Let’s be real: You’re tired of Netflix‘s terrible recommendations. You scroll and scroll, only to be shown the same handful of shows the algorithm thinks you’ll like. But what if I told you there’s a secret, hidden version of Netflix you’re not seeing?
That’s where the secret codes come in. Think of them as a master key that unlocks thousands of hidden movies and shows, letting you browse hyper-specific genres like Dark Scandinavian Crime Dramas or Goofy ’80s Comedies. This is your one-way ticket out of the endless scroll and into a world of stuff you actually want to watch.
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Rather than relying solely on the standard homepage categories or Netflix’s algorithm, you can use these secret codes to pinpoint and explore different nooks and crannies of the catalog to find hidden gems.
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Netflix secret codes are exactly that — secret. There’s no official directory, and it’s hard to get a full list, as categories will go empty as movies and shows move on and off Netflix. The names of categories will also change often as well so you’ll want to be vigilant when you go searching for what you want to watch.
A third way is through the Netflix Codes website. Here’s how:
1. Visit Netflix-codes.com in any PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. Tap the code next to the genre or subgenre you want.
4. If you’re on a device that has the Netflix app installed, the app should open and take you directly to the genre or subgenre you chose. If you don’t have the app installed, it’ll open Netflix through the browser and you can view the specific movies and shows available.
5. Tap the title you want to watch and it’ll start playing.
Finally, if you’re comfortable with creating custom URLs, you can use Netflix codes manually in your browser. Here’s how:
1. Visit Netflix-codes.com on any PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. In another tab, type in http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/INSERTNUMBER, but replace INSERTNUMBER with the specific genre or subgenre code. For instance, http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/81466194 will take you to “90-Minute Movies.”
4. If done correctly, you’ll be taken to Netflix to peruse the titles available in that section.
Simply repeat this process the next time you find a code for a Netflix category you’d like to explore. You can do this as many times as you’d like.
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