TL;DR
You can only download Disney+ content on the Premium (Ad-Free) plans. The Basic (With Ads) plan allows 0 downloads. On a Premium plan, you are limited to 10 supported mobile devices and 25 titles across all devices combined. Your device must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days, or they will expire. You have 48 hours to finish watching.
You can only download Disney+ content on the Premium (Ad-Free) plans. The Basic (With Ads) plan allows 0 downloads. On a Premium plan, you are limited to 10 supported mobile devices and 25 titles across all devices combined. Your device must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days, or they will expire. You have 48 hours to finish watching.
I'll explain how to fix the "limit reached" error in Section 2️⃣. If you need to bypass these expirations, a tool like KeepStreams for Disney Plus is the primary alternative. Detailed analysis in Section 3️⃣.
As a parent, I live by preparation. Last week, while prepping our devices for a long family road trip, I hit a digital wall: "Disney Plus Download Limit Reached."
I review streaming services for a living, I should know these rules. But the reality is, streaming services change their policies constantly, and the "limit" is rarely a single number. It’s a complex matrix of rules about your subscription plan, your devices, and even time.
It’s frustrating. So, let's cut through the marketing copy and get the facts. How much can you really download on Disney Plus?
Official Disney+ Download Limits
Steve's Note: The official Disney+ download limit is a combination of four rules: 1) Only Premium (Ad-Free) plans support downloads. 2) You are limited to 10 mobile devices. 3) You are limited to 25 total downloaded titles across those devices. 4) Downloads expire after 30 days or 48 hours after starting playback.
To understand your limit, you can't just ask "how much." You have to check four different restrictions.
The Plan Limit
This is the most important rule and the one that now catches most users. Disney+ has tiered plans. Disney+ in the United States is divided into Basic (With Ads) and Premium (No Ads) plans. Downloads are a premium feature. Here are the download availability options on different packages:
| Plan | Availability | Price | Are downloads available? |
| Disney Plus Basic | Global | $9.99/mon |
❌ |
| Disney Plus Premium | Global | $15.99/mon |
✔️ |
| Disney Bundle Duo Basic | US only | $10.99/mon |
❌ |
| Disney Plus Duo Premium | US only | $19.99/mon |
✔️ |
| Disney Plus Trio Basic | US only | $16.99/mon | Only on ESPN+ |
| Disney Bundle Trio Premium | US only | $26.99/mon |
✔️ |
| Legacy Disney Bundle | US only | $21.99/mon |
✔️ |
According to the Disney+ Help Centre (U.S., 2025), the Basic/With Ads plan currently does not support downloads at all. To access offline downloads, you must choose the Premium (No Ads) plan or an equivalent ad-free bundle.
The Device Limit
Assuming you have a Premium plan, Disney+ allows you to download content on up to 10 supported mobile devices (phones and tablets running iOS or Android) per account.
This does not include downloading on a laptop. The official Disney+ app for PC or Mac does not support offline downloads.
The Quantity Limit
This is the second half of the device puzzle. While you have 10 devices, you are limited to a total of 25 titles. This can be 25 individual movie files or 25 TV episodes across all those devices combined.
You cannot have 25 titles on Device A and another 25 on Device B. It is 25, total, for the entire account.
The Time Limit
This is the rule that causes the most frustration, as downloads are not permanent.
Your device must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days. If it remains offline for 31 days, your downloads will automatically expire and be deleted.
Once you press "play" on a downloaded title, you have 48 hours to finish watching it. After that, it expires, becomes unplayable. even if you are within the 30-day window.
Why Can't I Download on Disney Plus?
Steve's Note: The most common reason you can't download on Disney+ is that you have the Basic (With Ads) plan, which does not support downloads. Other reasons include hitting your 10-device or 25-title limit, having insufficient storage on your device, or your downloads expiring.
If you are seeing an error message or the download icon is missing, run through this checklist. The culprit is almost always one of these.
How Disney+ Download Limits Compare to Netflix, Max, and Hulu
Steve's Note: Disney's limit is generous on devices but highly restrictive on total titles. Netflix's Premium plan is the most generous (6 devices, 100 titles per device). Max and Hulu (Ad-Free) are more balanced (5 devices, 30 total titles).
How does this stack up against the competition? Frankly, Disney's total title limit is one of the most restrictive in the industry.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of the top-tier, ad-free plans.
| Feature | Disney+ (Premium) | Netflix (Premium / Ad-Free) | Max (Ad-Free Plans) | Hulu (Ad-Free Plans) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Plan | Only on Disney+ Premium & Premium bundles |
|
Only on ad-free Max plans (Standard and Platinum). | Only on Hulu (No Ads) & Hulu (No Ads + Live TV). |
| Device Limit | ≈10 mobile/tablet per account | Up to 6 download devices | Up to 5 download devices | Up to 5 per account. |
| Title Limit (Total) | 25 downloaded titles | Up to 100 active downloads per device | 30 downloaded movies total across all devices | 25 downloaded titles total |
| Expiration | 30 days offline and 48 hours after first pressing play | Expire 7–30 days after download, and 48 hours after starting playback | 30 days offline and 48 hours after first pressing play | 30 days offline and 48 hours after first play |
| *The data above is based on official help center pages and authoritative secondary sources from 2024–2025, verified on November 19, 2025. | ||||
While Disney+ is generous with how many devices can hold downloads (10), its total title limit (25) is the lowest. Netflix is the opposite: fewer devices (6), but a much higher limit of 100 titles per device.
