The 30 Best Kodi Addons - The ones we actually use

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Frederik Lipfert
Dr. Frederik Lipfert Founder, vpncheck
Updated on 29 Oct 2022

Updated in March 2024: We keep this post updated with the latest Kodi Addon recommendations, new picks, and more information.

Customize your media player with this guide on the best Kodi addons.

Best Kodi Addons

Not everyone is tech-savvy, a software enthusiast,  or an open-source advocate. Let’s face it. Most people have a life. So to keep it simple, we decided to create this stress-free guide to satisfy your comfort zone of leisure and entertainment from yet another source besides Firestick apps and IPTV services. This time, we collected some basic Kodi concepts to help you embrace the media hub and its magical addons, one click at a time. Are you ready?

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Addons Versus Builds

For starters, we wanted to remind you of the major differences between addons and builds. In short, if you need to keep it simple and straightforward, manually selecting your own addons is the way to go. But some benefits of using Kodi builds are that they have the coolest designs – although not always the most user-friendly -, and by downloading only one build, you get a package that already includes many addons. We will leave your priorities up to you. But in the meantime, these are some aspects worth highlighting:

Addons Builds
Customizations Are selected and downloaded one by one.  Include a pre-selected group of addons.
Settings The user changes Kodi’s settings directly. The user has to change Kodi’s settings and the build’s settings.
Design Kodi includes a skin switcher to personalize its look. Builds have more fun and distinctive looks.
Space Addons require less hard drive space and RAM. Builds require more hard drive space and RAM.
Security The user has more control over what is being downloaded to Kodi since the selections are made one by one. This helps keep privacy stronger. The user has less control over what is being downloaded to Kodi since the build includes a lot of pre-selected addons and features. This raises security concerns.
Virtual Private Network Protecting yourself using the best VPN for Kodi is strongly recommended when using either addons and builds. This will keep the data that your device sends over the internet private.

 

How We Evaluate Addons

When creating this list, picking one addon over the other and deciding which ones were the best was not a straightforward task. Deciding “what’s the best” is a tough mission since we understand that every user has different priorities and interests. Plus, the technology behind Kodi and its extensions is constantly changing. So please keep in mind that while this list has been tested and reviewed, the characteristics and existence of the addons might change in a matter of weeks or even hours.

What is key is understanding that you don’t really need an infinite amount of addons. Choosing three add-ons per type of entertainment or less is the recommended amount. The main add-on categories out there are films & TV shows, cartoons & animation, live TV & news, music, sports, gaming, international films, and maintenance tools. It might take some time until you figure out the addons that suit your preferences best, but once that is achieved, you can clean up your list and commit to your favorite ones – ideally prioritizing the addons that deliver high-quality streams and that have been consistently working. Other aspects to analyze when choosing your addons are design, user experience, speed, and security.

Top 10 Kodi Addons

Kodi allows you to combine various viewing streams from different sources. Do you remember when you were only a kid, and a relative took you to a toy store? Surely, you felt the adrenaline rush upon seeing an uncountable number of toys. Some of them were hard to reach, and others were hard to understand. You see ones that were colorful and noisy,  and some were even tempting. But you were shy to say so out loud. Yes, a beautiful experience, but also an overwhelming one. Chaotic, disappointing, confusing – who didn’t cry at Toys 4 U?

Just like a toy store, Kodi is an open-source space, although with things that you can actually acquire because it is designed to be publicly accessible. It works well with most devices, like TVs, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, and can be installed on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, tvOS, and Android. For a comprehensive discussion on Kodi, we’ve written a separate post on everything amazing that you need to know about Kodi: What is Kodi?

The magic behind using Kodi addons (or add-ons, same magic) is that it makes the experience enjoyable because you use the addons to curate it. You personalize the content you will interact with, and since you’re an adult now, there’s no reason to be shy.

With this “Top 10 List,” we expect to satisfy your inner child’s basic needs, or at least the digital ones. Below it, are yet another 20 third-party Kodi addons and a bonus list because know you can get picky sometimes! And there’s nothing wrong with that. What matters is that you walk the virtual hallways and take your time to find the toys that make you happy. I mean, in 2024, we all deserve some comfort, right?

1.  The Oath (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Over the last year, the Oath has been one of the best working Kodi addons and arguably the most popular. The addon specializes in movies and TV shows, and it uses the popular Exodus theme, so it’s easy for users to navigate through. The main page has sections for Movies, TV Shows, My Movies, My TV Shows, New Movies, New Episodes, Tools, and Search. Each of these then has sub-categories that make selection easier.

