# IPTV Search

> Site: https://iptv-search.com
> Type: Free IPTV channel directory and search engine
> Owner: iptv-search.com

## What is IPTV Search

IPTV Search is a free IPTV channel directory and search engine that indexes live TV channels from around the world. The site provides a searchable database of free IPTV streams in M3U / M3U8 format, compatible with VLC, IPTV Smarters Pro, TiviMate, GSE IPTV, Perfect Player, Kodi, and any standards-compliant M3U player.

- **8,731 Live Channels** - Comprehensive channel directory updated daily
- **164 Countries** - Channels from USA, UK, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and 150+ more countries
- **10+ Channel Types** - News, Sports, Entertainment, Movies, Kids, Music, Documentary, Religious, Lifestyle, Educational
- **40+ Languages** - English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, Russian, Hindi, and more
- **Free Search** - No registration required to browse, search, or stream channels
- **M3U Download** - Direct M3U playlist download for any channel group
- **Premium Tier** - Subscription option for HD/4K, multi-connection, and ad-free experience

## Site Structure

### Main Pages
- / - Home page with featured channels, popular countries, and search
- /search - Real-time search across all channels with filters
- /favorites - User favorites (after login)
- /plans - Subscription plans and pricing
- /tutorial - Setup guide for Smart TV, Android, iOS, Desktop
- /account - User account dashboard
- /login - Sign in
- /freesub - Free subscription trial

### Category Pages (164 countries)
Browse channels by country:
- /category/USA - United States channels
- /category/UK - United Kingdom channels
- /category/China - Chinese channels
- /category/India - Indian channels
- /category/Brazil - Brazilian channels
- /category/Mexico - Mexican channels
- /category/Germany - German channels
- /category/Spain - Spanish channels
- /category/France - French channels
- /category/Italy - Italian channels
- /category/Argentina - Argentine channels
- /category/Australia - Australian channels
- /category/Canada - Canadian channels
- /category/Japan - Japanese channels
- /category/Korea - Korean channels
- Plus 149+ more country-specific pages

### Channel Pages
Each channel has a dedicated page at /channel/{slug}:
- Channel name and logo
- Country and category
- Stream quality (SD/HD/4K)
- M3U playlist URL
- Related channels in same category
- Embedded player option

### Regional & Topic Landing Pages
- /usa-iptv - USA IPTV channel directory (hub)
- /uk-iptv-plans - UK IPTV guide and pricing comparison
- /asia-iptv - Asia region aggregator
- /europe-iptv - Europe region aggregator
- /americas-iptv - Americas region aggregator
- /oceania-iptv - Oceania region aggregator
- /middle-east-iptv - Middle East region aggregator
- /android-iptv-app - Best Android IPTV apps review
- /free-iptv-app-review - Free IPTV app comparison

### Legal & Information
- /privacy-policy - Privacy policy (English + Chinese)
- /terms - Terms of service

## Subscription Plans

| Plan | Price | Features |
|------|-------|----------|
| Free | $0 | 100 channels, standard quality, ads, 1 connection |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99/mo | All channels, HD, no ads, 1 connection |
| Basic Yearly | $59.99/yr | Same as monthly, save 50% |
| Premium | $199 lifetime | All channels, 4K, no ads, 5 simultaneous connections |

Payment methods: Alipay, WeChat Pay, USDT (crypto).

## Supported Players

IPTV Search works with any standard M3U/M3U8 player. We have verified compatibility with:
- **VLC Media Player** (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS)
- **IPTV Smarters Pro** (Android, iOS, Smart TV)
- **TiviMate Premium** (Android TV, Firestick)
- **GSE IPTV** (iOS, Apple TV)
- **Perfect Player** (Android)
- **Kodi** (via PVR IPTV Simple Client addon)
- **OTT Navigator** (Android TV)
- **XCIPTV Player** (Android, iOS)
- **iPlayTV** (Apple TV)
- **Smart IPTV / SIPTV** (Smart TV)
- Any M3U/M3U8 compatible player

## How to Use IPTV Search

1. **Browse** - Visit a category page like /category/USA or /category/China
2. **Search** - Use the search bar to find specific channels by name
3. **Get M3U** - Copy the M3U URL or download the playlist file
4. **Add to Player** - Paste the M3U URL into your IPTV player of choice
5. **Watch** - Channels appear organized by category in your player

See /tutorial for step-by-step setup instructions with screenshots for each platform.

## FAQ

### What is IPTV?
IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television. It's a method of streaming TV content over the internet rather than through traditional cable or satellite. IPTV uses M3U/M3U8 playlists to deliver channel streams that IPTV player apps can read and display.

### Is IPTV Search free to use?
Yes, browsing and searching channels is completely free. No registration required to access the directory. Premium subscription is optional and provides higher quality streams, multiple simultaneous connections, and an ad-free experience.

### How many channels does IPTV Search have?
IPTV Search currently indexes 8,731 live TV channels from 164 countries. The directory is updated daily with new channels added and dead links removed.

### What countries are covered?
We index channels from 164 countries including USA, UK, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, and 144 more countries across all continents.

### Do I need a subscription to watch channels?
No. Most channels listed are free public streams. Some premium channels may require a subscription. Basic access to the full channel directory is always free.

### What devices can I use to watch IPTV?
You can watch IPTV on: Smart TVs (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Sony, Roku TV), Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Firestick, Windows PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, and any device that runs an IPTV player app.

### How do I get the M3U playlist?
Each category page has a "Copy M3U URL" button. Click it to copy the playlist URL to your clipboard, then paste it into your IPTV player's "Add Playlist" or "M3U URL" field.

### Are the channels legal?
IPTV Search indexes public IPTV streams from around the world. We do not host any content ourselves. Each channel is sourced from publicly available broadcast streams. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to access content in their jurisdiction.

### Can I add my own channel?
We accept submissions for new channels. Use the contact form on our website to suggest channels. All submissions are reviewed and verified before being added to the directory.

### How often is the channel list updated?
The channel database is updated daily. Our crawler checks each channel for availability and stream quality. Dead links are removed, and new channels are added regularly.

### Can I download the entire channel list?
Yes. Visit /category/{country} for any country and click the "Download M3U" button to get the full playlist for that country.

### Is there a mobile app?
We do not currently have a dedicated mobile app, but our website is fully responsive and works perfectly on mobile devices. You can also save it to your home screen as a PWA (Progressive Web App).

### How do I contact support?
For premium subscription questions: support@iptv-search.com
For channel submissions or corrections: use the contact form
Response time: typically within 24 hours

## Technical Notes

- **Site technology**: Cloudflare Workers edge network, D1 database, KV cache
- **Page generation**: Server-side rendered (SSR) HTML with structured data
- **Caching**: Edge cached at Cloudflare CDN nodes worldwide
- **Site URL**: https://iptv-search.com
- **Sitemap**: https://iptv-search.com/sitemap.xml
- **AI summary**: https://iptv-search.com/llms.txt
- **Structured data**: JSON-LD schema.org markup on all pages

## Data Sources

IPTV Search aggregates free public IPTV streams from multiple sources. We do not host any streams ourselves. Each channel is verified daily for availability and stream quality.

## Crawler Permissions

- AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, CCBot) are allowed
- Standard search engine crawlers (Googlebot, Bingbot, DuckDuckBot) are allowed
- All paths under / are crawlable
- Admin (/admin), API (/api), and activation (/activate) paths are restricted

## Disclaimer

IPTV Search is a channel directory service. We do not provide, host, or transmit any broadcast content. All streams indexed are publicly available streams from third-party sources. Users access channels at their own discretion and are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations.