123movies.net
When you type "stream online movies free" into Google, 123Movies is one of the websites that pops up. This streaming service is very popular, and it's known all over the world. Before we start, I want to make sure you know that 123Movies is different from Movies123 - they are two different sites.
The craze for free streaming
This website is called 123-Movies and it doesn't require you to sign-in. You can stream any content you want without having to sign-in. And that's the beauty about it. 90% of the streaming websites have annoying ad prompts forcing you to sign-up, but that's not the case with this website. Sure, there are ads on the website, but they're small and they don't force pop-ups that you can't cancel.
How does 123Movies work?
123Movies is a great platform for streaming content online. You can watch popular movies and videos from around the web on this site. On this site, you can find content from major studios such as Fox, Sky, Disney, WB, to name a few. You can also stream content that is available on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix. There are millions of movies and TV show titles to choose from.
Design
You can also see the featured movies, TV shows, and documentaries that are popular on the site.
The 123Movies website has a very similar interface to FlixTor. There is a blue color combination spread across the website with a light green background. As soon as you visit the homepage, you can see that the publisher is hungry because you can see native blog advertisements right under the header. You can also see the featured movies, TV shows, and documentaries that are popular on the site.
Nonetheless, that's not a huge problem as everything that matters is either below or above that. In the head section, you will find options such as Movies, 2019 Movies, TV-Series, New Episodes, Genres, Year, Country, Stars, and Directors - an entire diversification listed in category format.
Use the categories and search bar
Now that the sorting is taken care of, you can browse through the different sections by clicking on the tabs at the top. If you click on Movies 2019, you?ll be given a list of recommended movies in that category. The website is also visually simple, so it's easy to find what you're looking for.
Don?t click on the homepage button
If you can't seem to find the title of the content, you can search it using the bar at the top of the page and you can also try searching in the main bar too. However, don't clicking on the homepage button, because that will take you to another advertisement page.
Genre tab is really handy
With 123Movies, you can stream content by genres, which is one of the features that you generally find on a premium website. Thus, when I saw this feature on this platform, I was overwhelmed by the developer's efforts.
Content
You can stream over a million movies from 123Movies. The best part about streaming on these free online streaming websites is that you don't have to wait until the movie becomes available. You can find the latest movies and TV series right after they are released.
Blockbuster Movie titles
There's a lot of content on 123Movies, with different titles like "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," "Joker," "Ford v. Ferrari," "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," "Terminator: Dark Fate," "Rambo: Last Blood," and "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil."
Variety of Genres
Under Genres, you can choose from 18 genres, including Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Documentary, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, History, Romance, Music, Thriller, War, Mystery and Science Fiction. And Western.
Hit TV-Series
Under television series, you can find shows such as "Chernobyl," "American Horror Story," "Family Guy," "GOT," "Greys Anatomy," "Power," "Rick and Morty," "Silicon Valley," "Snowfall," "Suits," "Supernatural," "Riverdale," and South Park.
Desktop/Mobile experience
When it comes to streaming services, users prefer desktop more than mobile. This is because websites need to be responsive in order to provide a good experience on all devices. However, ads will be present before, during, and after the stream, which you'll have to avoid if you want to stay safe.
Don?t take malvertising lightly
Malvertising is a real security threat that harms users by injecting malicious code into their websites. 123Movies does not intend to harm users, but there is risk in clicking on ads, as well as in being redirected to malicious sites.
123Movies App
I've never tried the movie app because I'm scared that it might damage my phone. But I've read reviews that say the app is safe to use and you can watch the movies right on your TV or tablet using Roku or Kodi. That's a tempting idea, but it's not enough to convince me. A lot of it depends on my reluctance to use fake apps and malware.
Suggestions I have for 123Movies
I think 123Movies is a great website. If they could reduce the number of ads and make streaming safer, that would make the website even better. Apart from the built-in player, it would be great if it supported other players such as VLC.