Skip to content
TechCrunch·

📺TV Time Replaced by Bingers: New Show Tracker Launching Soon

Your favorite show tracker is getting a reboot

TL;DR

TV Time, with over 26.4M installs, is shutting down as Whip Media pivots to AI. Enter Bingers, rebuilt by TV Time's founder, offering faster performance and lower costs for users.

TV Time, a popular app tracking shows and movies, is being shut down on July 15th as its parent company, Whip Media, shifts focus to AI. In comes Bingers, created by one of TV Time’s original founders, aiming to address the performance issues that plagued the old app. If you're a fan of TV Time's community features or just need a reliable tracker for your favorite shows, Bingers promises faster response times and lower server costs, making it more sustainable in the long run. With over 26.4 million lifetime installs, TV Time’s user base will find a new home with Bingers by July 31st.

TV Time Replaced by Bingers: New Show Tracker Launching Soon — TechCrunch

Key Points

1

TV Time had over 26.4 million lifetime installs before shutting down on July 15th

2

Bingers will be available by July 31st, offering faster performance and lower costs

3

The new app addresses TV Time's slow loading times and high server expenses

4

Users can import their data from TV Time archives via GDPR-compliant export tool

5

TV Time was sold to Whip Media in 2016 but is now being wound down

Why It Matters

If you're a fan of TV Time's show tracking features, Bingers offers a lifeline with faster performance and lower costs. Users can import their data from TV Time archives before the shutdown on July 15th to maintain continuity in their show tracking experience.

TV TimeBingersshow trackershutdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this matter?

If you're a fan of TV Time's show tracking features, Bingers offers a lifeline with faster performance and lower costs. Users can import their data from TV Time archives before the shutdown on July 15th to maintain continuity in their show tracking experience.

What happened?

TV Time, with over 26.4M installs, is shutting down as Whip Media pivots to AI. Enter Bingers, rebuilt by TV Time's founder, offering faster performance and lower costs for users.

Comments

Subscribe to join the conversation...

Be the first to comment

Enjoyed this article?

Get it daily. 7am. Free. Reads in 5 minutes.

Join 2,074 builders reading daily.

Also get