As we have seen in our Kodi-explained article, Kodi isn’t pretty much exciting on its own. The add-ons are at the heart of Kodi, and it relies on these addons to stream live TV, sports, movies, and videos. While we have already covered some of the best Kodi add-ons in the past, today I will be covering relatively new Kodi addons that may not be as popular as those established ones. If you are new to Kodi and need help in installing these add-ons, I recommend you to read our guide on how to use Kodi. That being said, let’s have a look at the 17 new Kodi addons you can try in 2020.
In this article, we have added 18 fresh Kodi addons that you are going to find useful. We have categorized the addons into various sections so you can easily find the addon of your choice. With all that said, let’s now move to the list.
Warning: Some of the websites hosting the Kodi addons contain tracking pixels. If you don’t want to give away your personal information like IP address, you should use VPNs. Remember to check out our article on the best free VPNs for the same.
1. FilmRise
If you are looking for a new Kodi addon for watching movies and TV shows then FilmRise is your safe bet. It’s among the few add-ons that are legal and available on the official Kodi repository. You can watch full movies and TV shows for free, but the platform is ad-supported.
2. Popcornflix
Popocornflix has become another great Kodi addon to consume movies and TV shows for free. While the question of legality depends on your geographical location, to remain on the safe side, you can use it through a VPN. The best part about Popcornflix is that there are no content restrictions based on region. Further, the addon is very fast and provides very good streaming which makes it ideal for watching movies on Kodi.
- Install Popcornflix from Kodi’s official repository
- Compatible with Kodi 18 Leia (currently at Kodi 18.7 Leia) and older versions including Kodi 17 Jarvis.
3. YouTube
While YouTube is not a new Kodi addon, but it has surely gone through a lot of improvements, and that reserves a place on this list. Not just movies and TV shows, you can watch a lot of video content using the YouTube addon on Kodi. You have access to some live TV channels, game streaming, and much more. Besides, you can also check out the most popular videos in your region.
4. Netflix
Netflix is again not a new Kodi addon, but it has been completely revamped by a new developer. You can now, in fact, play 1080p and 4K content on Kodi, but there are some caveats. That said, you can seamlessly log in and enjoy Netflix movies and TV shows on Kodi. Unlike earlier, now you don’t have to get your hands dirty and tweak things here and there.
Apart from that, the new Netflix addon also supports HDR10 and comes with Dolby vision support. You can even sync your Netflix content with Kodi’s local library. That’s awesome, right? Having said that, keep in mind, this addon is not official, but it’s not illegal either. You can certainly use it without any worry.
Top Live TV Addons
5. Xumo.TV
There are already many popular live TV addons for Kodi like Ccloud TV and Phoenix Return, but Xumo.TV is relatively new in comparison and brings a far more reliable experience. And the best part is that it’s officially available on Kodi’s repository so you don’t have to download the ZIP file from shady sources. Just move to the “Addons” tab and you can seamlessly install Xumo.TV on your Kodi. Apart from that, it offers several major news channels including NBC, CBS, Time Magazine, and more.
6. Pluto.TV
Similar to Xumo.TV, Pluto.TV has gained popularity for featuring a wide range of live TV channels on Kodi. It’s known for offering more than 200 live TV channels and has no buffering issues. The add-on allows you to browse TV channels as a guest, but if you want to view them then you will have to sign in with a user account. Other than that, you have multiple categories like Live, OnDemand, Lineup, and more.
7. Catch-Up TV & More
Catch-Up TV & More is currently in its infancy, but it does bring a lot of popular live TV channels on Kodi. In fact, it offers live TV channels from more than 15 countries around the world and that includes major regions like the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Japan, and more. You have access to channels like CBS, Blaze, Bristol TV, Edge Sport, and much more.
- Install Catch-Up TV & More from Kodi’s official repository
- Compatible with Kodi 18 Leia (currently at Kodi 18.7 Leia) and older versions including Kodi 17 Jarvis.
Best Kodi Addons for Sports.
8. Livestream
Livestream is among those addons on Kodi that offer anything and everything including sports channels. You would find live sports channels mostly from Europe and of course, the US. You have access to 9 sports channels including Sportal HD, Park City Television and more. Having said that, keep in mind, Livestream does not have the best reliability as some channels work and some don’t.
