Roku has surpassed 100 million households streaming on its devices as of April. The milestone underscores the company's dominant position in the crowded streaming hardware market.
The figure includes users of Roku's streaming sticks, boxes, and Roku-branded televisions. The company originally launched in 2008 as an internal Netflix project before spinning out as an independent streaming platform.
Roku's growth reflects the broader explosion of streaming services over the past 15 years. The industry has transformed dramatically since Roku's founding—Netflix alone grew from fewer than 10 million subscribers in 2008 to hundreds of millions today.
Roku competes with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google's Chromecast in the streaming device space. The company generates revenue through device sales, advertising on its platform, and licensing its operating system to TV manufacturers.
The 100 million household figure represents both direct Roku device owners and customers who use Roku-powered televisions, giving the company substantial reach in the streaming ecosystem.
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