 

The Oath Kodi Addon Main Menu

The best thing about The Oath Kodi addon is that it provides lots of free streams in up to 1080p, including ones from Uptobox. However, you can still add your Real-Debrid account to enhance your streaming experience. The Oath is compatible with both Kodi 18 Leia and 19 Matrix.

Host Repository: host505 repo

Source URL: https://host505.github.io/

How to Install The Oath Kodi Addon

2.  Asgard (All-in-one) – Kodi 18 and 19

Asgard is another reliable Kodi addon, and it provides pretty much everything: Movies, TV Shows, Live Sports, Sports Replays, Live TV, Anime, Comedy, Soaps, and Kids’ Content. All these categories have sections on the main page, and on top of those, you’ll find others such as 4K, One-Click Search, Last Link Played, Resume Watching, and an App section that hosts content from pretty much all popular streaming services.

Asgard Kodi Addon Main Menu

Asgard combines both free scrapers and Real-Debrid. Most of the movies and TV show sections require Real-Debrid, but there’s also a non-Debrid section with free links. The sports and live TV section are quite commendable as they let you watch live and replay sports from around the world as well as 1000+ live TV channels.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

3.  KodiVerse (All-In-One) – Kodi 18 and 19

KodiVerse is a relatively new Kodi addon, but it ranks highly in our list as it easily eliminates the need for multiple addons. This is because the addon hosts 10+ of the most popular Kodi addons, and they are all working very well. Some of the addons you’ll find within KodiVerse are 4K, Asgard, Black Lightning, Essential, Fights on Demand, M.E.TV, Magic Dragon, Odin, Rogue One, and Torque Lite. Best of all? All these addons work just as well as they do on their own. In fact, some of the original addons have sections that state that they only when inside KodiVerse.

KodiVerse Addon Main Menu

Besides the addons, KodiVerse also provides its rich library of content, mostly made up of movies and TV shows. The other addon sections let you watch movies in up to 4K, perform direct searches, and adjust the addon’s functionalities. However, you will need a Real-Debrid account to use the dedicated KodiVerse section.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

4.  The Crew (All-In-One) – Kodi 18 and 19

The Crew is another of the most popular Kodi addons. The addon has become known for being multi-purpose and offering everything for free. However, The Crew currently offers different versions of the addons for Kodi 18 and 19. The Kodi 18 version is more comprehensive as it offers movies, TV shows, IPTV, Kids’ content, sports, and comedy. The current Kodi 19 version only offers movies and TV shows.

The Crew Kodi Addon Main Menu on Kodi 18

Nevertheless, The Crew remains one of the most reliable Kodi addons. The addon provides lots of free HD links, and you can also add Trakt.tv and Real-Debrid to enhance your streaming experience.

Host Repository: The Crew Repo

Source URL: https://team-crew.github.io/

5.  Mad Titan Sports (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

If you are looking for an addon to watch your favorite sports, then Mad Titan Sports should be one of the first few you install. The addon is a collaboration between four of the most popular Kodi developers (Magnetic, The Crew, The JEN, and JETJET), and this shows in the reliability and diversity of the addon.

Mad Titan Sports Main Menu

Mad Titan Sports lets you watch Football, NFL, UFC, PPVs, NBA, ML, WWE, Motosports, Rugby, NCAAF, Darts, Cricket, and lots of other sports and competitions. Links are distributed between three categories to make it easy to get whatever you want: Live Sports, Live TV, and Replay Zone. The Live Sports section has a very useful section where you can see events that are airing on that specific day or are already live.

Host Repository: Magnetic Repo

Source URL: http://magnetic.website/repo/

6.  Black Lightning (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Black Lightning is an awesome movies and TV shows Kodi addon that provides a huge library and lots of navigation options. The best part about the addon is that it has powerful scrapers that can provide 40+ 4K links and 70+ 1080p links, just for a single movie! The addon organizes content into several main categories: One-Click Collection, Movies by Scraper, TV Shows by scraper, and several search options.

Black Lightning Kodi Addon Main Menu

The main categories offer more navigation options, and you can choose titles using options such as 4K and 3D. Most of the streams will require Real-Debrid, but there are free stream categories you can use if you don’t have an account. You’ll also find a bonus Sports Replay section within the One-Click option, and it uses free streams to offer replays from Football, Boxing, Basketball, and Formula 1.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

7.  Sportowa TV (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

If you like watching live sports and have used free live stream websites such as Rojadirecta, then this one is for you. The Kodi addon doesn’t just provide direct streams but rather hosts eleven of the most popular sports website scrapers: SportsBay, Crackstreams, Rojadirecta, Strims World, LiveOnScore, VipLeague, VIPLeague, TVSport, Crickfree, LiveSport, and LiveTV.sx

Sportowa Kodi Addon Main Menu

All these scrapers work in their way and provide different sports content, but you can be sure that you’ll find any sporting event you want. And the bonus? You won’t have to deal with the pesky ads found on free sports streaming sites.

