Cartoon Network Shutdown 9 Alternatives to Try

TubiTV, ToonJet, and SuperCartoons are some of the best Cartoon Network Alternatives you can use following the Cartoon Network shutdown. All of these cartoon streaming sites are free. You do not need to pay, or even sign up to use these platforms. In some cases, you can even download their native apps on Android, iOS, TVs, and even Playstations to watch cartoons online.

We’ve tried to list something for every cartoon lover. You’ll find sites with very modern and fresh cartoons as well as those offering nostalgic and vintage pieces.

We’ve also paid attention to other features such as the availability of subtitles, video-quality features, ads, user interface, content database, and so on.

Before we begin, here are a few security tips that will help you stay safe on these sites. 

Security tips before accessing Cartoon Network alternatives 

There are four problems you may face when using any of these replacements for Cartoon Network:

• Tons of hidden/unwanted ads.
• Ads leading to malicious sites and viruses.
• Accessible websites even though they work for everyone else.
• Legal issues due to streaming pirated content.

You can solve all four of these by using a VPN. The VPN changes your IP address which makes all websites accessible. It also has an ad blocker that prevents those third-party apps from launching new tabs or redirecting you to other sites.

1. Tubi TV

How it’s a Cartoon Network alternative: It’s 100% legal like CN, 100% free, and has “preschool” and “kids” sections. 

Tubi TV is one of the rarest online streaming sites that’s 100% legal along with being free. Tubi TV is a licensed platform that you can use to stream movies and shows across various categories.

Its “kids” and “preschool” content is what makes it more alike Cartoon Network.

It also has Hollywood/Bollywood movies, TV shows, documentaries, and even networks like ConTV, Dove Channel, DocuRama, etc.

You can also use the search bar to directly search for what you need. 

While you may not find a lot of fresh content, it does host quite a few movies/shows that are less than a few weeks old. 

The video players are advanced and OTT-like. You can choose specific seasons and episodes if you’re streaming shows.

The video player offers in-built subtitles in English. You can even customize the subtitles. Multiple quality options are available as well. This allows you to stream if you’re on a limited bandwidth or a slow connection. 

TubiTV has native apps for Android and iOS and is compatible with Playstation, TV, and many other devices. 

Here’s a detailed piece on What is Tubi TV if you’d like to learn more.

2. ToonJet

 

How it’s a website like Cartoon Network: Kid-friendly, cartoonish UI and legal cartoon streaming.

ToonJet is probably the most for-kids website you’ll ever see. The website does look a bit 90s but it very clearly looks like a comic book or anything else kids will love.

On the homepage, you can pick from some of the most popular cartoons such as Superman, Betty Boop, Looney Tunes, Popeye, and others.

There’s a “Today in Cartoon History” that shows anything eventful that may have happened in the past on the current date in the cartoon world.

For most cartoons, a detailed description and synopsis are available. The majority of its content isn’t self-hosted but is fetched from YouTube. As a result, the video player offers a quality-control feature just like YouTube does. Captions do not work as YouTube only offers captions on specific videos. YouTube also ensures that the servers are always up. 

The site has an optional login/signup option. If you sign up, you can send messages to other users, leave comments, etc. Unfortunately, it mostly works for vintage/classic cartoons only.

3. SuperCartoons

 

How it’s a CN alternative: It’s exclusively for cartoons. 

SuperCartoons is one of the most basic-looking alternatives for Cartoon Network. The website almost has no interface at all. There are two text-links at the top, home and series. 

It has 1500+ cartoons, most of which are classics, and should hit you with nostalgia. Some available options include Looney Tunes, Mickey Mouse, Popeye, etc.

The homepage just has a ton of thumbnails. No information except the title and a “star” is attached to the thumbnail. The star is simply the number of people who have clicked on the star. It may mean they liked it, or it may be anything else.

Once you click a cartoon thumbnail, a description is displayed.

The video player is just as bland as the website. It has no quality control or subtitle feature. 

There are no search filters either except a search bar that accepts keywords.

4. Cartoonito

What makes it a Cartoon Network replacement: It’s a legal cartoon streaming platform partially owned by HBO.

Cartoonito is a website that your kid can use on their own. It’s made with a fun and kid-friendly interface. It’s free from payments or signup. 

Cartoonito is not just for watching cartoon network shows but also for playing cartoon games. Yes, it’s all legal considering how it’s partially HBO-owned.

 There’s even a “club” that your kid can use to make things with others, play color games, or participate in other fun activities. 

Various types of cartoons such as Fireman Sam, Lucas the Spider, Legends of Spark, etc. are available.

Video players have very interactive sticker reactions that kids love reacting to. The video players do not offer any subtitle features but you can improve/downgrade the video quality as you need.

5. WatchCartoonOnline

Why it’s on this list: It allows free streaming of cartoons.

WatchCartoonOnline has the most traditional and familiar user interface.

