How to Check Your Netflix Viewing History

Hey there! Let me show you a cool trick to see all your Netflix history. It’s pretty neat, so stick with me!

First things first, you need to open up your web browser and head over to the Netflix website. Once you’re there, go ahead and sign in to your account. Easy peasy, right?

Now that you’re all logged in, we’re going to explore the depths of your viewing history. Look up at the top right corner of the screen, and you’ll see a little profile icon. Click on it, and a drop-down menu will appear.

In this menu, you’ll find a bunch of options, but what we’re interested in is the “Account” option. Go ahead and click on that. It will take you to a new page full of account settings and preferences. Exciting stuff, right?

Scroll down a bit until you see a section called “Profile & Parental Controls.” Within that section, there’s a link that says “Viewing activity.” Click on it, and voila! You have arrived at your Netflix viewing history.

Here you’ll find a complete list of all the shows and movies you’ve ever watched on Netflix. It’s like a historical record of your binge-watching adventures. Go ahead, take a moment to marvel at the sheer amount of content you’ve consumed.

But wait, there’s more! If you want to clear your browsing history or remove specific shows, you can do that too. Just look for the little circle with a slash through it next to each title. Click on it, and the show will magically disappear from your history. Poof!

And that’s it, my friend. You now know the secret to uncovering your Netflix viewing history. Pretty nifty, huh? So go ahead, dive into the past and reminisce about all those great (and maybe not-so-great) shows you’ve watched. Have fun!

Just like how video killed the radio star back in the 80s, streaming has taken over traditional TV, both on networks and cable. Why? It’s simple: convenience. People are tired of being fed whatever the TV schedule offers and now they like to customize their own viewing experience.

But the downside of this is the overwhelming amount of content to choose from. You can binge-watch a whole series in a day or watch multiple shows and movies in a row. With so much content available, it’s easy to forget what you watched just a few hours ago.

Why Does Netflix Track Your Viewing History?

Today, we rely on streaming services to recommend shows and movies based on our preferences. That’s why Netflix keeps track of everything you’ve watched. Their algorithm uses this information to suggest content that is similar to what you’ve already enjoyed.

If you take the time to rate each thing you watch with a thumbs up (like) or thumbs down (dislike), Netflix’s algorithm can filter out recommendations that you might not like and only show you content that you’re most likely to enjoy.

Discovering Your Netflix Viewing History

Alright, let me break it down for you. Netflix has made finding your viewing history a breeze. Just follow these simple steps:

First, head on over to Netflix.com and sign in to your account. Once you’re in, hover your cursor over your profile name to access the account page. Now, scroll all the way down until you hit the bottom.

Next, look for the option called “Viewing Activity” and click on it. Boom! You’re there.

Hey there! This list is all about the shows and movies you’ve watched and when you watched them. You’ll also find a ‘Report a problem’ button and a fancy ‘no symbol’ (Ø) to remove items from the list.

How to Get Rid of Your Viewing History

Netflix works by recommending new stuff based on what you’ve watched before. But why bother deleting your Netflix viewing history? Well, mainly because you don’t want your recommendations to be influenced by shows you gave up on after a few episodes. Plus, the shows you haven’t removed will keep appearing in your ‘Continue Watching’ section. So, to separate the things you like from the ones you don’t, just click the Ø symbol next to a title in your ‘Viewing Activity’ to remove it from your ‘Continue Watching’/’Recently Watched’ rows.

For TV shows, each episode is individually listed. To remove the entire TV series from your Netflix viewing history, just click the Ø symbol as explained before, and a new prompt will pop up asking, ‘Remove series?’ If you want to delete the whole show, simply click the prompt.

Deleting Your Profile

Now, why would you want to delete your Netflix profile? Well, because deleting your entire viewing history at once isn’t possible. Let’s say you start watching a bunch of shows but never finish any. You want to change that and prioritize quality over quantity. Starting fresh is the way to go, instead of spending hours clicking a bunch of Ø symbols.

To delete your Netflix profile, just log into your account, select ‘Manage Profiles’, and click the pencil icon on your profile. Then, click the ‘Delete Profile’ button and confirm twice. No worries! Creating a new profile is as easy as clicking ‘Add Profile’. Now you can start anew with a clear history and no clutter. Just be careful not to make a mess of your viewing history again. Oh, and remember, you can only delete secondary profiles, not your main one.

Checking Your Netflix Viewing History is Worth It

So, why bother with the viewing history in the first place? Well, Netflix recommendations are amazing, but you want to avoid useless clutter and enhance your viewing experience.

Do you remove titles from your Netflix history? If so, is it because you don’t want them affecting your recommendations or because you don’t want others who share your account to see what you’ve watched? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below.