Clear Netflix history: how to delete your viewing history

Want to clean up your recommendations, remove an embarrassing movie from "Resume Watching," or start over with more relevant suggestions? Netflix does allow you to hide titles from your history... but the process isn't always the same depending on the device.

In this guide, you will see:

• the difference between hiding a title from the history and removing it from "Resume playback";
• How to delete your Netflix history title by title (or all at once);
• what this means for recommendations and confidentiality;
• the limitations to be aware of (deadlines, profiles, devices).

1) Delete, hide, remove: what's the difference on Netflix?

Before clicking everywhere, here are the three actions that Netflix often mixes up in the interface:

Hide a title from the history (the "real" deletion)

This is the strongest action:

• The movie/series no longer appears as watched in your viewing activity.
• it no longer influences your recommendations (unless you restart it);
• it is removed from Resume playback.

👉 That's what we usually mean when we talk about "deleting Netflix history."

Remove a title from "Resume playback" (without affecting the complete history)

Useful if:

• you started an episode by mistake,
• You want to clear the "Continue watching" row.

But be careful: depending on the case, this does not necessarily erase the trace from the viewing history. It is mainly an "interface cleanup."

Delete all history from a profile

Netflix also offers an option to hide everything on a profile: you start from scratch with your history, and therefore also with some of the recommendations.

2) How to clear Netflix history from a browser (most comprehensive method)

This is the most reliable method, whether you are using a computer or a mobile device via a browser.

Step 1: Open the Netflix Account page

1. Sign in to Netflix in a browser.
2. Click on your profile icon.
3. Go to Account.

Step 2: Choose the right profile

In Profiles and Parental Controls, select the relevant profile (important: history is per profile, not global).

Step 3: Access the viewing activity

Look for the History or Watch History section (depending on the interface).

Step 4: Hide a movie, an episode... or an entire series

• Next to each title, click on the hide icon (often a "crossed-out circle" symbol).
• If you hide an episode, Netflix usually offers an option such as "Hide the series?" to remove the entire series at once.

Step 5: Delete all history from a profile

At the bottom of the page, there is an option to hide everything.
⚠️ This action only affects the selected profile.

📌 Good to know: it may take some time (sometimes up to 24 hours) for the title to disappear from all your devices.

3) How to delete Netflix history on the mobile app (Android/iPhone)

On mobile devices, Netflix often allows you to remove items, but accessing your complete history frequently redirects you to the Account page in a browser.

Here are the two most useful cases:

Remove a title from "Resume Reading" on mobile

1. Open Netflix.
2. In Resume Reading, locate the title.
3. Tap the menu (often ⋮).
4. Select Remove from Resume playback (or similar wording).

Hide a title from the history (depending on the interface)

If the app does not directly offer "viewing activity," go to:

• Account (via profile settings),
• then open in the browser,
• and follow the method in section 2.

4) Can you delete your Netflix history directly on your TV?

On most Smart TVs, the interface does not always provide access to a profile's complete history.

In practice:

• You can often remove a title from "Resume Playback" (menu on the content).
• However, to hide your viewing activity, the simplest way is to do so via a browser (computer or smartphone), then wait for synchronization.

5) What happens when you clear your Netflix history

Deleting/hiding a title has several immediate effects:

• Fewer recommendations related to this content
  . (Netflix no longer uses this to personalize content).
• Disappearance of "Resume reading" for this title.
• Gradual reset of suggestions if you hide a lot of content.

💡 If your recommendations are "broken" (too many children, too much reality TV, too much content launched by mistake), partially clearing your history can improve things within a few days.

6) Why Netflix history does not clear (or reappears): common causes

You are not on the correct profile

Netflix stores activity by profile.
Make sure you have deleted the history for the relevant profile.

You have only removed the title "Resume reading."

This clears the row, but does not always delete the entire viewing activity.

Synchronization delay

After masking, there may be a propagation delay before everything disappears on TV, mobile, tablet, etc.

The title has been relaunched.

If someone refreshes the content (even for a few seconds), it may reappear in the activity.

7) Bonus: Keep Netflix "clean" (and avoid polluted recommendations)

Create separate profiles (even at home)

One profile per person = more reliable recommendations, clearer history, and fewer "accidents" (a movie started by someone else).

Protect sensitive profiles

Depending on your configuration, Netflix offers parental control settings (and sometimes locks) that limit mixing.

8) Is Netflix expensive? A simple way to reduce your bill

When you start optimizing Netflix (profiles, history, recommendations), it's often because you use it a lot. And inevitably, the monthly price can quickly add up—especially if you combine Netflix with other platforms.

An effective approach is to share the cost rather than paying alone. The principle of co-subscription is simple: a multi-profile subscription holder shares available seats, and everyone pays their share.

Platforms such as Spliiit make this easier and more secure: centralized payments, automated distribution, and connecting account holders and co-subscribers. The result: you keep your Netflix usage (profiles, recommendations, downloads, etc.), but reduce the cost per person.

FAQ – Clear Netflix history

Can I completely delete my Netflix history?

Yes, by hiding all titles from a profile's viewing activity ("hide all" option). This is equivalent to starting from scratch for that profile.

Does deleting the history also delete "Resume playback"?

Yes, hiding a title from your viewing activity also removes it from "Resume Playback." However, the reverse is not always true.

How long does it take for the history to disappear everywhere?

The update is often quick, but there may be a delay before the deletion is reflected on all devices.

Does that change my recommendations?

Yes. Netflix bases its recommendations on what you watch. By hiding titles, you reduce their influence on suggestions.

Can you delete the history on TV only?

On TV, you can often remove a title from "Resume Watching," but access to your complete history is usually done through the Account page in a browser.

Key points to remember

• To truly clear your Netflix history, you need to hide titles from your profile'sviewing activity.
• Removing content from "Resume playback" is useful, but less comprehensive.
• The history is organized by profile, so check the correct profile before deleting.
• If you use Netflix extensively, co-subscribing via Spliiit can be a simple way to reduce your monthly costs without sacrificing convenience.

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