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Rabb.it shut down in 2019, and since then a small ecosystem of watch-together services has filled the gap with very different approaches. Some are browser extensions that sync a Netflix tab across viewers; some are dedicated platforms with chat overlays; Plex built the feature into its own client. the choice is no longer scarce, and the right pick depends on what you want to watch and what each viewer is willing to install.
Here are the five best Rabb.it alternatives that actually work, what each one syncs, and which one fits the long-distance movie night.
TL;DR
The pick: Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) for syncing Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, and Prime.
Runner-up: Plex Watch Together for free shared movie streams across the Plex catalogue.
Skip if: Skip platforms that only run in the browser if half your friends are on Apple TV or a smart-TV app.
Teleparty: the Netflix Party successor
Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is a Chrome and Firefox browser extension that syncs playback on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video. Each viewer needs their own subscription. Side-chat is built in. It is the most mainstream Rabb.it replacement.
Plex Watch Together: free and self-served
Plex Watch Together (previously WatchTogether) lets up to ten viewers share a synced stream of any content in the host’s library or the free ad-supported Plex catalogue. It is free, works inside the standard Plex Android and web clients, and does not require everyone to own a subscription.
Watch2Gether and Kosmi for shared web content
Watch2Gether syncs YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, and other public web video in a single shared room with chat and a queue. Kosmi runs an in-browser virtual living room with screen-sharing and casual party games. Both are free and account-free; both are best for niche video or YouTube parties.
Discord Watch Together and the built-in screen share
Discord’s Watch Together activity (powered by the Activities Spelter SDK ) lets voice-channel members share YouTube, Spotify, and select games in a single tile. For broader content, the standard Discord screen-share works on a Pro server and covers everything Discord can render.
Which alternative fits your night?
- Best for Netflix or major streamers: Teleparty browser extension.
- Best free for the host with a library: Plex Watch Together.
- Best for YouTube parties: Watch2Gether or Discord Watch Together.
- Best casual virtual hangout: Kosmi.
- Avoid: Sketchy clones promising free Disney Plus access. None of them work and most are credential harvesters.
FAQ
Does Teleparty work on a phone?
Teleparty is a browser extension and requires desktop Chrome or Firefox. There is no Android extension, so phone viewers usually fall back to Plex Watch Together or Discord.
Is Plex Watch Together free?
Yes. Plex Watch Together is included in the free Plex account tier. Premium Plex Pass features (deeper sync controls) are an optional paid upgrade.
Can we sync HBO Max?
Teleparty supports HBO Max in supported regions. Plex does not host HBO Max content. Discord Watch Together does not support HBO Max as.
Do I need everyone to install the same extension?
For Teleparty, yes; every viewer needs the extension. Plex Watch Together works in the host’s chosen client; viewers join by URL.
The Rabb.it replacements worth your night in
Rabb.it has been gone long enough that the replacement market matured. Teleparty for the big streamers, Plex Watch Together for the host’s own library, and Discord or Watch2Gether for casual video parties. Pick the one that matches what you want to watch and skip the clones promising things that no working service has ever offered.
