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Amazon Prime Membership Grows Despite Backlash Over Video Ads

Despite recent complaints about ads on Prime Video, Amazon's subscriber base in the US increased by 5% in 2023, reaching 176 million.

  • Amazon Prime membership in the US has reportedly increased by 5% in 2023, reaching 176 million, after a period of stagnation in 2022.
  • Despite recent backlash over the introduction of ads to Prime Video, experts believe it is unlikely to significantly impact the company's subscriber base.
  • Amazon Prime Video users can opt out of ads for an additional $2.99 per month.
  • Amazon Prime's membership growth in 2023 followed the first-ever drop in growth the previous year.
  • 74% of Amazon's American customers are paying subscribers, an all-time high for the company.
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