How to Fix "Disney Plus Download Limit Reached"?
You've hit the error. You have two paths: the official method (account housekeeping) or the third-party method (bypassing the rules).
Official Method: Manage Your Content and Devices
This is the standard, account-based solution.
1. Delete Watched Content: This is the simplest way to fix the 25-title limit. Go to the "Downloads" tab on your Disney+ app (or your family's apps). Find titles you have already watched and tap the "Remove Download" or checkmark icon. This frees up a slot in your 25-title quota.
When users delete all of their downloads, they find that the app is still using a lot of data in the device settings.
Most of the time, this is because the app doesn't clear its cache properly. The most common user-provided solution is extreme and inconvenient: to get back your storage space, you have to remove the Disney+ app fully and then reinstall it. This means you have to download your whole offline library again.
2. Managing your devices is a temporary fix for Disney+ downloads not working. It is more complex to fix the 10-device limit, as you often can't do this with the app itself.
- Log into your Disney+ account on a web browser.
- Navigate to your "Account" settings.
- Find the option for "Manage Devices" or a similar listing.
- You will see a list of all devices that have used your account. Manually remove old phones, tablets, or streaming sticks you no longer use.
- If that is too slow, use the "Log out of all devices" option. This will force a clean slate, but be warned: it will also delete all your downloads on all devices, requiring you to start over.
Third-Party Solution: Bypass Limits with a Downloader
The official methods work, but they don't solve the core problems:
- Downloads expire.
- Downloads don't work on PC or Mac.
- 25 titles is a very low ceiling for a family.
This is where third-party downloader software, such as KeepStreams for Disney Plus, enters the picture.
KeepStreams for Disney Plus transforms your subscription from a temporary rental service into a source for a lasting personal archive. You can see it for yourself with a free trial that allows you to download three full videos.
These tools operate differently. Instead of saving a protected file inside the app, they capture the video stream and save it as a standard MP4 or MKV video file on your computer. It never expires. You can move it to a USB drive or tablet.
Using KeepStreams for Disney Plus is simple:
Step 1
Install KeepStreams on your device
Download KeepStreams from the official website. Choose the Windows or Mac version as per your preferences. Choose the Free Trial option for now. You can go for a subscription plan later on.
Step 2
Choose Disney Plus from among the available services
From the VIP Services on the left, choose Disney Plus from among the streaming services supported. Sign in to your Disney Plus account
Step 3
Search for your video
Search for the video you wish to download. Play it to see the choices for setting up the download. This is where you can set your settings for audio tracks, subtitles, and video resolution.
Step 4
Download the video
You can easily see how far along the download is by clicking on "Download Now" in the app.
A Note on Safety and Legality
Using a third-party tool to download Disney Plus videos is generally considered a contractual violation rather than a criminal act, provided it is strictly for personal, non-commercial use. You must not distribute, sell, or share the files. Doing so would move from a simple terms-of-service violation into a clear legal issue.
For safety, using any third-party software, you must only download it from the official developer, like KeepStreams for Disney Plus. Free, cracked versions of such tools found elsewhere are frequently bundled with malware.
FAQs
Q1. Why can't I download anything on Disney Plus anymore?
A1. The most likely reason is that you have the Disney+ Basic (With Ads) plan. Download functionality is only included in the Premium (Ad-Free) plans.
Q2. How many devices can I really download on?
A2. You can download on 10 mobile devices (phones or tablets) per account, provided you have the Premium plan.
Q3. What is the total number of downloads allowed on Disney Plus?
A3. The maximum is 25 titles in total, distributed across your 10 devices.
Q4. Why did my Disney Plus downloads disappear?
A4. One of two things happened: 1) You logged out of your account, which deletes all downloads, or 2) Your device did not connect to the internet for more than 30 days, causing the downloads to expire.
Q5. How long do Disney Plus downloads last after I start watching?
A5. Once you press play, a 48-hour timer starts. The download will expire 48 hours after you first start watching it, even if you are within the 30-day check-in window.
Q6. Can I download Disney Plus content on my laptop or PC?
A6. Not using the official Disney+ app. The official apps for PC and Mac are for streaming only. To save a file on a laptop, you must use a third-party downloader tool like KeepStreams for Disney Plus.
Final Thoughts From Steve
There is a lot of content on Disney+, but the way you can download it can feel restricted and unreliable. This takes away power from people who pay for the service. If you want to get good at using media, you should start by learning these rules.
But knowing you have the tools to create your own permanent, offline library is what provides true peace of mind for any serious media consumer.
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