Host Repository: Mbebe

Source URL: http://mbebe.github.io/blomqvist/

8.  Nemesis AIO (All-in-One) – Kodi 18 and 19

Nemesis AIO is an all-in-one Kodi addon from the popular developer Nemmzy669, and it provides a wide variety of content. Besides the obvious movies and TV shows categories, Nemesis also provides live sports & replays, documentaries, music & radio, cartoons, kids, anime, webcams, gaming videos, and adult content. All of these have their categories on the homepage, and all content is available for free.

Nemesis AIO KOdi Addon Main Menu

Other than the content, the most outstanding Nemesis features are the addon’s watch party and live chat functionalities. You can create a party code to watch in sync with your friends or even chat with other users within the addon. Note that Nemesis AIO uses a pin system, so you will need to provide one every 4 hours.

Host Repository: Stream Army Repo

Source URL: http://streamarmy.co.uk/repo/

9.  4K (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

If you have a Real-Debrid account, then 4K Kodi addon may be all you need for your movies and TV shows streaming. As the name suggests, the addon specializes in providing 4K content, meaning you no longer have to worry about quality when using Kodi. The addon arranges its content in categories such as Main Section, Movies, TV Shows, Kids Movies, Direct Search, Scraper Search, and Tracker Search.

4K Kodi Addon Main Menu

The 4K Main Section is the highlight of the lot as it lets users enjoy their favorite film collections in one section. It groups together film series in box sets such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, John Wick, Marvel, Toy Story, etc. But to start streaming, you’ll need to go to settings and connect your Real-Debrid account first.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

10.  Live Net (Live TV) – Kodi 18 and 19

Live Net is the go-to Kodi addon if you are looking for Live TV. The addon is based on the popular Live NetTV apk, and just like its Android counterpart, it provides 700+ live TV channels sourced from around the world. The addon’s major categories are Sports, News, Entertainment, History, Religion, and Per Country.

LiveNet Kodi Addon Main Menu

The sports section is quite impressive as you’ll find 130+ of the world’s popular sports channels, so you can pretty much watch any event being broadcast live. The Per-Country section makes it easy to get channels from a particular country, and there are ten countries. Live Net provides multiple links for most channels to ensure reliability, and it wraps up our list of the top 10 best Kodi addons.

Host Repository: LooNatics Asylum Repo

Source URL: https://techecoyote.github.io/Install_LooNatics

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11.  Patriot (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Patriot comes with a colorful interface, a huge collection of titles, and a wide array of content. The addon is not a fully-fledged AIO addon, but besides movies and TV shows, it also provides documentaries, kids’ content, standup comedy, and anime. All these have their own categories on the home page and sub-categories below them.

Besides the content, you’ll also enjoy other features such as search history, the last link played, continue watching, and what’s new. The addon mainly works with Real-Debrid, but the movies section has a non-Debrid option you can use to watch movies for free.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

12.  The Loop (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

The Loop is a one-stop place for sports content on Kodi. The addon provides a wide variety of sports that you can watch both live and on-demand. The main categories include Fan Zone, Fight Zone, MLB Zone, NBA Zone, NHL Zone, Replay Zone, and Score Zone.

Besides these, The Loop provides sections for the various live sports taking place that day, including football championships, fighting events, formula 1, Moto GP, Baseball, Basketball, and NFL. There’s also a 24/7 section that provides LiveTV using various scrapers such as USTVGo to ensure you can easily watch sports airing on a channel you know.

Host Repository: Loop Repository

Source URL: https://loopaddon.uk/loop19/

13.  Magic Dragon (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Magic Dragon was one of the most popular addons on Kodi 18, and the addon has finally been updated to support Kodi 19 Matrix. The Kodi addon majors on movies and TV shows, and its strength is in the addon’s content organization and quality of streams. Magic Dragon provides the following categories: Movie World, TV World, New Releases, Box Sets, 4K Movies, People Watching, Cams/HDTS Releases, Movie Picks, Stand Up, Documentaries, Latest Episodes, and Selected Series.

The addon offers lots of scrapers, but it mostly relies on Real-Debrid for most of its titles. If you don’t have one, you can still use the addon as some titles come with free links, and some sections clearly state whether you’ll need an account, so choosing will be easy.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

14.  Odin (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Odin is another Kodi addon specializing in offering 4K content, and you’ll need a Real-Debrid account to use it. The addon prides itself in organizing its content in such a way that users will have an easy time finding great and popular titles to watch in UHD. The addons main sections are Odin Scrapers, 1080p Section, 4K Movies, 4K TV Shows, 4K Wildlife, 4K A-Z Movies, 4K Classic Movies, 4K Kids Movies, and 4K Horror Movies.

