Showmax
Showmax

Showmax

Entertainment

| Showmax Africa Holdings Limited

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: August 07, 2025

Run Showmax on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Showmax, an app by Showmax Africa Holdings Limited, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

Showmax is one of those apps that kind of surprises you by just how much there is to watch. There are a ton of local African series and movies, but also all the big-name international stuff mixed in, so it really covers a lot of different tastes. It’s not just movies either — you’ll find loads of kids’ shows, documentaries, and, probably the coolest thing for football fans, all the Premier League matches live. On a PC using something like BlueStacks, the bigger screen is really nice for this. The stream quality goes all the way up to Full HD, but for anyone trying to save data, it’s easy to adjust settings, which is helpful.

The way it’s set up is pretty user-friendly too. People can set up individual profiles so recommendations aren’t all over the place, and it lets two people watch at once, so family and friends can do their own thing. There’s a kids’ section with its own content and safety settings, which can be a real bonus for parents. New shows and movies get added every week, so there’s always something a bit different popping up. They’ve made subscribing and canceling direct, which is handy, and there are a few different plan options, so you’re not locked into paying for stuff you don’t want. All in all, it’s got the kind of variety and flexibility that makes it feel more personal instead of just another streaming app dumping random movies at you.

Switch to BlueStacks and make the most of your apps on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run Showmax on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Showmax in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Showmax from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Showmax

  • Click the Showmax icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Showmax - FAQs

  • How to Run Showmax on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Showmax on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Showmax on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Showmax PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Showmax on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.