# Finding Members

Whether you want to follow **friends, discover like-minded people, or explore new recommendations**, SIMKL offers multiple ways to **find and interact with members**.

In this guide, we will go over the **various ways to find members on SIMKL**, how to use the **Compatibility feature**, and other useful **community-based functions**.

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### **How to Find Members on SIMKL?**

There are multiple ways to **find and connect with members** on SIMKL. You can manually **search for members, discover people with similar tastes, or explore active community interactions**.

#### **1. Using the “Find Friends” Page**

SIMKL has a **dedicated “Find Friends” feature** that automatically suggests users with **similar tastes**.

📌 **Find Friends Here:** <https://simkl.com/friends/find/>

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**Steps to Use the Find Friends Feature:**

1. Visit the **Find Friends** page on SIMKL.
2. SIMKL will suggest users who have a **similar taste in movies, TV shows, and anime**.
3. Browse the list and click **"Follow"** on any member’s profile to stay updated with their activity.

This is one of the **best ways to find new people** who enjoy the same type of entertainment as you.

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#### **2. Searching for Members on SIMKL**

If you already know a **friend’s username**, you can search for them directly using the **Search Feature**.

📌 **Search Members Here:** <https://simkl.com/search/>

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**Steps to Search for a Member:**

1. Click on the **Search Bar** at the top of SIMKL.
2. Enter the **username** or **partial name** of the member you’re looking for.
3. Select the user from the results and visit their profile.
4. Click the **"Follow"** button to keep up with their activity.

This method is useful if you are trying to **connect with a friend** or a **specific person** you already know.

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#### **3. Finding Members Through Reviews and Comments**

Another way to **discover new members** is by **reading reviews and comments** on movies, TV shows, and anime.

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**How to Find Members Through Reviews & Comments:**

1. Go to any **movie, TV show, or anime page**.
2. Scroll down to the **Reviews and Comments area**.
3. Browse through **reviews and discussions**.
4. If you find a review you like, click on the **user’s name** to visit their profile.
5. Click **"Follow"** to stay updated with their future reviews and activity.

This is an **organic way** to find and follow people whose opinions and tastes match yours.

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#### **4. Finding Members on SIMKL’s Leaderboards**

SIMKL has a unique **Leaderboard for Contributors**, recognizing members who actively help improve the database by **matching correct IDs** for various media sources like **TMDB (The Movie Database), MAL (MyAnimeList), AniDB, and Netflix**.

**What is the Contributor Leaderboard?**

The **Contributor Leaderboard** ranks members based on their contributions in connecting **movie, TV show, and anime IDs** to SIMKL’s database. This helps enhance SIMKL’s tracking accuracy and ensures that every title is correctly matched to its respective metadata.

**How to Access the Leaderboard?**

You can find the leaderboard for top contributors here: <https://simkl.com/apps/connect-id/top/>&#x20;

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You can also find top members to follow, on this leaderboard who actively contribute to the SIMKL community.

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[Contributor Leaderboard](/how-to-use-simkl/core-features/social-and-community/contributor-leaderboard.md)
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#### **5. Finding Members Through Social Media & External Platforms**

Many SIMKL users **share their profiles on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, Discord, and Facebook**.

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**Ways to Find SIMKL Members Outside SIMKL:**

* Join the **SIMKL subreddit** or **Discord groups** where users discuss movies and TV shows.
* Look for **SIMKL profile links** on social media posts related to **movie discussions, anime reviews, or TV series recommendations**.\
  Example: <https://x.com/hashtag/Simkl>&#x20;
* Ask your **friends or online communities** if they use SIMKL and have a profile.

This method is great if you want to connect with **existing online friends**.

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### **What is SIMKL’s Compatibility Feature?**

SIMKL has a unique **Compatibility feature** that helps you find members who **share your taste in entertainment**.

**Visit Compatibility Page Here:** <https://simkl.com/friends/find/>

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**How Does the Compatibility Feature Work?**

* SIMKL analyzes your **watch history, ratings, and preferences**.
* It then **matches** you with other users who have **similar taste profiles**.
* The **higher the compatibility percentage**, the more likely you are to have **similar movie/TV/anime interests**.
* You can browse the list and **follow users** who have a **high compatibility score**.

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#### **Why is the Compatibility Feature Useful?**

* [x] Helps you find **people with similar taste** automatically.
* [x] Increases chances of discovering **new movies, shows, and anime** through like-minded users.
* [x] Makes it easier to **find recommendations that match your interests**.

### **Final Thoughts: Connect and Engage on SIMKL**

Finding members on SIMKL is an **exciting way** to enhance your experience on the platform. Whether you are looking for **friends, critics, movie buffs, or anime lovers**, SIMKL offers **multiple ways to connect with like-minded individuals**.

From using the **Find Friends feature**, **searching manually**, and **engaging in reviews and comments**, there are **many opportunities** to build your **SIMKL community**. So go ahead, **follow new people, discover fresh recommendations, and enjoy the best of SIMKL’s social features!**


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