Below those are 4K box sets of the most popular franchises such as Bourne, James Bond, Resident Evil, etc. The titles do not prompt a Real-Device log-in, so you will need to authorize the service before you start streaming. The option to do so is the first thing on the main page.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

15.  Nightwing (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Nightwing is a movies and TV shows Kodi addon from the Magnetic Repo. The addon offers free links, which means you don’t need to have a Real-Debrid account. It keeps things simple by offering just a few categories: 1-Click Zone, Movies, TV Shows, Kids, Docs, and Fitness.

The 1-Click Zone is the highlight of the lot as it provides about 15 sub-categories, including 1-Click New Releases. When you click a title, you get an option to play in either 720p or 1080p, which means you can enjoy movies in HD without dealing with link aggregation. The other categories let you choose the link you want to use, so you can also benefit from variety.

Host Repository: Magnetic Repo

Source URL: http://magnetic.website/repo/

16.  ApeX Sports (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

ApeX Sports is a comprehensive sports Kodi addon as it enables you to watch pretty much any sporting event live and on-demand. The addon does this by utilizing website scrapers, and it arranges them in three main sections: Live Sport, Live TV, and Replays & Highlights.

The Live Sport section has scrappers such as RojaDirecta, SportsStreams, SportsPurge, and LiveTV.sx. In the Live TV section, you’ll find Filmon, SportsBay, Streamlive, and USTVGo. And if you are looking to catch the match as a replay or simply watch the highlights, you can use fulmatchesandshows.com, fullmatchtv.com, mlb.com, nhl.com, nba.com, and replaymatches.net. You won’t miss any action with these!

Host Repository: arxtic-ape repository

Source URL: https://arxtic-ape.github.io/

17.  TVTap (Live TV) – Kodi 18 and 19

TVTap is a live TV and sports Kodi addon from the LooNatics Asylum Repo, and it’s based on the Android apk TVMob, formerly known as TVTap. The addon provides 1,000+ live TV channels from around the world, ensuring you can watch any channel and event being broadcast live.

To make it easy to access the channel you are looking for, TVTap is organized into Documentary, Entertainment, Food, Kids, Movies, Music, News, Sports, and USA Channels. Each of these is filled with popular channels such as Sky Sports, ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, Fox Sports, ESPN, etc. Most channels have multiple streams for enhanced reliability.

Host Repository: LooNatics Asylum Repo

Source URL: https://techecoyote.github.io/Install_LooNatics

18.  Diamond Shadow (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Diamond Shadow is a fork of the Shadow Kodi addon and one of the best Kodi addons for both Kodi 18 Leia and 19 Matrix. The addon is mainly a films and TV shows Kodi addon, but it provides a wide variety of content and subgenres that you won’t find in many addons. You’ll find interesting YouTube genres, Big Toons, IPTV, and so much more.

Diamond Shadow is mainly a Real-Debrid addon in the movie and TV show sections, but you’ll also enjoy a section known as 10,000+ free movies without an account. There’s also a commendable one-click section that works without real-debrid, playing in full HD.

Host Repository: Diamond Shadow K19 And K18 Repository

Source URL: http://diamondbuild.xyz

19.  Aliunde K19 (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Aliunde Plus has been renamed to Aliunde K19, but the addon is still compatible with both Kodi 18 Leia and 19 Matrix. The addon comes with a simple interface, with the main menu content being organized into simply Aliunde K19, One Click, Movies, and TV Shows. However, the movies and TV shows sections are rich with sub-categories, so you won’t be limited in content.

Other Aliunde Plus features include Trakt, Last Link Played, Resume Watching, My RD History, RD Torrents, Search, and Search History. An excellent bonus comes in the form of Odin Kodi addon which is integrated within Aliunde to ensure that you get an all-round experience. Note that you will need Real-Debrid for both addons.

Host Repository: Aliunde Repository

Source URL: https://fuse99.com/aliunde

20.  Schwifty (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Schwifty is a relatively new Kodi addon from the Narcissist repo, and it mainly offers movies and TV shows. But on top of that, Schwifty also provides concerts, comedies, documentaries, live webcams, and free-to-air TV. All these are well organized on the home page.

The best thing about the Schwifty Kodi addon is that it provides free 720p and 1080p links on pretty much every title. Schwifty doesn’t waste time aggregating for links as you can choose the type of link you’d like immediately you select a title. If you have a Real-Debrid account, you can also integrate it and enjoy content in up to 4K.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

21.  Seren (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Seren was one of the first addons that did not offer any free links, instead only providing Real-Debrid and Premiumize Links. Several years later, it is still one of the best Kodi addons, and it’s actively updated and maintained.

