In today’s guide, I will demonstrate how you can install FilmPlus on FireStick. These instructions work well on all Fire TV & Android devices including Fire TV Cube, Smart Phones, Nvidia Shield, Mi Box, Tablets, etc.
Supported Devices | Amazon FireStick, Android TV, Android Mobiles, Tablets, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Roku, Mi TV Stick, TiVo Stream 4K |
Type of App | On-demand |
Content | Movies, TV shows |
External Video Player Support | |
Premium Sources | Real Debrid, All Debrid, Premiumize |
Trakt.tv Support | |
Subtitle Support | |
Downloading Feature |
FilmPlus is one of the emerging players in the online streaming arena. This app has made its name almost instantly despite being launched recently in early 2021. Thanks to its simple user-friendly interface and several useful features, it is only a matter of time that FilmPlus becomes well-known name in the streaming apps realm. This app started gaining popularity when Showbox stopped working.
With FilmPlus, you have the option to choose from its wide variety of content – be it movies or TV shows. Most importantly, FilmPlus is not cluttered with any ads even though it’s free.
Further, FilmPlus allows users to integrate Real Debrid and Trakt, which changes your overall streaming experience for the better.
For all these reason and more, we have included FilmPlus in our Best Streaming Apps for FireStick list.
How to Install FilmPlus on FireStick /Fire TV
We are dividing the installation process into easy-to-understand steps to help you install FilmPlus on your FireStick. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Install the Downloader App
Because FilmPlus is a third-party app, it isn’t officially available in the Amazon Store. Hence, this app needs to be side-loaded using apps like Downloader. Downloader however can be directly installed from the Amazon App Store. Here’s how you can install the Downloader app:
We have a detailed guide on How to Sideload Apps on FireStick with Downloader
1. Locate the Find option on your FireStick home screen.
2. Below the Find option, you will see the Search button. Click on it.
3. Next, type in Downloader by using the on-screen keypad or Alexa Voice feature and select it from the suggestions below.
4. After that, click on the Downloader app
5. Next hit the Get/Download button.
Note: You will see the Get button in place of the Download button only if you have never installed Downloader before.
6. Now, wait for the app to be installed. You will see an Open button in place of the Download button after it’s installed
2. Enable Install Unknown Apps Feature for Downloader App
If the Install Unknown Apps feature is disabled in your FireStick, you need to enable it. Here’s how you do it:
1. Press the Home button of your remote to return to the home screen of Firestick. Now from the main menu bar, click on the Gear icon (Settings).
2. Next, find and open My Fire TV
3. Click on the Developer Options.
π‘Note: Can’t find Developer Options? Go to: Settings > My Fire TV > About. Repeatedly select the first menu item 7 times. The message "No need, you are already a developer" will appear. Go back to the My Fire TV menu to find the newly revealed "Developer Options". Check out our guide with screenshots and video tutorial: How to Unhide/Reveal Developer Options.
4. Now, select Install unknown apps
Note: If you happen to see Apps from Unknown Sources, go ahead and click Apps from Unknown Sources > Turn On. Ignore step no-5.
5. To turn the option ON for the Downloader app, you need to click it once. This option remains OFF by default.
3. Install FilmPlus APK on FireStick via Downloader
Now we head to the final step on how to install FilmPlus on FireStick and Fire TV. Here’s how to do it:
1. Hold Down Amazon FireStick Remote Home Button for 5 seconds. When you see the below menu, click Apps
2. Firstly, open the Downloader app which you installed earlier. Click Downloader
2. After you launch the app just after the installation, the Downloader app will ask for permission to access your device. Click on Allow to grant permission.
3. Now you will see a Quick Start Guide. Click OK
4. Next, select the URL tab with http:// in your Downloader home screen
5. Here, type the FilmPlus APK URL provided below:
filmplus.app
(This is the official website of FilmPlus )
Click on Go
NOTE: Instead of the URL, you may also enter the Downloader Code for FilmPlus: 76861
6. Now you will be redirected to FilmPlus’s official website. Click on DOWNLOAD (VERSION x.x.x) (x denotes version number)
7. Wait for it to download
8. After the APK is downloaded on your FireStick, click on INSTALL and wait for it to be installed.
9. App should install on your device now
10. Once the App is installed, you will see a notification. Click DONE. Now you can delete the APK file of FilmPlus since you no longer need it.
11. Click the Delete button to delete the APK file.
12. Again, click the Delete button to confirm
This concludes the installation process of FilmPlus on FireStick.
How to Use FilmPlus on FireStick
FilmPlus is quite easy to use. In this article, we will tell you how to open the FilmPlus app on FireStick and also how to use it.
Hold Down Amazon FireStick Remote Home Button for 5 seconds. Click on the Apps tab
Now, launch the FilmPlus app by clicking on its icon
Since you are opening FilmPlus for the first time, it will require access to your device. Click on Allow to grant access when it asks for the necessary permission.
