Netflix stores everything you watch, and you can remove individual titles or clear your entire history in a few clicks

Netflix keeps a record of every show and movie you start watching, whether you finish it or not. This history appears on your account's "Continue Watching" row and in your profile's viewing record. You can delete specific titles one at a time, or wipe your entire history at once. The process works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs — though the exact steps differ slightly depending on your device.

Removing something from your history does not affect anyone else's account if you share Netflix with family or roommates. Each profile has its own separate history, and deleting from yours leaves theirs untouched. Netflix also does not use your history to charge you differently or change your subscription price — it uses it to recommend shows and to populate your "Continue Watching" section.

Key Takeaways

  • You can remove individual titles from your Netflix history by clicking the three-dot menu next to a show or movie and selecting "Remove from your row" or "Remove from viewing history."
  • On a computer or phone, go to your Account settings and select "Viewing activity" to see your full history and delete titles one by one.
  • To clear your entire history at once, use the "Clear all viewing activity" button in your Account settings — this cannot be undone.
  • Deleting from your history does not affect other people's profiles on the same Netflix account, and it does not change your subscription price or plan.

Delete individual titles from your history on any device

The fastest way to remove one show or movie is to find it on your Netflix home screen or in search results, then use the menu button. On a computer or phone, hover over or tap the title, then click the three-dot menu icon that appears. Select "Remove from your row" if you want it off your "Continue Watching" section, or look for an option like "Remove from viewing history" to delete it from your full history record.

On a smart TV or streaming device, navigate to the title using your remote, press the options or menu button (often marked with three dots or lines), and select the remove option from the menu that appears. The exact wording varies by device — some say "Remove," others say "Delete from row" — but the result is the same.

This method removes the title immediately, but it only deletes one thing at a time. If you have watched dozens of shows and want to clean up your history, using this method for each one takes several minutes.

Clear your entire viewing history from Account settings

To see everything you have watched and delete it all at once, log into Netflix on a computer or phone and go to your Account settings. Look for a section called "Viewing activity" or "Your profile" — the exact name depends on whether you are on the Netflix website or the mobile app. Click or tap on "Viewing activity" to open a list of every title you have ever started watching, with the most recent at the top.

At the bottom of this page, you will see a button that says "Clear all viewing activity" or "Remove all." Click it, and Netflix will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, your entire history is deleted. This action cannot be undone — Netflix does not keep a backup of your deleted history, and there is no way to restore it after you clear it.

Clearing your history does not delete the shows or movies themselves from Netflix, and it does not cancel your subscription or change your account settings. It only removes the record that you watched them.

Delete history from individual profiles if you share an account

If multiple people use Netflix on your account, each person has their own profile with a separate history. To delete history from someone else's profile, you need access to that profile — either by knowing their PIN (if they set one) or by having them log in themselves.

Switch to the profile you want to edit by clicking the profile icon in the top right corner of Netflix and selecting the name. Then follow the same steps as above: go to Account settings, find Viewing activity, and either delete individual titles or clear everything. Changes to one profile do not affect any other profile on the account.

If you want to prevent someone from seeing what you watch, the most reliable method is to use a separate Netflix profile with a PIN, rather than trying to delete history after the fact. You can create a new profile in your Account settings under "Manage profiles."

Why Netflix keeps your history and what it is used for

Netflix stores your viewing history to power its recommendation system — the algorithm that suggests shows and movies based on what you have watched before. It also uses your history to populate the "Continue Watching" row, so you can pick up where you left off. The company also uses aggregated viewing data (not your personal history, but patterns across millions of users) to decide which shows to renew and which to cancel.

Netflix does not sell your viewing history to advertisers or other companies. It does not use your history to charge you more or less for your subscription. Your history is tied to your account and profile, and it is not shared with other people on your account unless they log into your profile.

If you are concerned about privacy, clearing your history regularly is one option. Another is to use a separate profile for content you do not want recommended to you, or to turn off personalized recommendations in your Account settings if that option is available in your region.

What happens after you delete your history

Once you delete a title from your history, it stops appearing in your "Continue Watching" row (if it was there) and disappears from your full viewing activity list. Netflix stops using it to make recommendations, though the algorithm may still remember patterns from other shows you have watched. If you delete your entire history, your "Continue Watching" row will be empty, and Netflix will have no record of what you have watched — though it will start building a new history as soon as you watch something else.

Deleting your history does not affect your watch progress on shows you are currently watching. If you were halfway through a series and you delete it from your history, Netflix still remembers which episode you stopped on. The next time you search for that show, you can resume from where you left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting my history affect other people's Netflix profiles?

No. Each profile on a Netflix account has its own separate history. Deleting from your profile does not change anyone else's viewing activity, recommendations, or "Continue Watching" row. If you want to hide what you watch from others on your account, use a separate profile with a PIN.

Can I delete my history on a smart TV or streaming device?

You can remove individual titles using the three-dot menu on most smart TVs and devices. To clear your entire history, you will need to use a computer or phone to go to your Account settings and select "Viewing activity," since most TV apps do not have a "clear all" button.

If I delete a show from my history, will I lose my place in that show?

No. Deleting from your history only removes the record that you watched it. Netflix still remembers which episode you stopped on, and you can resume from that point the next time you search for the show. Your watch progress and your viewing history are stored separately.

Does Netflix use my viewing history to charge me more?

No. Your subscription price is based on your plan type (Standard, Premium, etc.), not on what you watch or how much you watch. Deleting your history does not change your price, and keeping your history does not increase it.

Can I recover my history after I clear it?

No. Once you click "Clear all viewing activity," Netflix permanently deletes your history. There is no undo button or recovery option. If you think you might want to see your history later, consider deleting individual titles instead of clearing everything.