Here’s how you can host a ‘Netflix Party’

As governments throughout the world encourage social isolation and home quarantine, with several enforcing countrywide lockdowns in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19, online gamers are assisting individuals to bridge the gap and socialize digitally. A Google extension called Netflix Party, for example, allows users to socialize online by viewing movies and TV episodes together.

The plugin allows users to watch movies and TV episodes on the OTT platform with their friends. It is presently compatible with Google Chrome browsers on desktop and laptop computers. Anyone who joins the Netflix Party may pause, play, fast forward, and rewind the movies, ensuring that everyone is always on the same time frame. It also allows group members to communicate and discuss a movie or show that they are viewing together in a side chat bar.

How does it work?

  • - In order for the extension to function, each user in a group must have their own Netflix account.

  • - To install the Netflix Party chrome extension on their desktop or laptop computer, go to the Netflix Party extension page on the Chrome Web Store and click the "Add to Chrome" button.

  • - Once installed, users can begin watching a certain movie or episode on the Netflix website. Once the video has begun to play, users may begin their party' by clicking on the red "NP" icon found next to the address bar, followed by the button "Start Party."

  • - They may then use the generated party URL to invite others. Other users can join the group streaming by clicking the "NP" button next to the address bar in their Netflix account.

Options for virtual group streaming

Streaming parties aren't just for Netflix. YouTube party is a Chrome plugin that allows people to view videos on YouTube at the same time. Another plugin, Meta stream, works for both YouTube and Hulu and features a text chat function similar to Netflix Party. TwoSeven allows users to video chat with their pals while watching YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, or HBO Now.

Netflix Party (FAQ)

What is Netflix Party?

Netflix Party is a Chrome extension that allows you to talk while watching Netflix with your family and friends online.

How do you watch Netflix party?

Go to the Netflix website. Select the show you want to watch and begin watching it. Click on the red "NP" button next to the address bar to start your party. Then, click "Start Party" to begin the party, and share the party URL with friends to invite them.

Is Netflix Party Free?

Absolutely. The Netflix Party Chrome Extension is completely free to use.

How to join a Netflix Party?

To join Netflix Party:


  • Download the Netflix Party Extension from the Chrome Web Store.

  • Click the link in your invitation.

  • Join the party by clicking on the red NP button next to the address bar.

  • If this is your first time joining, choose your user icon and name – this will help your friends recognize you in the conversation.

  • Prepare to binge-watch everything.