# Educational Streaming Networks Hopster Provides Educational Programming and Gaming for Kids By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-network References: [kidscreen](http://kidscreen.com/2014/04/09/lay-of-the-childrens-on-demand-land/) & [hopster](https://www.hopster.tv/) Hopster is a [kid-focused streaming service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy) that is both affordable and educational for parents. "Kids in the UK watch 6 billion hours of TV a year and Hopster turns passive screen time into an interactive experience". The video platform features a myriad of new and classic shows and prides itself on its [educational programming and gaming library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-leapmove) that also encourages learning. Launched last year in the UK, this online television channel is priced at 4 pounds per month and can be tested through a free, seven day trial. Hopster is also flexible and can be cancelled at any time without penalties or added fees. As more kids become exposed to media and technology at a young age, services like Hopster hope to transform an otherwise unhealthy habit -- [too much screen time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodi-flip) -- into a rewarding and educational experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational Streaming Services:** The rise of educational streaming services like Hopster presents an opportunity for businesses to offer curated and interactive content for children. - **Gamified Learning:** The gamification of educational programming and gaming libraries, as seen in Hopster, allows for an engaging and effective learning experience. - **Flexible Subscription Models:** The success of flexible subscription models, such as Hopster's cancellation policy without penalties or added fees, highlights the need for customer-centric approaches in the streaming industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Edtech:** The EdTech industry can explore partnerships with educational streaming services like Hopster to provide innovative and interactive learning solutions for children. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment companies can leverage the trend of educational streaming services to develop engaging content that educates and entertains young audiences. - **Subscription Services:** Subscription service providers can learn from Hopster's flexible subscription model and adopt customer-centric approaches to enhance customer satisfaction and retention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Learning Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familyfunhub.md) - [Educational Kid's Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-vinci-kids.md) - [Preschool Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piknik-app.md) - [Personalized Child Education Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-group.md) - [Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-with-peppa-tonie.md) - [Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybutton.md) - [Cognitive Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddlr.md) - [Kid-Friendly Language-Teaching Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diso.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md)