Canal+
The site of France's premium pay-TV and streaming group with films, series and sports.
Canal+ at a glance
Canal+ is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in France, currently ranked #116 in the country. It was founded in 1984 by André Rousselet, Pierre Lescure and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Today Canal+ is owned by Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi). Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 30 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through subscriptions, advertising. Its closest rivals include netflix.com, tf1.fr, france.tv.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 28.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 29.1 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 30 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 31.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in France, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- France86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 9 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- France
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| canal+ | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the France web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in France
Company information
- Website
- canalplus.com
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi)
- Owner type
- Public company
- Founders
- André Rousselet, Pierre Lescure
- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
- Employees
- 8,000+
- Ownership
- Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi) controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $6 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- French
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $6 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Canal+ operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on France. The site of France's premium pay-TV and streaming group with films, series and sports. Revenue comes mainly from subscriptions, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Subscriptions
- Advertising
Products & services
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- France
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (France)
- #116 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in France
- Global rank
- 3500
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| netflix.com | ≈ 18 million / month | #117 class competitor | — |
| tf1.fr | ≈ 13.5 million / month | #118 class competitor | — |
| france.tv | ≈ 9 million / month | #119 class competitor | — |
What is Canal+?
Canal+ (canalplus.com) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in France. The site of France's premium pay-TV and streaming group with films, series and sports. It ranks #116 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns Canal+?
The site is operated by Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi), founded by André Rousselet, Pierre Lescure. The company was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. It employs around 8,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Canal+ at roughly 30 million visits per month, about 1 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How Canal+ makes money
Revenue comes primarily from subscriptions, alongside advertising.
Competitors in France
Its closest rivals include netflix.com, tf1.fr, france.tv.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1984
Canal+ is founded in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #116 among the most visited websites in France.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Canal+?
Canal+ is operated by Groupe Canal+ (Vivendi). Public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Canal+ headquartered?
Canal+ is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.
When was Canal+ founded?
Canal+ was founded in 1984 by André Rousselet, Pierre Lescure.
How many employees does Canal+ have?
Canal+ employs approximately 8,000+ people.
What is Canal+'s revenue?
Canal+'s revenue: ≈ $6 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are Canal+'s competitors?
Main competitors in France include netflix.com, tf1.fr, france.tv.
How does Canal+ make money?
Mainly subscriptions, advertising.
Is Canal+ publicly traded?
Canal+'s ownership: Public company.
How many visitors does Canal+ get?
Third-party estimates place Canal+ at roughly 30 million visits per month, mostly from France, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is Canal+ safe?
Canal+ is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 1984 and ranked #116 in France; use the official domain canalplus.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementscanalplus.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageFrance and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos