Netflix stores your watch history by default, and you can remove individual titles or clear everything at once
Netflix keeps a record of every show and movie you watch so it can recommend new content and remember where you stopped watching. You can delete individual titles from your history, remove them from your "Continue Watching" row, or clear your entire watch history. The process is different depending on whether you're using a phone, computer, or TV app — and some devices don't offer all the same options.
Your watch history is tied to your Netflix profile, not your account. If you share Netflix with others, each person has their own profile and their own separate history. Clearing one profile's history doesn't affect anyone else's.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove individual titles from your Netflix history through your account settings on a phone or computer, but TV apps usually don't have this option.
- Removing a title from "Continue Watching" is different from removing it from your full watch history — you may need to do both.
- Clearing your entire watch history will reset Netflix's recommendations for your profile, but it won't delete the titles themselves from Netflix's servers.
- Netflix doesn't let you delete history from a shared TV app, so you'll need to use a phone or computer to manage your profile's history.
How to delete individual titles on a phone or tablet
On iOS or Android, open the Netflix app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap "Account" and then scroll down to find "Settings." Look for "Viewing activity" — this is your watch history. Tap it to see every title you've watched on that profile.
Find the title you want to remove and tap the circle with an X next to it. Netflix will ask you to confirm, and once you do, that title disappears from your history. It won't show up in your recommendations or your "Continue Watching" section anymore. You can repeat this for as many titles as you want, one at a time.
If a show is still appearing in your "Continue Watching" row at the top of the app, removing it from history may not hide it there. You can also long-press the title in "Continue Watching" and select "Remove from row" to hide it separately.
How to delete individual titles on a computer
Go to netflix.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account." Under your profile name, click "Viewing activity." You'll see a list of every title you've watched.
Hover over any title and a circle with an X will appear on the right side. Click it to remove that title from your history. Netflix will remove it immediately without asking for confirmation. Like the phone app, this won't necessarily remove it from "Continue Watching" — you may need to remove it from that row separately by hovering over it and clicking the X.
How to clear your entire watch history at once
On a phone or tablet, go to your profile settings and tap "Viewing activity" as described above. At the top of the list, you'll see an option to "Clear all viewing activity." Tap it and confirm. Netflix will delete every title from your history instantly.
On a computer, go to your Account page and click "Viewing activity." At the top of the page, click "Clear all viewing activity" and confirm. This removes everything from your watch history in one action.
Clearing your history resets Netflix's recommendation algorithm for your profile. The next time you open Netflix, you'll see fewer personalized suggestions and more general trending titles. Your history will start building again as you watch new content.
Why you can't delete history from a TV app
Netflix's TV apps — whether you're using a smart TV, Roku, Apple TV, or gaming console — don't include the option to delete watch history or manage viewing activity. This is a limitation of how those apps are designed, not a setting you can turn on.
If you need to remove something from your history and you only have access to a TV, you'll need to use your phone or computer instead. Sign into Netflix on either device, go to your Account settings, and manage your viewing activity there. The changes will show up on your TV app within a few minutes.
What happens when you delete history and what doesn't change
Deleting a title from your history removes it from your recommendations and your "Continue Watching" section. Netflix stops using that title to personalize what it suggests to you. If you watched five episodes of a show and delete it from history, Netflix won't remember that you were partway through.
Deleting history does not remove the title from Netflix's catalog, and it doesn't prevent you from watching it again. You can search for any title you've deleted and start watching it fresh. Clearing your entire history doesn't close your account or change your subscription — it only resets what Netflix knows about your viewing habits on that profile.
If you're concerned about privacy, keep in mind that Netflix stores this data on its servers. Deleting your history from your profile removes it from what you see and what Netflix uses to recommend content, but Netflix may retain records of what you watched for its own analytics purposes.
Removing titles from "Continue Watching" without deleting history
Sometimes you want to hide a show from your "Continue Watching" row without erasing it from your full history. On a phone, long-press the title in the "Continue Watching" section and tap "Remove from row." On a computer, hover over the title and click the X that appears.
This hides the title from that row but keeps it in your full viewing activity. Netflix will still use it for recommendations. If you want to both hide it and remove it from recommendations, you'll need to delete it from your viewing activity as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete history from Netflix on a smart TV?
No, Netflix's TV apps don't have a viewing activity or history management option. You'll need to use the Netflix website or mobile app on a phone or computer to delete history. Changes made on those devices will sync to your TV app within a few minutes.
If I delete a show from my history, will Netflix stop recommending it?
Yes. Removing a title from your viewing activity tells Netflix to stop using it to personalize recommendations for your profile. However, Netflix may still recommend similar titles based on other shows you've watched.
Does clearing my watch history delete my account or change my subscription?
No. Clearing your history only removes the record of what you've watched from your profile. Your account, subscription, and saved titles remain unchanged. You can still watch anything on Netflix, and you can start building a new history immediately.
Will other people on my Netflix account see my watch history?
Only if they're using the same profile as you. Each profile on a Netflix account has its own separate watch history. If you share Netflix with family or roommates, each person should have their own profile to keep their history private.
Can I hide my history from Netflix without deleting it?
Not completely. Deleting titles from your viewing activity is the only way to prevent Netflix from using them for recommendations. You can't make your history private or hidden while keeping it stored — removing it from your profile is the only option.