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The New York Times Launches Family Plans for Up to Four Users

The move targets higher revenue, stronger retention, progress toward 15 million subscribers by 2027.

Overview

  • Two paid options debut: an All Access Family plan at $30 per month for up to four people and a Games-only family plan at $10.
  • Each member receives a separate login with personalized features, including independent game streaks, saved recipes and articles, newsletters, and shared leaderboards.
  • The plans permit non-household members, with subscribers deciding who qualifies as family or friends under the four-person limit.
  • For subscriber metrics, each family plan counts as two subscribers, with some trial enrollments already reflected in Q2 results.
  • Executives expect upgrades and reduced churn to lift revenue, view cannibalization as limited based on tests, and are folding standalone audio into the main app to streamline engagement.