How to hide titles on Netflix
Netflix does not have a built-in feature to block or prevent other people on your account from watching specific shows or movies. What you can do instead is remove titles from your viewing history so they stop appearing in your recommendations, or create a separate profile with its own restrictions if you want to limit what certain viewers can access.
If you share your Netflix account with family members and want to prevent them from watching particular content, the most effective approach is to set up a Kids profile with parental controls, or create an adult profile for yourself and restrict what appears on shared profiles. Netflix also lets you remove individual titles from your "Continue Watching" row and your history, which keeps them from showing up in recommendations but does not prevent anyone from finding and playing them.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix has no feature to block specific shows from other account users, but you can remove titles from your history so they stop appearing in recommendations.
- Creating a separate profile with parental controls is the only way to actually restrict what content another person can watch on your account.
- You can remove a title from "Continue Watching" by hovering over it and selecting the remove icon, or delete it from your full viewing history in account settings.
- Kids profiles automatically filter content by age rating, while adult profiles have no content restrictions unless you manually hide titles.
Removing a title from your Continue Watching row
The fastest way to hide a show or movie from your recommendations is to remove it from the "Continue Watching" section on your home screen. On a TV, computer, or mobile device, navigate to the title, hover your cursor over it (or long-press on mobile), and look for an X icon or remove button. Clicking it removes the title from that row but does not erase it from your full viewing history.
This method works if you want to clean up your home screen or prevent a title from appearing prominently in recommendations. However, anyone on your account can still search for the title by name and watch it. If you want to prevent someone from finding it at all, you need to use profile-level restrictions instead.
Deleting titles from your viewing history
To remove a title completely from your viewing history, sign in to your Netflix account on a web browser and go to your account settings. Select "Profile & Parental Controls," choose the profile you want to edit, and click "Viewing Activity." You will see a list of everything you have watched. Find the title you want to remove and click the X icon next to it.
Removing a title from your viewing history stops Netflix from using it to personalize recommendations for that profile. It does not prevent anyone from watching the show or movie — it only removes it from the history record. If you want to actually block content, you need to set up parental controls on a separate profile or use a Kids profile.
Using parental controls on a profile
Netflix parental controls let you restrict content by age rating on a specific profile. To set this up, go to "Profile & Parental Controls" in your account settings, select the profile you want to restrict, and enter your Netflix password. Click "Parental Controls" and choose a maturity level — options range from Little Kids to Mature.
Once you set a maturity level, that profile can only play content rated at or below that level. For example, if you set a profile to PG, it cannot play R-rated or Mature shows. This works across all devices. However, parental controls are based on Netflix's content ratings, not on individual titles — you cannot block one specific show while allowing others at the same rating level.
Creating a Kids profile for children
A Kids profile is the most restrictive option Netflix offers. It automatically filters all content to age-appropriate material and prevents access to anything rated above PG. To create one, go to "Manage Profiles" on your home screen, select "Add Profile," and choose the Kids option.
Kids profiles cannot access mature content, cannot change the profile picture, and cannot access account settings. They are designed for younger viewers and provide the strongest content filtering available on Netflix. If you want to restrict what a child can watch, this is the simplest approach because you do not have to manually configure anything.
Why Netflix does not have a block feature
Netflix does not offer a way to block individual titles from specific users because the service treats account sharing as a feature, not a problem. The company assumes that people sharing an account have agreed to share access to the full library. Parental controls exist for age-based filtering, but Netflix does not provide tools to hide one show while allowing others at the same rating.
If you need stronger content control, your options are limited to creating separate profiles with different maturity levels, or using a Kids profile for younger viewers. For adult users on a shared account, there is no built-in way to prevent them from watching something you do not want them to see.
What to do if you share your account with someone
If you share your Netflix account with a partner, family member, or roommate and want to keep certain content private, the best approach is to create your own profile and keep mature or sensitive titles there. Other people on the account will not see your profile's viewing history or recommendations, so they will not know what you are watching.
You can also ask Netflix to add a PIN to your profile in the parental controls settings. This requires anyone trying to watch on that profile to enter a four-digit code first. It is not a block feature, but it does add a layer of privacy and prevents accidental viewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block a specific show from one person on my account?
No. Netflix does not have a feature to block individual titles from specific users. Your only options are to create a separate profile with parental controls set to a lower maturity level, or to use a Kids profile. Parental controls work by rating level, not by individual show.
If I remove a show from my history, can other people still watch it?
Yes. Removing a title from your viewing history only removes it from your recommendations and history record. Anyone on your account can still search for the show by name and watch it. Removing from history does not block access.
How do I add a PIN to my profile?
Go to "Profile & Parental Controls" in account settings, select your profile, and click "Parental Controls." Toggle the PIN lock on and enter a four-digit code. Anyone trying to watch on that profile will need to enter the PIN first. This adds privacy but does not block specific titles.
What is the difference between a Kids profile and parental controls?
A Kids profile automatically restricts all content to age-appropriate material and has no settings to change. Parental controls let you set a maturity level on any profile, filtering content by rating. Kids profiles are simpler; parental controls give you more flexibility for different age groups.
Can I hide my viewing history from other people on my account?
Yes. Create a separate profile for yourself. Other profiles cannot see your viewing history, recommendations, or what you are currently watching. Each profile on a Netflix account is independent in terms of history and recommendations.