The addon prides itself in simplicity, with the main menu only having two options: Discover Movies and Discover TV Shows. These two then have several sub-categories such as Trending, Most Watched, Most Collected, Box Office Top 10, etc. The best thing about Seren is that you can always be sure you’ll get lots of 1080p and even 4K links. But before you start using it, ensure you configure Real-Debrid or Premiumize.

Host Repository: Nixgates Repo

Source URL: https://nixgates.github.io/packages

22.  M.E.TV (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

M.E.T.V has become quite a popular Kodi addon over the last two years as it brings lots of content, from black and white classics to the latest blockbusters. The addon comes with many interesting categories on the main menu, such as Click Once Box Set, Kids Box Set, Disney Years Box Set, Pandoras Box, Academy Awards, TV Networks, TV Awards, and Movie World.

All these have lots of sub-categories that make it easy to navigate. If you are looking for some old or unpopular titles, then M.E.T.V is a perfect fit. However, you will need to have a Real-Debrid account to enjoy the wide variety of content on offer.

Host Repository: EzzerMacs Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://ezzer-mac.com/repo

23.  Torque Lite (Motorsports) – Kodi 18 and 19

Yet another superb addon from the Narcacist Repo, this is a Kodi addon dedicated to motorsport fans. The addon provides both live events and replays for Formula 1, Nascar, IndyCar, Moto GP, Super Car, Super Bikes, and any other motorsport championship for free.

Torque Lite’s main menu is quite simple, and it contains Race of Champions 2024, Live Zone, Super Cars, Super Bikes, Car Shows, and Race Archives. The Live Zone section lets you enjoy any live motorsport event, including the next Grand Prix. The archive section lets you watch all F1 events from 1990 to 2020 as well as old races from V8 Supercars and Superbikes.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

24.  Sport HD (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

Sport HD is easily one of the best Kodi addons for sports as it lets you watch all major sporting events live. The addon sources its content from sporthd.me, and it then arranges it in a manner that makes it easily accessible. There’s an option that displays all upcoming events, and it even shows the channel where the stream is sourced. Next to it is a live option that you can use to catch all ongoing events.

If you are looking for a particular sport, championship, or event and don’t want to scroll through, you can use the Sports or Best Leagues options. The Sports option includes 17 different sports, and the league option offers popular championships such as the Champions League and the Premier League.

Host Repository: Bugatsinho repository

Source URL: https://bugatsinho.github.io/repo/

25.  Rogue One (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Rogue One is another of the best Kodi addons for movies and TV shows, and it expands its library by also offering documentaries and sports replays. The addon’s main menu is quite simple, and it right away displays what’s on offer: Movies, TV Shows, Documentaries, and Sports Replays.

The movies and TV shows sections are as stacked as you would like, and there’s even a bonus Stand Up section in the movies category. The sports section is also quite rich, and it lets you enjoy F1, MMA (UFC), WWE specials, and WWE PPVs. Rogue One will require you to set up Real-Debrid before you can use the addon.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

26.  Shadow (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Shadow is a Kodi addon that has been forked over and over again, despite the fact that the original addon is still going strong. The addon specializes in movies and TV shows, and its three main categories are Movie World, TV World, and Trakt World. The latter doesn’t require an account, and it simply shows you the trends in both movies and TV shows.

Shadow doesn’t offer a wide variety of content, unlike other popular addons, but it provides lots of streams that let you can stream in up to 4K if you have a Real-Debrid account. It also integrates Odin within the main menu if you are looking for more filter options.

Host Repository: Narcacist Wizard Repository

Source URL: http://www.narcacist.com/repo

27.  Exodus Redux (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18

Exodus was once the most popular and most widely used Kodi addon. The original addon went down for a while (and it has again after its host repo was taken offline), and Exodus Redux came to replace it. The addon did quite a good job at that and became extremely popular too, and it’s still going strong several years later.

Exodus Redux uses the same interface as the original addon, although it uses different scrapers. Unfortunately, the addon is no longer what it once was, as it is rarely updated. It is not available for Kodi 19, and the scrapers are not pulling enough streams to make it one of the top 10 Kodi addons. Nevertheless, we are leaving it here for now. You can give it a try, and preferably configure Real-Debrid.

Host Repository: Exodus Redux

Source URL: https://i-a-c.github.io

28.  The EndZone (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

The EndZone is a live sports Kodi addon designed to cater to fans of American sports. The addon provides lots of sports with categories on the main page. These include MLB, NFL NBA, NCAAF, MMA/Boxing, Wrestling, NHL, and Nascar. You’ll also find a category for events taking place on that specific day and another for special events such as March Madness.

