Here’s why HGTV losing its popularity. 24% decline in Viewership in 2024

HGTV, or Home & Garden Television, is a major cable and satellite channel that specializes in home improvement, renovation, real estate, and lifestyle content. Since its launch in 1994, HGTV has become a top choice for viewers with an interest in home design and improvement.

[@valarieosborne2958]

Miss the shows where they decorated on a budget!!! Average people these days DO NOT HAVE THOUSANDS IF DOLLARS TO DECORATE!!! BRING BACK BUDGET DECORATING!!!!!!!!!

[@LaddTemple]

Bring back the budget focused design shows. Far too many six-figure renovations.

[@neal6805]

*Bring back Curb Appeal! Also, we are kind of sick of the married couples on all of the shows. It’s redundant and unnecessary. No one wants to see the twins on EVERY show! Bring some diversity!*

[@lastlines09]

Home town is my favorite show. No one beats Ben and Erin

[@evonza4858]

Married to real state is My favorite 🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@janicelabuda8540]

Have not watched HGTV in over 2 years. No idea why - maybe 21+ years was enough for me.

[@sheilasaunders3338]

There are no more garden shows on Home and GARDEN TV. The bulk of the shows are competitions. No longer a teaching channel but a game show channel

[@davidhxxt7956]

HGTV is my go to channel when there is nothing else I'd rather watch. It's unfortunate that viewership is declining. Here are a few of my personal ideas that would help keep me engaged even more often. 1. Add more shows like Bargain Block, featuring new, exciting lessons and challenges with likable hosts. 2. Reimagine old favorites such as "HGTV Design Star," "Design on a Dime," and "Designing for the Sexes." 3. Definitely keep House Hunters; that's my favorite show, although I know it's staged. 4. Unfortunately, I've OD'd on everything, including "Property Brothers," "Flip or Flop" (post the divorce), and "Ugliest Home in America." I always switch the channel if any of those three shows are on, and some others too.

[@lisacrawford7689]

They need shows like Candace Olsen, one of my favorites was Dream Drives, show how regular people can get these “designer looks” on a real budget!!!

[@neal6805]

*Bring back Curb Appeal! Also, we are kind of sick of the married couples on all of the shows. It’s redundant and unnecessary. Also, bring some diversity!*

[@karinbinnie1862]

Curb Appeal was always my favorite show; $20,000 for a major change in the ugliest house in the neighborhood. I especially loved the part where they renovated a neighbor's front yard for $800 or less.

[@pamlove625]

AMENA

[@sharke.julian8031]

I cancelled cable TV because the shows aren’t interesting. I live on the west coast and then shows terrible. I want to see what improvements I can make in my home on a budget, not some overpriced remodeling. Loved Chip & Joanne Gaines, but I never have to watch Lottery Home, he’s scary looking. Same goes for the Food TV…..they need to revamp their entire west coast time scheduled programs.

[@Ana-bu3hh]

I love HGTV but I do hate when they have the same show for hours at a time... so tiring to watch... There are also periods where there are no new content. But there do have some that are great.

[@lelandnanny967]

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