Here’s how the Main Screen of FilmPlus on FireStick looks like:
Overview of FilmPlus APK:
On opening the FilmPlus app, you will see that it has a pretty simple clutter-free interface. By default, the main screen of this app will show you the most popular TV Shows.
On the top, you will see the Hamburger Menu icon ( three horizontal lines icon).
If you click on it, you will see TV Shows, Movies, and a favorite section. You will also find a Settings Section and a Tools section here. In the tool section, you will find TV Calendar and Downloads.
TV Calendar lets you find TV shows according to the aired date. Download manager helps you manage your downloads for offline viewing.
In the Settings section, you will see a lot of useful features like backup and restore of your favorites and history.
You can also log in to your Real Debrid, All Debrid, Premiumize, and Trakt account from here. We will provide you step-by-step instructions to integrate your Real- Debrid and Trakt account with the FilmPlus app in the next segment.
There’s also a Discover tab on the top corner of the Main screen which lets you choose content from many as 25 different categories and genres. For instance, there are categories like Favorite, Discover, Trending, Popular, Now Playing, Action, Adventure, Comedy, and many more.
There’s also a search feature (on the top right side of the home screen) to find your content manually by searching the name. And next to it, there is a Star or favorites icon, where you will find the items you added to the favourites.
The Vertical Ellipsis Menu ( three vertical dots icon) is on the right top corner also has some interesting features including settings. You will also find Year filter that allows you to filter your content by the year released.:
How to set up Real Debrid with FilmPlus
If you sign in to your real-debrid account in FilmPlus, you will get buffer-free, high-quality links for the content you are streaming. Here’s how you set up Real Debrid with FilmPlus:
1. If you don’t have a Real Debrid account already, click HERE to get it.
2. Open the Vertical Ellipsis Menu or Hamburger Menu from the main screen of FilmPlus
Vertical Ellipsis Menu ( three vertical dots icon) is on the right top corner and Hamburger Menu (three parallel lines icon) is on the top left corner.
3. Scroll down and click on the Settings option
4. Next on the Account section, click on Login to Real-Debrid
5. A verification code will be displayed on the screen.
6. Now you have to go to https://real-debrid.com/device from any browser.
7. Simply enter the verification code there. Next click on Continue
8. An Application allowed notification will appear next. Your Real-Debrid account is now successfully authorized and integrated with FilmPlus.
Now, you can stream your content using Real Debrid links. Blueray streaming links and even 4K streaming links will be available now. Just click on the movie or TV show you want to watch and click on the RD links and enjoy.
There’s also an option in Settings to show only Real Debrid links. Enable Show RealDebrid only for more easily finding RD links.
How to Set Up Trakt with FilmPlus
If you integrate your Trakt account with FilmPlus, you will be able to keep track of all shows and movies you are watching across all your devices. Here’s how to sign in to your Tract account from FilmPlus:
To learn more about Trakt, please visit our guide: How to Set Up Trakt on FireStick & Kodi
1. Get Trakt HERE.
2. Open the Vertical Ellipsis Menu or Hamburger Menu from the main screen of FilmPlus
Vertical Ellipsis Menu ( three vertical dots icon) is on the right top corner and Hamburger Menu (three parallel lines icon) is on the top left corner.
3. Scroll down and click on the Settings option
4. Next on the Account section, click on Login to Trakt TV
5. A verification code will be displayed on the screen.
6. Now you have to go to trakt.tv/activate from any browser.
7. Simply enter the verification code there. Next click on Continue
7. Choose Yes
Voila! Your Tract account is successfully integrated with FilmPlus.
Is FilmPlus Legal & Safe to Use?
We cannot comment on the legality of FilmPlus as we don’t have the required resources to figure it out. However, we recommend streaming content from public domains to avert legal troubles.
Also, you should connect to a trusted VPN like ExpressVPN to hide your IP address and protect your privacy.
We checked the FilmPlus APK with VirusTotal. It didn’t find any harmful content that may hamper your device. Hence, it looks safe.
Recap: Install FilmPlus on FireStick
FilmPlus FireStick app is no less than a blessing for all the movie and TV show nerds. Moreover, this app is really easy to use and is packed with tons of useful features. You will never run out of movies and TV shows to watch if you are using this app.
A quick overview of how to install FilmPlus on FireStick:
- Get Downloader from the App Store.
- Enable Install unknown apps/Apps from Unknown sources.
- Start Downloader.
- Enter the URL: filmplus.app or the Downloader Code: 76861 in Downloader.
- Choose DOWNLOAD (VERSION x.x.x).
- Select INSTALL.
- Finally, click DONE.
Follow the steps carefully to install FilmPlus on FireStick in a quick and easy way. However, if you are still having trouble installing it, please let us know in the comment section and we will be happy to help you out.
Hi, I am Alyssa! I am a tech enthusiast and a blogger. I have been using Kodi and FireStick since 2016. I wanted to share my latest tech discoveries and knowledge with the World, which led me to start this blog in 2021. I post in-depth how-to guides for FireStick devices & Kodi in a way that is easy to understand for people of all ages. Thanks for stopping by!