Every streaming site 2Subs supports for dual subtitles.

Quick answer

2Subs supports twelve streaming sites for dual subtitles in 2026: Netflix, YouTube, Max (HBO Max), Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Crunchyroll, Mubi and Plex. All of them work only on desktop Chromium browsers — Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc and Vivaldi — never on mobile apps or smart TVs.

This guide is the canonical reference for which platforms 2Subs supports, which one fits your target language, and what to do when a site is missing from the list. If you searched for "dual subtitles streaming sites," "chrome extension dual subtitles," or "bilingual subtitles streaming," start here and bookmark the page.

The full supported list

Twelve sites in alphabetical order. The "best for learners" column is opinionated — it points at the strongest catalog use case, not the only one. Subtitle quality notes flag anything you should know before you commit to a show.

Why every platform needs an extension for dual subtitles

None of these twelve services ship a native two-track subtitle mode. The player gives you one subtitle line at a time. That is not an accident — every streaming provider built its captions for accessibility, not for language learning. They optimized for one language, one line, one reader.

2Subs reads the existing subtitle data the player already streams to your browser and renders a second line on top of the video. There is no piracy involved, no stream rewriting, no server in the middle. Your captions stay client-side, and the overlay only appears in your browser tab. That is why the same workflow works on twelve different sites: the extension layers on top, the player does its normal job underneath.

It also explains why mobile apps and smart TVs cannot do this. Those environments cannot load browser extensions, and that single technical fact is why dual subtitles live on the desktop.

How to set up 2Subs on any supported site (4 steps)

The workflow is the same on all twelve platforms. Memorize it once and you are done.

1. Install 2Subs. Get the extension from the Chrome Web Store. The install is free and works in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc and Vivaldi.
2. Open the streaming site. Navigate to Netflix, YouTube, Max or whichever platform you are using in your supported browser.
3. Turn the site's native captions on. Click the CC icon in the player and pick your first subtitle language.
4. Pick languages in the 2Subs popup. Click the 2Subs icon in your browser toolbar. Set the primary language (target) and the second language (support). Hit play.

That is it. No account is required to install. Pro upgrades unlock AI translation, pronunciation hover and read-aloud — see 2Subs Pro pricing at $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year.

Per-platform notes

Netflix

Netflix has the largest international catalog of any service on this list, which makes it the default first stop for most language learners. K-dramas (Squid Game, Crash Landing on You), Spanish-language originals (Money Heist, Elite, Narcos), Japanese anime (originals plus licensed films), French and German originals (Lupin, Dark) — you can build a full learning playlist without leaving the platform. Pair it with our deeper Netflix dual subtitles guide and the two-languages-at-once setup.

YouTube

YouTube is the free option. There is a language-learning channel for every level on every major language: Spanish news shorts, Japanese street interviews, Korean vlogs, French comedy sketches. The trade-off is subtitle quality — professional channels run human captions, but a lot of content relies on auto-generated subs that hallucinate words. For setup, see YouTube dual subtitles and the YouTube subtitle translator walkthrough.

Max (HBO Max)

Max relaunched from HBO Max in 2023 and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a return to the HBO Max name in 2025, so both terms are still in active circulation. The catalog skews toward prestige English drama (Succession, The White Lotus, Game of Thrones), but the international slate has grown: Italian crime dramas like Gomorra and original European productions are good for advanced learners. Read the full Max dual subtitles setup guide.

Disney+

Disney+ punches above its weight for beginners. Pixar films have famously clean enunciation. Marvel and Star Wars provide repetitive vocabulary across many hours, which builds recognition. The Disney+ Korean catalog (Moving, Big Bet, Vigilante) is genuinely strong for Korean learners and often overlooked. See our roundup of Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV+ dual subtitles.

Prime Video

Prime Video is the dark horse for non-English learners. Amazon invested heavily in international originals: German (Beat, Deutschland 83 via licensing), Japanese (regional originals on Prime Japan), Spanish-language productions and Italian series carry native subtitle tracks. The catalog varies by country, so what shows up depends on where your Amazon account is registered.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is a curated catalog, not a sprawling library, but the curation helps. Pachinko mixes Korean, Japanese and English audio inside the same scenes — one of the few mainstream shows where dual subtitles are useful for the show itself, not just for language practice. Slow Horses and Severance are gold for English learners who want British and American workplace dialogue with clean captions.