Inside these categories, you’ll find several sub-categories, highlighting the diverseness of The EndZone Kodi addon. Links are usually added approximately one hour to the event, and a single event usually has multiple links for reliability.

Host Repository: Grindhouse Repository

Source URL: http://grindhousekodi.tk/repo/

29.  7 of 9 (All-In-One) – Kodi 18

If you are using Kodi 18, 7 of 9 is one of the best Kodi addons you can install. The addon provides a wide variety of content, and it presents lots of diverse categories on the homepage to make sure you’ll find something interesting. Some of the highlights are Free 1-Click Movies, Classic (BNW) Movies, and Now That’s Funny.

7 of 9 lets you enjoy movies, TV shows, live TV, sports, YouTube videos, and more. Some of the content, especially Live TV, is usually provided in conjunction with other addons such as TVTap and LiveNet. 7 of 9 is mostly free. However, you can also integrate Real-Debrid to take advantage of exclusive sections.

Host Repository: Diamond Shadow K19 And K18 Repository

Source URL: http://diamondbuild.xyz

30.  Fight Club (Sports) – Kodi 18 and 19

As its name suggests, Fight Club is a dedicated sports Kodi addon that provides combat sports. The addon majorly offers replays and archives, so it is a great alternative if you miss out on your favorite sporting event.

Fight Club offers UFC, Raw, Smackdown, AEW, NJPW, Impact, NXT, and related TV Shows. The addon also has a PPV section where you can find all major PPV events shortly after they have aired.

Host Repository: Stream Army Repo

Source URL: http://streamarmy.co.uk/repo/

Bonus Track - 10 New/Popular Addons Worth Trying

  1. Ghost – Movies, TV Shows, & Sports
  2. TvNsports – Live TV & Sports
  3. XXX-O-DUS – Adult
  4. Fights On Demand – Sports
  5. SealTeam 6 – Movies & TV Shows
  6. The Boys – Movies & TV Shows
  7. FANime – Anime
  8. Q Continuum Sports – Sports
  9. .FapZone – Adult
  10. SkyNet – Movies & TV Shows

A Recap Before We Move On

Before you keep on reading, there are three concepts about addons that we need to remind you. 

Types of Addons Official Addons: These addons are included in the official Kodi repository. They respect copyrights and other legal restrictions and give you access to legitimate streaming services.   

Third-party Addons: These addons break barriers to bring you media content, which is why they are often taken down. 

As with everything tech, you need to be patient and find the newest working versions of addons.

Hosts Hosts are the digital locations that keep the media files, and in some cases, you will need to create an account in order to access them. So if an addon doesn’t work, it could be because you didn’t pair it with the host – but usually, this will be explained in the installation instructions.
Virtual Privacy Different countries have different laws. Knowing the copyright rules in your region is key. Ask yourself how you protect the privacy of everything that is received, downloaded, and sent through your internet connection.

For all these reasons, it is a good idea to install two or three different addons per type of content. Below, you will find some official alternatives. Enjoy!

Top 10 Official Kodi Addons

1.  Xumo.tv (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18

Xumo.TV is one of the best free streaming platforms out there, and there’s a Kodi addon that lets you enjoy streaming VOD and Live Channels. The homepage is split into three categories: Channels, On-Demand, and Guide.

The categories provide the same content you’ll find when using other Xumo TV platforms. However, you’ll still need to connect your VPN to countries where the service is available. These are the United States, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

2.  Crackle (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Crackle is a cut above most free streaming services as the streaming service offers lots of movies and TV shows. At the moment, you can find 1,062+ movies and 70+ TV, all available for free. The streaming service now even offers some originals.

Crackle Kodi addon makes it easy to access the service. The addon groups everything into two categories: Movies and TV Shows.

Crackle Kodi Addon Main Menu

From there, you can navigate using sub-categories such as Action, British, Classics, Comedy, etc. Note that Crackle is only available in the US, so you need to connect your ExpressVPN app to a server in the region.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

3.  BBC iPlayer (Live TV & Catch UP) – Kodi 18 and 19

BBC iPlayer is one of the best streaming services as it provides several TV channels and runs ten national UK radio stations. This means that you can use the Kodi addon to watch live TV, listen to radio, and even catch up on your favorite TV show if you happen to miss an episode.

