# Social Streaming Platforms The Netflix Party Extension is Made for Long Distance Relationships By Meghan Young | Published 2016-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-party References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/28/netflix-party-lets-long-distance-friends-watch-together/) & [netflixparty](https://www.netflixparty.com/) The evolution of online streaming has come in the form of [Netflix Party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-and-roblox). As though inspired by the [social element of many video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discord-2) out there, Netflix Party allows people in long distance relationships (romantic or not) to watch the same shows and movies together at the same time. Although that can already be done in a way, this chrome extension makes it more sophisticated by introducing [group chat sidebar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidenote). Created by Stephan, Netflix Party is not from the beloved streaming platform itself, so beware, but it does usher in another way to enjoy the service. Easy to install, once the plug-in becomes active, it creates a sharable link. From there, people just log on and start chatting and watching to their heart's content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Streamlined Viewing:** Opportunity for platforms to create enhanced viewing experiences for long distance relationships through group chat. - **Collaborative Streaming:** Opportunity for streaming platforms to enhance social experiences through shared playlists and co-watching options. - **Virtual Movie Nights:** Opportunity for platforms to create virtual movie night experiences, complete with chat groups and interactive games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can develop similar collaboration platforms that enable users to watch and chat simultaneously. - **Social Media:** Social media networks can incorporate streaming capabilities and collaborative features to create a truly immersive experience. - **Long Distance Relationships:** Opportunity for businesses that cater to the needs of long distance relationships to create innovative products or services for shared experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-and-roblox.md) - [Streaming Service Intro Skippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoskippy.md) - [Customized Streaming Platform Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamberry.md) - [Screen-Sharing Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenchair.md) - [Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choose-love-1.md) - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [Streaming Service Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-controller-app.md) - [Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-yule.md) - [Personalized TV Recommendation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-recommendation-app.md)