You can use its search bar to directly search for the cartoon you need. You can also use its dedicated “filter” button to use the advanced filters it offers. These filters include genre, release year, status (ongoing/completed), type (movie/TV show), etc. The one unique filter is “age” which basically means viewer age. This ensures you can find age-appropriate content for your kids. 

In terms of content, I found some very recent and new cartoons here that aren’t common for websites like Cartoon Network.  

The thumbnails are informative. Hovering will tell you their IMDb score, release year, runtime, and even total views. 

3 servers are available for most content. It even has a quality-control feature on the video player.

6. WatchCartoonOnline (WCO)

No, it’s not the same platform as the website like Cartoon Network listed above. The name sure is identical but the interface and content are entirely different.

If you go to WCO and click on their “Cartoons” section, you’ll see an alphabetic scale. You can use this to find your cartoon. 

You can also use the text search bar to directly type your cartoon name. There’s also a genre filter. The rare “age” filter exists too using which you can find cartoons appropriate for specific ages.

Most content is limited to one or 2 servers at best. The video player is pretty basic and doesn’t offer any subtitle feature. A quality control feature does exist but it simply offers “SD/HD” choices, no resolution is mentioned. 

On top of cartoons, it also features subbed and dubbed anime content. 

7. KimCartoon

Why it’s a website like Cartoon Network: Their tagline literally says “Watch cartoons in high quality”. 

The interface is nothing impressive, but the content sure is. You land on the website and see dozens of thumbnails. Bland, static, non-informative thumbnails that do not tell you a lot about the cartoons.

The top bar does have filters such as cartoons, anime, TV series, news, Asian Drama, etc. Once you click on a video, it takes you to another boring, non-informative page. It simply has a video player. This video player is generally Youtube-powered. This means you get an always-on server and quality control options. Auto-generated captions may sometimes be available but are generally missing.

It also has a “request cartoon” feature so you can ask for specific cartoons if what you need is missing.

8. KissCartoon

How it’s an alternative to Cartoon Network: Allows free streaming of almost all types of Cartoons.

KissCartoon is one of the most content-rich platforms on this list.  I’ve manually calculated and its cartoon count is at a staggering 304,192! That’s probably more than even what Cartoon Network had! 

You can find your cartoon either by name, or through alphabetical sorting. You can also sort by “popularity”, “latest update”, or “new cartoon”. A long list of “genres” is available too and you can select from action, family, mystery, romance, sci-fic and so on.

The thumbnails and information-boxes are disappointing. You must play each individual cartoon to know what quality it is. It’s not shared anywhere else.

The video player doesn’t offer any quality control or subtitle features. There is a comments feature but it’s generally empty. We even have a long list of KissCartoon alternatives if you’re interested! 

[Bonus Mention]- Youtube

YouTube has a surprisingly vast database of Cartoon videos. Simply search for what you seek. This has multiple benefits over traditional Cartoon streaming platforms. The site (YouTube) and servers will always be online. There are no hidden or malicious ads. And you’re also protected from copyright legalities. 

Youtube even has a rent/buy feature now. This will let you pay to watch cartoons legally on YouTube either for a specific duration (rent) or forever (buy).

In most cases, the video player offers in-built subtitles. If that’s not available, you can use YouTube-generated captions to understand the content better. YouTube also has quality-control options as you must know.

The only slight downside is the ads. But almost every single alternative to Cartoon Network here has ads so it’s not exclusive with Youtube. YouTube’s native Android and iOS apps also allow cross-device compatibility and “continue watching” for you to resume your binge!

Frequently Asked Questions 

Here are answers to some of the most common questions around Cartoon Network shutdown:

Q. Is Cartoon Network Shutdown?

Yes. Cartoon Network has been officially shut down as of 8th August, 2024. The website now redirects to Max, the subscription-based subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Q. Why Cartoon Network shutdown?

The primary reported reason is cutting costs. Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly had a 6% earnings drop. They took a $9.1billion hit that resulted in the world losing the Cartoon Network website. The move also is expected to generate more subscription-revenue for Max.

Q. Where can I watch old cartoon network shows?

Old Cartoon Network shows are available on TubiTV, ToonJet, SuperCartoons as of September 6, 2024.  You can also watch the old cartoon network shows on Max which is where the Cartoon Network website now redirects. 

Legal disclaimer 

Updateland or the creators of this article are not associated with any of these Cartoon Network Alternatives. We have no information about the legality or illegality of any of these websites. All information presented here is “as is”. All your actions are solely your own responsibility. I recommend using a VPN just to be safe. 

Conclusion- Which are the best Cartoon Network alternatives?

Tubi TV is one of the best places if you need a legal way to stream cartoons online. Its apps, website interface, and everything else make it one of the best options on this list.

Of course, ToonJet or SuperCartoons are impressive as well. Some of these websites have specific USPs such as maybe very fresh content, advanced search filters, or even very fresh content. Considering how all of this is free, you’re free to use multiple platforms and jump from one of these cartoon network alternatives to another. 

If you ask me, I’ll say all sites like Cartoon Network listed here offer impressive cartoon streaming options. You can’t go wrong with Tubi TV though.