! :)
But anyway, since films started soooo many years ago, there's been a constant supply, possibly dozens a day from around the world. But the way it's all been set up doesn't work - you had a better chance finding an obscure good film to watch back in the days of VHS tapes all crowded onto shelves in dark little rental shops.
Blockbuster video saw to the death of that idea - and then folded themselves due to such a pitiful selection and horrifyingly dopey business approach!
But try finding these 2 films for example, Rollercoaster (1977) and The Black Hole (1979 I think). While the technology has moved on, so should the methods of supplying films. Cinemas show popular films (that THEY choose as popular LoL) for a few days and then move on, so where do all the other dozens of films created each day go to ?
I don't the answer to make things work better, but I do know the world misses out on a huge amount of well created entertainment that they may never ever hear of. And as an avid film watcher, I feel that's just sad effort by the actors & production staff.
Thanks for your Thoughts.
Very well said & I agree about the movie selection, 1 day on Xfinity it's free, couple hrs later it costs to watch. I loved being able to watch Goonies with my kids, David Bowie's Labyrinth, man, so many good ones gone, unless u pay out of your ears. Netflix dont always work & I pay $12.99 a month & it hasn't worked. Smh. Again, very well said,
Ps: Not every hard working family has $10+ a ticket per person plus snacks at Big Cinema places all over. They want their hard working fans back, stop paying the actors so damn much, lower movie prices for a whole family to go again & I bet sales will go back up. Smh... Rant over...
Showbox I loved you😥. Agreed FileSponge, independent under the radar movies are the best. Most of the 'popular' movies are just testosterone filled propaganda bs from Hollywood
TRY MOVIE HUB. FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE. SHORT 15 SECOND ADS BEFORE YOU START THE MOVIE. NO TV SHOWS BUT ALMOST AS GOOD AS SHOWBOX MOVIE LIBRARY AND ALL LEGAL.
This sucks. I need shoebox bacK
Still my favourite app. Loved it and want it back
Thanks