Have you recently noticed that Zap2It is redirecting to NewsNation these days? This is because Zap2It’s web application was shut down around March 25, 2025.
What Happened to Zap2It
Zap2It was owned by Nexstar Media Group. That same parent company seems to have absorbed or replaced its online TV guide service under the NewsNation schedule.
Although Zap2It as a branded site is gone, the listings data was provided via Gracenote. Some parts of the old service can still be accessed through Gracenote’s site using Zap2It logins.
Alternatives to Zap2It
Upon searching the internet, you will come to know that there is not a wide range of such tools available that provide TV listings in a decent way. At this point, CableUser, which is a TV guide platform, has introduced its channel finder and channel lineup tools which are built on the latest technology.
CableUser is a direct competitor of Zap2It TV Listings. It allows you to enter the state name, channel name, and lets you choose a provider.
Let’s have a complete overview of how to use this tool for finding DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Fios, and other cable operator channels.
How CableUser Channel Finder Works
To use the CableUser channel locator tool, simply follow these steps:
- Visit the platform by accessing the URL “https://cableuser.com”
- Enter the location, whether postal code, state code, or full state name
- Click the Select Provider option and choose a relevant cable operator
- Enter the channel name and hit the Search button
Don’t get impatient right after clicking the search button because it can take up to five seconds to collect all the latest data from large databases, such as channel number, station details, and package requirements.
How CableUser Tool Works Accurately
The CableUser channel finder tool connects to an extensive database of television provider information which always stays updated. When a channel query is made, its system cross-references the provider and location with multiple channel lineup records at the same time to provide the most accurate results.
CableUser Vs Zap2it
Process
| 1. Within CableUser, you have a full view of the tool with its options at once. 2. You have to choose, cable network, an area, and write channel name at once before clicking the search button. 3. It lists all relevant information related to that channel, including number, shows, and packages. | 1. Within Zap2It, you have to choose a provider right after jumping to it. 2. Next, you have to enter the postal code as it does not allow writing only state names. 3. After that, it shows the only available cable operators in that area. 4. Once clicked the provider, it shows the extensive list of channels from which one has to find the related channel number and details by themselves. |
| The process is fast because the tool is lightweight. | It was a bit laggy due to the extensive lists and messy details which were shown collectively. |
Pros and Cons
| CableUser has a separate tool for schedule information and channel lineup | Zap2it was providing all details on one page |
| Final details are focused on one channel only and are easy to find for users | Final details were messy and made information hard to find for the user |
Stability & Reliability
| Zap2it also had no reports of downtime before shutting down. | Zap2It was also a reputable website; however, shutting down without announcing anything publicly has left users with many questions. |
| CableUser has no reports of downtime or service interruptions from the past several months. | Zap2It was also a reputable website; however, shutting down without any public announcement has left users with many unanswered questions. |
