# 5

> Watch | Stream Live TV and On Demand

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileiq.demand5](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileiq.demand5)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobileiq.demand5`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Channel Five
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 7,011,068
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (26,703 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-29
- **First published:** 2026-04-29
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileiq.demand5)
- **Website:** [http://www.channel5.com](http://www.channel5.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.channel5.com/privacy-and-cookies](https://www.channel5.com/privacy-and-cookies)

## Description

5 is your go-to Chrome extension to stream and watch live TV from Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA, 5ACTION, 5SELECT, Milkshake!, and exclusive live channels. Enjoy a variety of content including gripping dramas, documentaries, binge-worthy boxsets, true crime, reality shows, movies, and kids' programmes like Peppa Pig. 

With 5, you can stream live TV and on-demand shows on any device. It offers a personalised experience by recommending shows and movies based on your viewing habits, plus you can create a custom 'My List' to save your favourite shows for later. Note that usage is restricted within the UK, and additional data costs may apply when streaming over mobile networks.

## Rankings

- #18,718 — Overall

## Review summary

User feedback indicates the app is easy to use on mobile and has good programs, but is marred by frequent crashes, long ad breaks, cross-device compatibility problems, and a recurring need to reinstall to regain functionality.

### Pros

- Handy mobile-friendly app with access to good programs.
- Easy to use, even for non-technical users.
- Strong content library when the service works.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and playback failures (crashes after updates, black/blue screens, buffering).
- Excessive, long, and loud ads that disrupt viewing.
- Poor cross-device compatibility (TV, tablet, Chromebook) and device-specific issues.
- Repeated need to uninstall/reinstall to get the app working again.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileiq.demand5)