Just like the other BBC iPlayer platforms, the Kodi addon will let you know that you’ll need a TV license, but who doesn’t have one when all you need to do is click “Yes”? However, you will need to connect to a UK server with a VPN that is not blocked by the streaming service, and ExpressVPN is excellent at bypassing those VPN blocks.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

4.  Pluto TV (Movies & TV Shows) – Kodi 18 and 19

Pluto TV Kodi addon lets you enjoy 250+ channels of free TV and 1000’s of on-demand movies and TV shows. This is made possible by Paramount’s Pluto TV network, which provides content through live programming, and you can use the addon to watch the news, sports, movies, and TV shows on Kodi.

Pluto TV Kodi addon makes things simple by providing five categories: Live, Live (Favorites), Lineup, Categories, and OnDemand.

Pluto TV Kodi Addon Main Menu

The addon doesn’t need you to log in to start streaming, but you will need to connect your VPN to a server in the US if you are outside the region.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

5.  FunimationNow (Anime) – Kodi 18

If you are an anime fan, then you probably know about the FunimationNow Kodi addon. The addon and the service bring you hundreds of new and classic anime, and it provides a great way to watch simulcasts straight from Japan, plus new episodes dubbed within two weeks of Japan broadcast.

FuminationNow requires a subscription, but they offer a free trial that you can use to check out the addon and the service. Note that, like most official streaming services, FunimationNow is geo-restricted. The service is available is only available in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

6.  National Geographic (Documentaries) – Kodi 18

National Geographic started way back in 1888, and it is today a worldwide organization dedicated to promoting exploration and knowledge. The service provides some content for free, and you can watch it on Kodi.

The Kodi addon organizes everything into Featured, Category, Shows, New, Recent, and Search. You can navigate from there to enjoy the best films and documentaries about science and wildlife on Kodi. Note that you may need to connect your VPN to the US to avoid geo-restrictions.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

7.  DailyMotion (Online Videos) – Kodi 18 and 19

YouTube no longer works on Kodi, so what better alternative? The video-sharing platform boasts 300 million users from around the world, who watch 3.5 billion videos on this platform every month. This means that you won’t miss out on content you’d like to explore, including the latest news.

The DailyMotion Kodi addon makes this even easier by providing sections such as Watch to Watch, Trending, Featured, Live, Channels, Users, Search, Search Live, Search Users, and Search History.

DailyMotion Kodi Addon Main Menu

Just go out and explore!

Source: Official Kodi Repository

8.  Plex (Media Player) – Kodi 18 and 19

Plex was designed to compete with Kodi, and it is a fully-fledged media organizer and streamer. The platform lets you organize, tag, and keep all your digital media, and you can stream your content from anywhere after setting up your server. But if you already use Kodi, why not maximize the two platforms by integrating them?

The Plex Kodi addon acts as a complete Plex client that you can use to access your media and stream from the internet. The addon is feature-full and user-friendly, so you will enhance your streaming with new possibilities.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

9.  Twitch (Online Streams) – Kodi 18 and 19

Well, Twitch is Twitch. It needs no introduction. The thing is, you can bring it over to Kodi, thanks to an addon brought to life by a community of developers. The addon lets you access everything as you would on Twitch using several categories: Live Channels, Games, Following, and Search.

Twitch Kodi Addon

To start using the addon, you will need to connect it to your account using a token. The process is quite simple, and the addon will guide you through it.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

10.  Retroplayer (Video Games) – Kodi 18

Looking for some “future nostalgia”? As the British say, we are quite “two-halves” here. For this list, we prioritized video addons, but here is one for the gamers. As its name implies, the Retroplayer Kodi addon streams the best old-school video games, and it is a native Kodi feature that made its debut in Kodi version 18.

Travel in time and play Street Fighter, Crash Bandicoot, Pac-Man, and many other retro games. Plus, if you have a compatible controller, you can configure it to work with Kodi for a better gaming experience.

Source: Official Kodi Repository

How to Use Kodi Addons Safely With ExpressVPN

STEP GOAL ACTION
1 Download your VPN app. Select your plan and download the ExpressVPN app for your computer or mobile device.
2 Set up your VPN service. ExpressVPN apps are quick and easy to set up. Make sure that you find the correct instructions for your device and operating system.
3 Connect to a VPN server With ExpressVPN you can choose between 160 locations around the globe.
4 Select your VPN settings. Learn about the different setting options and manually choose the ones that work best for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What Is a VPN?

VPN means virtual private network. It is an encrypted connection over the internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. In other words, a VPN is a parallel secret tunnel where everything that you receive, download, and transfer online travels, and nobody can see it.

Computer connected to VPN

Should I Use a VPN When Using Kodi addons?

Yes. Even though Kodi is a free and open-source media player application, builds and addons can stream illegal content. If this happens, you need to keep these streams private. On the other hand, using the best VPN for Kodi helps to avoid hackers and viruses that can hurt your devices.

