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Why Should You Import To SIMKL?

13 Reasons Why You Should Import Your Watchlist to SIMKL

Already tracking your movies, TV shows, or anime somewhere else? You’ve likely built years of valuable watch history, ratings, episode progress, lists, and even dropped shows.

Simkl ensures none of that progress is lost.

With our fast and easy import tools, you can seamlessly bring your entire watchlist from popular platforms like Trakt, MyAnimeList, Netflix, Crunchyroll, and many others without starting from scratch.

Once imported, Simkl helps you discover more content, track progress across multiple streaming services, and get a more complete entertainment profile — all in one place.

Import Settings: https://simkl.com/apps/import/

Importing to Simkl

13 Reasons Why Import to Simkl?

Reason 1. Everything You Watch, All in One Place

Simkl is the only major tracker that fully supports Movies + TV Shows + Anime in 1 library.

We also include:

  • Seasonal anime, OVAs, ONAs, recaps

  • Webisodes & specials

  • International streaming content

Example: If you watch Attack on Titan + Money Heist + Oppenheimer → All appear in your watchlists & stats.

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Reason 2. Better Tracking Accuracy

Simkl fixes common database issues from other trackers, including:

  • Wrong season numbers

  • Split seasons (e.g., Netflix Part 1 / Part 2)

  • Crunchyroll vs. TV episode differences

  • Anime specials like “OVA Episode 8.5”

No more lost progress due to mismatched databases. 🎯

Reason 3. Automatic Watching Sync

Simkl can auto-import progress from:

  • ✔ Trakt (1-way sync to Simkl)

  • ✔ MyAnimeList (2-way sync)

  • ✔ Netflix

  • ✔ Crunchyroll

  • ✔ 3rd-party apps via Simkl API

Meaning: Every time you watch something → Simkl updates automatically ✅

Reason 4. Save Thousands of Hours of Manual Work

Why re-mark every episode as watched again? Importing:

  • Restores your full history instantly

  • Preserves metadata like completed vs dropped

  • Keeps your watch progress synced going forward

Perfect when switching platforms or starting fresh on a new device. 🔄

Reason 5. Advanced Stats & Analytics

Simkl transforms your history into visuals:

  • Total time watched ⏱

  • Genre, year, mood heatmaps 📊

  • Top actors, studios, networks ⭐

  • Your watch patterns & habits

Get insights you can’t get elsewhere.

Reason 6. Precise Next-Episode Recommendations

Once imported, Simkl automatically:

  • Pinpoints your Next Episode to Watch

  • Notifies you when new seasons arrive

  • Creates smart watch queues for bingeing

No more scrolling trying to remember where you left off.

Reason 7. Rich Discover + Smart Search Tools

Simkl suggests shows based on your real activity:

  • Hidden gems matching genres you love

  • What friends are watching

  • Streaming availability in your country

Better recommendations = less time browsing.

Reason 8. Backup Your Watch History Forever

Simkl acts as your cloud backup

  • If your original platform shuts down ❌

  • If you switch providers or accounts

  • If a streaming service removes history

Your progress is safe with us. 🔐

Reason 9. Unlock Full Cross-Platform Tracking

Simkl works with:

  • PC & mobile browsers

  • Android TV

  • Smart TV apps

  • Discord Rich Presence

  • Kodi, Plex, VLC, and more

Watch anywhere → tracked everywhere.

Reason 10. More Reliable Tracking Experience

Some watchlist platforms struggle with stability — constant downtime, slow page loads, laggy apps… that’s no fun when all you want is to update an episode.

Simkl is designed to be: ✔ Fast ✔ Stable ✔ Actively maintained

So you can focus on enjoying what you watch instead of fighting the website.

Reason 11. Continuous Updates & New Features

Many older platforms have grown quiet over the years — limited updates and missing modern features.

Simkl is always evolving with:

  • Frequent improvements

  • New layout options and customization

  • Fresh integrations and automation tools

  • Active roadmap influenced by users 💬

Your feedback actually shapes the platform.

Reason 12. Better Security & Account Protection

Keeping your watch history safely stored matters. Simkl offers advanced protection settings, login controls, and upcoming security upgrades — because peace of mind is important.

Reason 13. Clean & Up-to-Date Database

Other trackers may show:

  • Wrong episode numbering

  • Duplicate titles

  • Missing specials

  • Broken pages

Simkl works hard to keep the database accurate and synced with official sources — especially for anime seasonal structures ✔

More Reason Why Importing to SIMKL is Useful!

1. Healthier & More Helpful Community

Nobody wants negativity when they’re talking about the shows they love.

Simkl’s community is:

  • Friendly 💛

  • Actively moderated

  • Focused on entertainment — not arguments

You can enjoy the social side without the stress.

2. Never Lose Your Account Again

If you’ve ever been:

  • Wrongly banned 🚫

  • Shadow-blocked

  • Auto-flagged for no reason

Simkl is a fresh start. We don’t punish users over small mistakes — our goal is to keep fans watching happily.

3. No Hidden Agenda — Just Pure Entertainment

Some platforms drift away from being a watchlist tracker and start pushing:

  • Unrelated content

  • Political agendas

  • Excessive ads or promotions

Simkl focuses 100% on entertainment discovery ✅ No distractions — just the shows, movies, and anime you care about.

4. True Cross-Device Sync & Automation

Whether you use:

  • PC + Mobile

  • Smart TV + Fire Stick

  • Streaming apps + Browser

Your progress stays synced. Watch anywhere → Simkl updates everywhere ✅

5. Customer Support That Actually Responds

Stuck on something? We’re here. Simkl support and Discord community reply fast, with real people helping you — not bots ignoring your tickets.

6. More Features, More Freedom

Why settle for the bare minimum? Simkl includes:

  • Smart spoiler protection

  • Universal watch history backup

  • Advanced filters and search

  • Episode progress heatmaps

  • Bulk editing tools

  • Multiple list layouts

  • Developer API integrations

Everything you need to track your watching your way.

FAQ

Does importing change anything on my old platforms? No — Trakt is one-way only. Everything stays intact.

What if something doesn't match? You’ll be shown a review step for unmatched titles before importing.

Can I undo an import? Yes. You can always clean your history or reset categories.

Is importing free? Yes. Sync speed and automation may be higher with VIP.

Your Perfect Time to Move

Don’t let your years of viewing history remain trapped somewhere that doesn’t value it.

Import now and enjoy a smarter, faster, friendlier home for your Watchlist:

https://simkl.com/settings/import/

Your entertainment journey deserves a place where it can grow.

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