Looking to get the most out of your Netflix account? Then, read on to unveil the secret genre codes of Netflix that unlock the best features.
Netflix is currently home to more than 16,000 features. Yet, you are still choosing from the recommendation system and peer choices. What if there was a way to watch movies only from your favorite genre? Luckily there is!
Netflix secret codes are designed to help you search in a specific genre or subgenre. Sometimes, there are releases in your region you are unaware of, or you want to access the watchlist of another region.
Whatever the reason is, this guide will help you narrow down the best ways to access hidden shows and movies on Netflix in 2021. (Don’t forget to list down your favorite genres and codes or just bookmark this article for future use.)
Netflix Secret Codes
Netflix secret codes help you pick out a genre of your choice and surf for your favorite movies of the category. Every genre has a different code, and it sometimes brings results you didn’t know were on Netflix. The way to use Netflix secret codes on any device is:
- Open the Netflix website and paste this URL: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
- Just after ‘genre/’, write the secret code of your preferred genre. E.g., write 12339 for Baseball Movies or 1365 for Action & Adventure.
- You will see the recommendations of the genre accordingly.
Here, we have combined some of the major genres and the secret codes as follows:
Netflix provides TV episodes and movies in subgenres, although they are tough to find. Because Netflix’s recommendations are based on previously watched content, you’ll need Netflix secret codes if you want to find anything new.
So you don’t have to look for the subcategories and secret codes every time, here they are.
| Subcategories | Number of Choices |
|---|---|
| Action & Adventure | 1365 |
| Anime | 7424 |
| Children & Family Movies | 783 |
| Classic Movies | 31574 |
| Comedies | 6548 |
| Cult Movies | 7627 |
| Cult Movies | 7627 |
| Dramas | 5763 |
| Faith & Spirituality | 26835 |
| Foreign Movies | 7462 |
| Gay & Lesbian Movies | 5977 |
| Horror Movies | 8711 |
| Independent Movies | 7077 |
| Music | 1701 |
| Romantic Movies | 8883 |
| Sci-Fi & Fantasy | 1492 |
| Sports Movies | 4370 |
| Thrillers | 8933 |
| TV Shows | 83 |
If you want access to more different genres and secret codes, you should check our piece on improving the overall Netflix experience. The full list just goes to show the variety of options Netflix has to offer. It is important to note that this method will work through website access only. This means that any device that supports only the app may not be able to work like this e.g., Smart TV or smartphone.
The workaround in this situation is to open Netflix on an external device (like a laptop) and screencast on the Smart TV or display on the TV through HDMI cable. There are still constraints in using secret codes on a smartphone since the browser keeps directing the user to open the app. This can be overcome by using a better browser that gives you the option to surf Netflix on the web.
It is also important to note that some of these secret codes may not work due to regional limitations. When it comes to regional limitations, VPNs are the way to go.
Netflix with VPN
The second way to get the best-hidden features is by use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs hide your I.P address and you can change your location to access Netflix of different regions. This allows you to access the watchlist of different countries and try secret codes to check new and different recommendations.
For example, the popular mockumentary The Office is on Netflix US. So, if you are a foreigner, the VPN will hide your I.P address and you can surf Netflix US and its shows. Netflix may not have the same suggestions for everyone, but it is slowly making its library region-free. But until then, a VPN is there to help.
Similarly, Australian Netflix offers the most sought-after titles including the Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series. If you want to watch these amazing hits in all of their glory with amazing video quality, connect to the Australian server from anywhere.
The reason for the Netflix libraries being different for different regions comes from the licensing agreement and copyright laws. If Netflix has bought the rights of seeing Harry Potter in Australia, the series can only be streamed in Australia because the rights for airing this specific content in the US belong to another streaming service.
This is the main reason Netflix has to stick to the geo-restriction barrier to control the titles available in a certain region. The region is mainly identified by the user’s IIP address as it is the online identity. If a streamer wants to access a foreign Netflix library, they have to change their IP address with the help of a VPN.
Though various VN services claim that they can unblock foreign Netflix libraries, it is usually not the case.
When choosing VPNs, it is preferred to use paid VPNs for security purposes, rather than free ones. Any price on a VPN is a steal, as you can get a bunch more use out of the paid VPN like secure searches and browsing control.
Conclusion
With these two methods, you will have a great time watching your favorite genre. If you have your eye on a flick you know is on Netflix but can’t access it, this is where the VPN comes in handy. Once you start watching movies from your favorite genre, the Netflix algorithm will act and start recommending you better options.
There is still work needed to be done to make these codes accessible through the app. For now, it is only available through browser searches. Even so, you can get access to the hidden libraries of movies and shows on Netflix that will spice up the weekend binging. So just kick back, relax, and enjoy the new recommendations.
