Windows TV Tracker
Simkl TV Tracker for Windows
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Simkl TV Tracker for Windows
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Keep your watch history accurate without lifting a finger. The Simkl TV Tracker app for Windows automatically detects and scrobbles TV episodes and anime you play on your PC’s media players, ensuring your Simkl profile stays up-to-date.
Simkl TV Tracker is a lightweight Windows application (beta) that:
Auto-Detects Viewing: Monitors popular media players to identify TV show and anime episodes.
Scrobbles to Simkl: Sends your watched progress directly to Simkl’s API once you reach defined thresholds.
Supports Downloaded Files: Works with files on your computer—perfect for offline or iTunes content.
Operating Systems
Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Media Players
VLC (recommended), KMPlayer, GOM, iTunes, MPlayer, RealPlayer, DivX Plus, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, BSPlayer, Winamp, MPC-HC, AVS Media Player, FLVPlayer4Free, et al.
File Types
Standard: .avi, .mkv, .mp4, .m4v
Partial Downloads: .crdownload, .part, .ts
Driver & Tracker
A background driver monitors all video files opened on your PC.
The Tracker app reads file metadata (e.g., filename, metadata tags) and matches it against Simkl’s database.
Detection & Scrobbling
When you start an episode, the Tracker displays a small popup (bottom right corner) identifying the show and episode number.
If you watch 70% or more, the Tracker sends a “watched” ping to Simkl’s API.
If you close the player before reaching 70%, the episode may still be scrobbled once Playback stops.
Taskbar Icon Indicators
Running, waiting for video file
Trying to detect video file
Detected TV Show & episode (awaiting 70% watched)
Could not detect this video file
Marked episode as watched
Download Personal Installer
Click Download (includes your unique account key).
Run Installer
Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
Wait for it to install and you are done!
Open a TV Episode File
Play any supported file in your favorite media player.
A detection popup appears after ~7–15 seconds (longer for rare anime).
Watch & Scrobble
Let the episode play until at least 70% is buffered.
Tracker auto-marks the episode as watched on Simkl.
Managing Issues
If no popup appears, ensure:
The file name includes the show’s title and episode number (e.g., Show.Name.S02E05.mkv).
Supported media player and file type.
Driver Freeze Workaround:
Uninstall conflicting Microsoft Visual C++ versions via Control Panel → Programs & Features.
Movies Not Scrobbled: Only TV shows and anime episodes are tracked.
Beta Version: May contain bugs—please report any issues on Simkl’s Discord #bugs-tracker.
Mac, iOS, Android: Coming soon! For now, Manual and Chrome Extension tracking serve macOS and mobile users.
No Detection Popup
Rename your file to match Show.Title.S01E01 format.
Switch to VLC for best detection success.
App Freezes
Open Control Panel → Programs & Features.
Uninstall all Microsoft Visual C++ redistributables.
Reinstall the Tracker app.
Partial File Detection
If playing .crdownload files, ensure they’re >70% complete for correct scrobbling.
With Simkl TV Tracker, build a fully automated, accurate watch history without manual checkmarks. Enjoy seamless tracking across your Windows PC!
Visit Apps → Automatic Trackers → TV Tracker on Simkl ()
