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Roku is taking away a fan-favorite screensaver – but you have alternatives

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

  • Roku is removing its popular Aquatic Life screensaver.
  • The screensaver has been on Roku for many years.
  • Users have several alternatives for an aquarium replacement.

A fan-favorite Roku screensaver is going away, and users aren’t happy.

Over the last several days, users with the Aquatic Life aquarium screensaver set as the default have noticed a message appearing when the screensaver opens. “Starting Dec. 1, 2026,” the message reads, “the Aquatic Life screensaver will no longer be available, and your screensaver will switch to Roku City.”

Also: The free Roku City screensaver game has me hooked

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The screensaver, which displays a digital aquarium with tropical fish swimming back and forth, was available as a downloadable theme pack and was a popular pick for many years.

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