Why Should I Use a VPN?

There are two main reasons why people use VPNs: to avoid geographic restrictions and to protect their privacy. A lot of content or information is available, depending on location. For media content, many networks only work in certain regions. So if you want to pretend that you are somewhere else to access these media with a VPN, you can use the “alternative tunnel” to change your virtual location. 

For privacy, the personal and professional information that we handle online is sensitive. And we shouldn’t let someone else read it or use it. There are many projects being discussed to protect users’ online privacy, but so far, in most countries, this information is still accessible to third parties. If you want to protect what you do, read, write, watch, send, and receive, you need a VPN.

What are the best Kodi addons for movies?

Some of the best Kodi addons for movies are The Oath, 4K, Black Lightning, Patriot, Nightwing, and Asgard. Some of these require Real-Debrid, but most of them offer free streams.

What are the newest Kodi addons in 2024?

Some of the newest Kodi addons are Schwifty, Torque Lite, and Patriot. All these addons provide lots of content, and the first two do not require Real-Debrid.

What are the best Kodi addons for adult content?

The most popular and active Kodi addons to watch porn are XXX-O-DUS, .FapZone, Video Devil, and Ultimate WhiteCream. Some all-in-one addons such as Nemesis AIO also have an adult section.

Is Kodi safe to use? Is it legal?

Kodi is a piece of software designed to stream content on a range of devices. The sources used to stream media with Kodi are what is going to determine whether or not using Kodi is legal. Kodi addons, repositories, and Kodi builds might access unauthorized duplication of copyrighted content that is then sold at the so-called grey market.  This is known as illicit streaming and effectively relates to any time you stream media without the copyright owner’s permission.

Some addons stream authorized content and public domain content that is not protected by any copyright law or restrictions and may be freely copied, shared, altered, and republished by anyone. In that case, using Kodi is safe and legal.

How to install Kodi addons in 2024?

In order to install addons you will need to add a source in Kodi file manager – this is going to tell Kodi the location of the folder that contains the addon that you are looking for. Then you need to install the repository. And finally, you need to install the specific addon that you want. Find all the steps below.

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1.0 Add a source in the Kodi file manager.
1.1 Kodi Setting highlighted with cursor Start Kodi and select the gear icon to open the settings.
1.2 Kodi File Manager Open your file manager by selecting the folder symbol.
1.3 Kodi Add Source highlighted Select “Add Source” (may require a double-click on certain devices).
1.4 Kodi Addon None highlighted When you see this window, select “<None>.”
1.5 Kodi Addon Entering URL Type in the URL that points to the source you need to add in order to install the repository, which contains the addon that you are looking for. This URL will change according to the source. In other words, you are telling Kodi where the folder that contains the addon is located, and then you will download that folder. (We are using “The Kodz Repository” as an example). 
1.6 Kodi highlighted as Media Source In the box underneath, type in the name of the source, repository, or a term that describes the purpose of this source. Click on “OK” to confirm your input.
2.0 Install the repository
2.1 Kodi Add-ons highlighted On the Kodi home screen, click on “Add-ons” on the left side.
2.2 Select the box symbol at the top left to open the “Addon Browser.”
2.3 Kodi Addon install from zip file highlighted Click on “Install from zip file.”
2.4 The Kodi file manager opens up, and you see a list of your attached devices and your sources. Click on the source we have added in the step before.
2.5 Now you need to look for a zip file that contains the term “repository” and the name of the required repository itself. Sometimes the zip file cannot be found on the first layer but in subfolders within the source. (The file names for repositories are always in this format: “repository.repositoryname-x.x.x.zip”)
2.6 Time showing and kodi repository installed notification After a click on the zip file, the repository will be installed. When the installation has finished successfully, a message box will appear below Kodi’s digital clock. 
3.0 Install Kodi addons
3.1 Kodi Install from repository highlighted After the installation of a repository, click on “Install from repository” in the “Addon Browser.”
3.2 The Kodz Repository highlighted A list of installed Kodi repositories appears. Select the repository you have just installed. (We are using “The Kodz Repository” as an example). 
3.3 Kodi Program add-ons highlighted Select the category of the Kodi addon you want to install. Most of the time, the addon is found in “Video addons.”
3.4 Kodzi highlighted Select the Kodi addon you want to install. Kodi repositories are full of addons so make sure to choose the right one.
Click on “Install” at the bottom right.
Kodi Additional Add-ons okay highlighted A window pops up, which lists what dependencies will be installed along with the addon itself. These dependencies are required, else the Kodi addon is not able to work at all. Click “OK.” 
3.5 When you go back to the home-screen of Kodi, every installed addon will appear once you highlight the menu item “Addons” on the left side.