Discovery Plus is finally getting the overhaul it needs

The Discovery Plus app is getting a much-needed upgrade. On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it’s finally migrating the service to the same technology used by its flagship streaming service Max, which should offer improved app and video performance.

The company says Discovery Plus will have a more “refined” homepage and navigation, along with better content recommendations. The video player will also now allow you to switch between episodes and content recommendations. I’m just hoping the update will make it easier to scrub through episodes, as the video player is currently very laggy.

Some other improvements include the ability to sign into the app using a QR code, as well as a way to share show recommendations through text or social media on mobile. The update is rolling out now to most devices in the US and Canada, but Warner Bros. Discovery spokesperson Jaclyn Mandelbaum said, “Updates may take a few days to roll out across platforms.”

Even after the launch of Max, which folds in a lot of Discovery Plus content like 90 Day Fiancé, Naked and Afraid, and Property Brothers, the standalone app has largely lagged behind. This update could at least help justify the $1 price hike Discovery Plus rolled out earlier this year, bringing the ad-supported plan to $5.99 / month and the ad-free plan to $9.99 / month.