9. NBC Sports Live Extra
NBC Sports is one of the most popular sports channels in the US and you can easily get it running on Kodi. Since the addon is officially available under Kodi’s repository, there is no question of illegality. Moving ahead, with NBC Sports, you will have access to many big sporting events like NFL, Premier League, F1, and more.
Apart from that, NBC Sports also offers on-demand content which is just great. Having said that, keep in mind, NBC Sports is geographically restricted which means you can’t use the service outside of the US.
Best Kodi Addons for Kids, Cartoons & Anime
10. South Park
Earlier, there was a Cartoon Network addon for watching Cartoons on Kodi, but it has been deprecated. So now, we are left with very little cartoon content on Kodi. Among the few good ones out there, South Park is one. As the name suggests, South Park is a Kodi addon where you can watch all the episodes of South Park for free.
11. Japanese Animated Film Classics (JAFC)
If you are a fan of anime or Japanese cartoons then you are going to love JAFC on Kodi. The addon is wholly dedicated to bringing some of the oldest and popular anime content on Kodi. For instance, you can watch The Golden Flower, The Lump, A Story of Tobacco, and much more.
Best Kodi Addons for Streaming Music
12. Spotify
Spotify is undeniably among the most popular music streaming platforms and while there’s no official support for Kodi yet, you can utilize an unofficial route to get Spotify running on your Kodi machine. You need to use a third-party repository and from there you can easily install the Spotify addon for Kodi.
- Install Spotify
- Compatible with Kodi 18 Leia (currently at Kodi 18.7 Leia) and older versions including Kodi 17 Jarvis.
13. SoundCloud
In case you are unaware, SoundCloud is officially available on Kodi and you can play a large number of music tracks without any issues. As we all know, SoundCloud is one of the oldest popular platforms for sharing music so you get top-notch songs from both new and well-established artists.
14. Radio
If you are someone who listens to lots of music through radio then this Kodi addon is for you. Aptly named, Radio offers thousands of radio stations on Kodi, be it local or international. You can search for stations, listen to them in the background, and also save them stations for later reference.
Other than that, radio stations are categorized into several labels including genre, country, and language. To sum it up, Radio is one of the best Kodi addons for streaming music from all over the world and you should definitely give it a try.
Best Multipurpose Kodi Addons
15. Exodus
If you want a multipurpose Kodi addon for streaming movies, TV shows, viewing local videos, images, and also for maintenance tasks then Exodus is outrightly the best. You can browse through the available content or search for something specific. Both movies and TV shows have been clearly listed in the form of sections based on their genre, language, production studio, and also on the basis of their popularity.
16. The Magic Dragon
Magic Dragon is yet another multipurpose Kodi addon that offers online video streaming but goes way beyond just movies and TV shows. Magic Dragon for Kodi has a host of video content including high definition (and even 4K) movies, shows, as well as live sports, highlights, and radio. Magic Dragon’s interface might not be very user-friendly, but you can access past TV episodes using its built-in DVR feature.
17. Seren
Seren is another hugely popular Kodi addon and you can use it to watch movies, TV shows, sports, live TV– all into one. It has got tons of movies and shows under its library and many believe that it provides the best user experience on Kodi because of no buffering issues. The content is properly categorized and you can sort the library based on trending movies, actors, recently updated movies, genres, etc.
- Install Seren
- Compatible with Kodi 18 Leia (currently at Kodi 18.7 Leia) and older versions including Kodi 17 Jarvis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are Kodi Addons Illegal?
Most of the Kodi addons are not illegal and the ones hosted on Kodi’s official repository are certainly not illegal. However, some of the third-party ones are deemed illegal because they host pirated content or stream unauthorized live TV channels. Apart from that, illegality depends on your geographical location too. For instance, many third-party Kodi addons are illegal in the US, UK, and some European countries.
Yes, you can definitely watch movies with Kodi addons. We have mentioned the 4 new Kodi addons so you can watch both latest and old movies. Apart from that, you can also try the multipurpose addons for more content.
I would recommend you to install Exodus and Seren on your Firestick for having all-around access to movies, TV shows, and live TV channels.
Yoda addon is no longer available on Kodi as Supremacy repository which hosted the addon has been deprecated. In that case, you can try Exodus and other multipurpose add-ons from the list.
