Have you ever scrolled through your Netflix “Continue Watching”list and wondered, “Is this really everything I’ve viewed?”If so, you’re not alone. Netflix meticulously tracks your viewing history, and there’s much more to explore beyond the few favorites displayed on your homepage. Just last week, I dedicated about 30 minutes to perusing my own Netflix viewing history. I was surprised to rediscover various titles, including a nostalgic Korean drama from lockdown, but that was merely the starting point.
As I delved deeper, I stumbled upon shows I had entirely forgotten, documentaries that led me to unintentionally drift off (apologies, Planet Earth), and a notably embarrassing number of cooking shows that clearly didn’t enhance my culinary skills. If you’re intrigued by what you might find, we’ve crafted a guide to help you unearth your own viewing history.
How to Access and Manage Your Netflix Watch History
Although Netflix offers multiple platforms for viewing—such as mobile apps and smart TVs—the complete feature for viewing history is accessible solely through the website. Here’s how to locate it:
- Visit Netflix’s official website and log in with your credentials.
- Click on the profile icon located in the upper right corner.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Account”to access your account settings.
- In the Account section, click on “Profiles.”
- Choose the profile whose viewing history you wish to explore.
- Locate and select “Viewing activity”to uncover your complete viewing history.
Within the viewing activity section, you will see a chronological list of your entire watch history, with the most recent titles displayed at the top. To delve further back to earlier viewed shows, simply click the “Show more”button at the bottom of the page—your ancient viewing habits await.
How to Remove Individual Titles
If you need to remove specific titles from your history, Netflix provides a simple process:
- Scroll through your viewing activity to find the title you wish to delete.
- Next to the title, click on the “hide”icon (a circle with a cross) to conceal it.
- To remove all titles at once, scroll down and select “Hide all.”
Take note: any changes made to your viewing history may take up to 24 hours to synchronize across all devices.
Downloading Your Viewing History
If you’re interested in keeping a record of everything you’ve watched on Netflix, follow these steps:
- Go to the bottom of the viewing activity page.
- Select the “Download all”option to initiate the download process.
- Your watch history will then be saved as a CSV file, which can be easily imported into a spreadsheet program like Excel for further analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hiding or Removing Shows from My Viewing History Affect My Recommendations?
Yes, removing titles will indeed influence your Netflix recommendations. The platform’s suggestions are tailored based on your watch history. The more shows you hide or delete, the less Netflix understands your preferences, impacting the content it suggests to you.
How Much History Does Netflix Save?
Netflix retains a complete record of everything you’ve ever watched since creating your account. Just keep clicking “Show more”to reveal older entries, and you might be surprised at how far back the list goes!
If I Hide a Show, Is It Hidden on All Profiles?
No, hiding a show only applies to the profile you are currently using. Be sure to follow the outlined steps on the profile from which you want to hide titles.
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