Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus and expands audiobook access

Summary

Amazon is renaming its Kindle Unlimited subscription to Kindle Plus, which Engadget gives as Kindle+. The Verge reports the service will still offer unlimited access to a select collection of ebooks, comics, and magazines from the Kindle catalog for $11.99 per month. Both outlets report that the service now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   22 Oct 2026, 17:46 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that Amazon is renaming Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus, keeping unlimited access to a select collection of ebooks, comics, and magazines for $11.99 per month and expanding access to audiobooks.

2. Engadget

   22 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports that Amazon is rebranding Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+, with the service still offering books, magazines and comics and now including a larger selection of audiobooks.