Trakt

Import your Trakt history and keep it synced with SIMKL

If you're an avid user of Trakt.tv, the good news is that SIMKL provides a smooth pathway to import your watch history, ratings, and watchlist from Trakt into your SIMKL account.

This guide will unveil how you can effortlessly transfer your Trakt preferences to SIMKL, streamlining your entertainment tracking experience.

Choose between a one-time import or automatic syncing to keep your data always up to date.

Import from Trakt to SIMKL: https://simkl.com/apps/import/trakt/

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Why Import Trakt Watch History to SIMKL?

Trakt.tv is a platform for TV shows and movies, while SIMKL offers comprehensive entertainment tracking, encompassing TV shows, movies, and even anime. By importing your Trakt watch history to SIMKL, you're creating a unified space to manage your diverse entertainment preferences.

Many users use Trakt to track what they watch on media apps such as Infuse, Kodi, or Plex. By connecting Trakt to SIMKL, you can centralize your entire entertainment activity including TV Shows, Movies, and Anime in one place.

With Trakt import, SIMKL can:

• Merge your existing Trakt progress with your SIMKL history.

• Automatically update your SIMKL account when you watch via any Trakt app.

• Enhance your recommendations and stats using your complete viewing data.

Two Import Options: Once you connect your Trakt account, you can choose between two import types:

1. Import from Trakt once, without Auto Import: One-time import of your Trakt watch history, watchlist, and ratings into SIMKL.

2. Set up Auto Import from Trakt to SIMKL: Automatically import new Trakt watch activity, ratings, and watchlist updates on a schedule you choose (hourly, daily, every 12h, or weekly).

⚠️ Important: This integration is one-way only, data flows from Trakt → SIMKL. Updates made inside SIMKL will not sync back to Trakt.

How to Import Your Trakt Watch History to SIMKL:

• Access Your SIMKL Account: Log in to your existing SIMKL account. If you're new to SIMKL, create an account to get started.

Creating a Simkl Account

• Navigate to Import: Within your SIMKL account, find the import section. You'll discover various import options, including Trakt.

Importing to Simkl

• Connect Your Trakt Account: Connecting your Trakt account, seamlessly imports your watch history, ensuring a smooth transition of your TV Shows & Movies library.

Choose Your Import Type: (2 Options)

Choose your import method to import your Trakt data to SIMKL.

With automatic importing, you can use any Trakt app to mark shows as watched, add to watchlist, or rate them, and they'll automatically appear in your SIMKL account.

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Option 1: Import from Trakt Once

Perform a one-time import to bring your entire Trakt data into SIMKL. This option won’t update automatically later.

When selecting this option, SIMKL gives you four import modes to handle existing data.

Option	Label	Description	Recommended For
Option 1	Safe – Skip items already on SIMKL	Only imports shows/movies not already in your SIMKL history. Keeps all current data untouched.	Users who want to avoid duplicates
Option 2	Recommended – Add missing watches from Trakt	Imports shows and episodes marked as watched on Trakt but missing from SIMKL. Adds new progress safely.	Most users
Option 3	Smart – Update only if Trakt is newer	Updates only if Trakt has newer progress than SIMKL. Skips older timestamps.	Users who regularly sync both platforms
Option 4	Advanced – Replace SIMKL with Trakt data	Replaces your SIMKL progress with Trakt’s version. Keeps Trakt data only.	For complete re-sync or migration

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Option 2: Set Up Auto Import

With Auto Import, SIMKL can automatically fetch your Trakt activity, ratings, and watchlist updates on a schedule you choose.

What It Does

• Syncs your latest Trakt activity into SIMKL automatically.

• Works with any Trakt-compatible app (Infuse, Plex, Kodi, Stremio, etc.).

• Runs silently in the background based on your selected frequency.

Setup Steps

1. Choose what to import:

   • Watch History (episodes & movies)

   • Watchlist (Plan-to-Watch)

   • Ratings

2. Select how often to import:

   • Never (disabled)

   • Once a week

   • Once a day (recommended)

   • Every 12 hours

   • Every hour

3. Click Save & Start Import to activate.

Manual Import Tools

If you need to refresh your Trakt data instantly, you can run a Manual Import anytime.

Available Manual Actions:

• Add Missed Watches — imports any new Trakt items not yet in SIMKL (safe option).

• Replace All Data — fully overwrite SIMKL data with your current Trakt data.

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Benefits of Importing to SIMKL from Trakt:

Benefits of Using Simkl

• Unified Tracking: Sync all your TV, Movie, and Anime data from Trakt into one hub. SIMKL combines everything into a single dashboard with real-time updates.

• Flexible Import Options: Choose between one-time import (free) or auto import (VIP). Automatically sync your watchlist, ratings, and watched history on your own schedule.

• Safe & Reliable: SIMKL automatically creates backups before every major import and gives you full control to clean or delete duplicates safely under Settings → Login → Clean or Delete.

• Smarter Recommendations: Your full Trakt history enhances SIMKL’s recommendations and statistics — giving you better suggestions and deeper watch insights.

• Multi-App Compatibility: Use any Trakt-compatible app (Infuse, Plex, Kodi, etc.) and SIMKL will automatically pull your new watch activity from it.

• Privacy & Control: Sync is one-way (Trakt → SIMKL) only. You can disconnect Trakt anytime, and your data stays private and untouched.

• Active Community: Join the SIMKL Discord community, for quick support, setup tips, and discussions with other Trakt users. How do I contact support?

Why SIMKL Is Your Comprehensive Entertainment Solution:

SIMKL offers a perfect entertainment tracking experience that covers TV shows, movies, and now even your Trakt watch history, rating, etc. With its user-friendly interface, real-time syncing, and continuous improvements, SIMKL is designed to simplify and enrich your entertainment journey.

In conclusion, importing your Trakt watch history to SIMKL is a pivotal step toward a more streamlined and immersive entertainment tracking experience. It centralizes your preferences, offers personalized recommendations, and ensures you have a comprehensive overview of your entertainment history.

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