Hulu

Hulu is US-only and skews toward English-language content: anime (a deep catalog from older licensing deals), workplace comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and prestige originals like The Bear. The Bear in particular is a workout for advanced English learners — Chicago accents, restaurant slang and overlapping dialogue. Walkthrough in the dedicated Hulu dual subtitles guide.

Peacock

Peacock is the NBC streaming home, which means two underrated language-learning resources: Telemundo Spanish-language programming with native captions, and Premier League soccer commentary for English listening at game pace. NBC's own catalog (The Office, Parks and Recreation) is a sitcom workhorse for English learners.

Paramount+

Paramount+ carries the CBS catalog (NCIS, Star Trek, Yellowstone) and a slate of Spanish-language telenovelas through its Telemundo and Univision-adjacent licensing. The Spanish content is uneven episode to episode, but the price point is friendly if you want a second platform for variety.

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the home of anime, full stop. Most titles let you switch between Japanese audio with English subs and English dub, which makes it the easiest place to do listen-and-read practice for Japanese. Pair with our learn Japanese with anime subtitles guide and the best anime list.

Mubi

Mubi is the art-house corner of streaming — a small, rotating catalog of European, Asian and independent cinema. If you are learning French, Italian, Korean, Japanese or Iranian cinema languages, Mubi gives you authentic, slow-paced dialogue with high-quality subtitle work. The downside is that titles rotate, so use Mubi for focused study, not for a long series binge.

Plex

Plex is different. It streams your own media library — DVDs you ripped, files you own — through the Plex Web Player at plex.tv. If you bring your own subtitle files (SRT, VTT), 2Subs will overlay a second line just like it does on Netflix. This is useful for learners who own a personal collection of foreign films that no streaming service licenses.

What 2Subs cannot do

Three honest limitations to set expectations.

• Hardsubs are off the table. If subtitles are burned into the video pixels (common on some fan-translated content and older anime rips), no extension can edit them. Read the difference in our hardsubs vs softsubs explainer.
• Mobile apps are not supported. Netflix on iOS, YouTube on Android, Max on iPad — none of these can load a browser extension. You need desktop Chromium.
• Smart TVs and streaming sticks are not supported. Roku, Apple TV box, Chromecast TV, Fire TV all run locked-down operating systems. The workaround is connecting a laptop to your TV through HDMI.

What if my streaming site is not on the list?

2Subs supports twelve sites today. If your platform is missing — Tubi, Pluto TV, regional services like Wakanim, RaiPlay or TVING — the extension will not inject a second subtitle line there. The supported list is the actual support matrix. For comparison shopping against other extensions, our Language Reactor vs Trancy vs 2Subs rundown maps which competitor supports which site.

FAQ

Does 2Subs work on Netflix mobile?

No. 2Subs is a desktop Chromium extension, so it runs only inside Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc or Vivaldi on a computer. The Netflix mobile app and Netflix on smart TVs cannot load browser extensions, so dual subtitles are not available there. The workaround is to do your focused learning sessions on a laptop or desktop and use the mobile app for casual watching.

Which streaming site is best for my language?

Netflix has the deepest international catalog (Spanish telenovelas, K-dramas, anime, French and German originals). Crunchyroll is the strongest for Japanese through anime. Mubi is best for European art-house cinema. Peacock carries Telemundo Spanish-language content. Max is strong for prestige English and a growing slate of Italian and German originals. Choose by the language and genre you actually enjoy watching.

Why doesn't my smart TV support 2Subs?

Smart TV apps and streaming sticks run sandboxed operating systems that cannot install browser extensions. 2Subs is a Chrome extension, so it needs a desktop Chromium browser to inject the second subtitle line. If you want dual subtitles on a TV screen, the easiest path is to connect a laptop running Chrome to the TV through HDMI or a wireless cast.

Does 2Subs work on smaller sites like Mubi and Plex?

Yes. 2Subs supports Mubi (mubi.com) and Plex Web Player (plex.tv) as part of its 12 supported streaming sites. Mubi is excellent for art-house international cinema and Plex works for your own personal media library when streamed through the Plex web player in a supported Chromium browser.