Delete individual titles from your Netflix history
Netflix stores every show and movie you watch, and you can remove specific titles one at a time. On any device where you're signed into your account, go to your profile menu and select Account. From there, find Profile & Parental Controls, choose your profile name, and scroll down to Viewing activity. You'll see a list of everything you've watched, with an X button next to each title.
Click or tap the X next to any title you want removed. Netflix will delete it from your history when ready — it won't show up in your "Continue Watching" row or in your recommendations anymore. This works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs, though the exact menu names may shift slightly depending on your device.
Removing a title doesn't affect your billing or your account in any way. Netflix just stops using that viewing data to suggest future shows. If you watched something by accident or want to hide a particular title from your profile, this is the fastest method.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete individual titles from your viewing history through Account > Profile & Parental Controls > Viewing activity, where an X button appears next to each show or movie.
- Deleting a title from your history removes it from recommendations and your "Continue Watching" row but does not change your subscription or billing.
- Netflix does not offer a button to delete your entire history at once — you must remove titles individually or contact Netflix support for bulk removal.
- Removing viewing history does not prevent Netflix from collecting future viewing data; it only erases what you've already watched.
Why Netflix keeps your viewing history
Netflix records what you watch to build a profile of your preferences. The company uses this data to suggest new shows in your home screen rows, to decide which content to promote to you, and to understand viewing patterns across its user base. This information also helps Netflix decide which shows to renew and which to cancel — they track not just whether you watched something, but how far through it you got.
Your viewing history is tied to your profile, not your device. If you share your Netflix account with family members, each person should have their own profile so their history doesn't mix with yours. Separate profiles also keep recommendations personalized — your teenager's action movies won't push cooking shows out of your suggestions.
Clear your history on a shared account
If you share your Netflix account and want to hide what you've watched from other people on the account, deleting individual titles is your only option. Netflix does not let you sign out other devices remotely or clear history across all devices at once from the account settings.
The better approach for a shared account is to create separate profiles for each person. Go to Account, then Manage Profiles, and add a new profile with a different name. Each profile has its own viewing history, recommendations, and "Continue Watching" list. This way, nobody sees what anyone else is watching, and Netflix won't mix up recommendations between household members.
If someone else on your account has already seen your history, removing titles now won't erase what they've already noticed. But going forward, new shows you watch will only appear in your profile's history, not theirs.
What Netflix does not let you delete
Netflix keeps records of your viewing history on its servers even after you delete titles from your profile. The company stores this data to improve its recommendation system and to track viewing trends. Deleting a title from your visible history does not remove it from Netflix's internal records.
You also cannot delete your entire viewing history with a single action. Some streaming services offer a "clear all" button, but Netflix requires you to remove titles one by one. If you have years of history to clear, this can take a while.
If you want Netflix to stop collecting viewing data altogether, your only option is to delete your account entirely. Pausing your subscription does not stop Netflix from recording what you watch when you return — it only stops your billing.
How to prevent future history from being recorded
Netflix does not have a setting to turn off viewing history collection. Every time you watch something on your account, it gets recorded. You cannot disable this feature the way you might on YouTube or other platforms.
The closest option is to use a separate profile that you don't care about, or to watch on a different account altogether. Some people create a "guest" profile for watching things they don't want in their main recommendations, though Netflix will still record what's watched there.
If privacy is your main concern, remember that Netflix's data collection is tied to your account, not your device. Clearing your browser history or device cache does not affect what Netflix has recorded on its servers.
Deleting history on different devices
The steps to delete viewing history are nearly identical across phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs, but the menu layout can vary slightly. On a phone or tablet, tap your profile icon, go to Account, then Profile & Parental Controls, select your profile, and tap Viewing activity. On a computer, the same path works through the web browser.
On a smart TV, use your remote to navigate to your profile menu, then find Account and Viewing activity. The X button to delete titles appears in the same place, though it may take a moment to load on older devices. If you're having trouble finding the menu on your TV, try accessing your account through Netflix.com on a computer instead — changes made there show up on all your devices within a few minutes.
What happens after you delete a title
Once you delete a title from your history, it stops appearing in your recommendations when ready. Netflix will no longer use that viewing data to suggest similar shows. If you deleted a show you were partway through, it will no longer appear in your "Continue Watching" row.
Deleting a title does not affect your ability to watch it again. You can search for the same show later and start over from the beginning. Netflix will treat it as a new viewing and add it back to your history.
If you delete a title and then watch it again, Netflix will record the new viewing. This means if you're trying to hide that you watched something, deleting it only works if you don't plan to watch it again on that account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my entire Netflix history at once?
Netflix does not offer a "clear all history" button. You must delete titles individually by going to Account > Profile & Parental Controls > Viewing activity and clicking the X next to each show. If you have a large history, you can contact Netflix support to ask if they can remove it in bulk, though this is not a standard feature.
Will deleting my history stop Netflix from recommending shows to me?
Deleting your history removes those specific titles from your recommendations, but Netflix will continue to build new recommendations based on what you watch going forward. Your recommendations will gradually change as you watch new content. If you want to reset your recommendations completely, you would need to delete your account and create a new one.
Does deleting viewing history affect my Netflix bill or subscription?
No. Deleting titles from your history does not change your subscription plan, billing, or account status in any way. It only removes those titles from your visible history and recommendations.
Can other people on my shared account see my viewing history?
Yes, if you share a Netflix account and use the same profile, everyone on that account can see your viewing history. The solution is to create separate profiles for each person. Each profile has its own history, recommendations, and "Continue Watching" list that others cannot see.
If I delete a title from my history, can I watch it again?
Yes. Deleting a title from your history does not prevent you from watching it again. You can search for the same show and start over. When you watch it again, Netflix will add it back to your history as a new viewing.