How to contribute to SIMKL?
SIMKL is built by its community.
Every feature you use from watch history activity, custom lists, anime filler lists and anime relations to playback syncing and statistics exists because members actively support, test, and improve the platform.
You don’t need to be a developer to make a meaningful impact. There are many ways to contribute.
1. Suggest Features & Improvements
SIMKL is not built behind closed doors, it evolves in direct response to how real users watch, track, and discover content.
Many of SIMKL’s most powerful tools, such as Watch History, Watch Now, Auto Lists, Advanced Filters, and Playback Sync, were originally suggested by users.
You can contribute by sharing:
New feature ideas (for example, improved filters)
Requests for stats, layouts, or data views
Workflow improvements that make tracking faster or more intuitive
Feedback on confusing UI or missing options
Where to contribute:
SIMKL Discord (feature request channels)
Community discussions
Feedback forms
Even a short suggestion can turn into a major feature used by thousands of people.
Vote for Ideas Here: https://support.simkl.org/forums/264009-top-ideas-from-the-community
2. Report Bugs & Data Issues
SIMKL handles enormous amounts of data across movies, TV shows, anime, episodes, and seasons. Reporting problems is one of the most important contributions you can make.
You can report issues such as:
Episodes appearing in the wrong order
Missing seasons or OVAs
Incorrect release dates or statuses
UI bugs or broken pages
These reports help:
Keep watch history accurate
Ensure stats remain trustworthy
Improve syncing across devices and apps
When one user reports a bug, it often fixes the experience for thousands.
How to add new shows, missing episodes and movies to Simkl?3. Contribute on GitHub
SIMKL is powered by a growing ecosystem of open-source tools, APIs, and integrations.
You can contribute by:
Fixing bugs in tracking tools
Improving APIs
Updating documentation
Building scrobblers
Enhancing media player integrations
Even small pull requests — fixing typos, improving docs, or adjusting a script — help make SIMKL more reliable and developer-friendly.
Github: https://github.com/SIMKL
4. Build SIMKL Supported: Apps & Integrations
SIMKL is not just a website, it is a platform designed to connect with the tools people actually use to watch content. This is made possible through SIMKL’s powerful APIs and developer ecosystem.
SIMKL provides APIs for:
Watch history and play state
Episode-level tracking
Ratings and reviews
Playback progress (resume points)
Lists, auto-lists, and custom collections
Anime season and episode mapping
User statistics and insights
These APIs allow developers to create real-world integrations that automatically keep SIMKL in sync with what people are watching.
Using SIMKL’s APIs, developers have already built:
Media player plugins for Plex, Kodi, VLC, MPV, and more
Browser extensions that scrobble Netflix and streaming sites
Desktop scrobblers that track local video playback
Discord bots that show watch stats and profiles
Automation tools that sync multiple tracking platforms
This is why SIMKL works seamlessly across devices and platforms. When you watch a show in your living room, continue it on your phone, or resume it on your laptop, SIMKL can stay in sync not because everything happens inside SIMKL, but because developers have connected SIMKL everywhere people actually watch content.
🖥️For DevelopersIf you are a developer, you can contribute by:
Building new scrobblers or players
Improving existing tools
Creating mobile or web apps
Adding new automation or sync features
Every integration expands SIMKL’s reach and makes it more useful for everyone.
5. Help Other Users
With so many features, syncing, lists, anime relations, playback tracking, stats, and imports.... New users often need guidance to unlock the platform’s full potential.
You can contribute simply by helping others.
This includes:
Answering questions in Discord or forums or socials.
Explaining how imports, sync, or watchlists work
Helping users fix mismatched episodes or seasons
Troubleshooting scrobblers, apps, or account issues
Guiding new members through their first setup
Every helpful answer saves someone hours of frustration and keeps them engaged with SIMKL instead of giving up.
Strong communities don’t come from software alone, they come from users helping users
When you assist someone, you’re not just solving a problem; you’re helping SIMKL grow into a more welcoming, reliable, and trusted platform.
6. Support SIMKL Financially
SIMKL is an independent platform built by a small team and supported by its community. Instead, it stays alive and continues to grow because members choose to support it.
Even the smallest contribution makes a difference.
The $1 Supporter plan helps cover the real, ongoing costs of running a global tracking platform, including:
Servers & infrastructure – storing millions of watch histories, ratings, lists, and playback positions
APIs & integrations – powering Plex, Kodi, browser extensions, mobile apps, Discord bots, and scrobblers
Database mangement & syncing – maintaining links with TVDB, TMDB, AniDB, and other sources
Development & security – keeping SIMKL fast, reliable, and protected
If you are already a VIP member, you can also choose to contribute more. Extra donations directly help fund new features, better performance, and long-term stability.
Supporter Role ($1/month)Supporting SIMKL means you are investing in a platform that values:
Data accuracy
Cross-platform tracking
Community feedback
Long-term independence
Your support keeps SIMKL free to grow in the direction users actually want.
7. Spread the Word About SIMKL
One of the most powerful ways to contribute to SIMKL is simply to tell others about it.
Many people still struggle with:
Automated watchlists setup
Lost episode progress
Inaccurate databases
Slow or abandoned tracking sites
By sharing SIMKL, you help people discover a better way to track what they watch.
You can spread the word on:
Reddit communities
Quora answers
Medium articles
Facebook groups
Discord servers
Forum discussions
Personal blogs or websites
When you mention SIMKL, you introduce others to:
True cross-platform tracking
Unified movie, TV, and anime history
Smart recommendations and stats
Automatic syncing across apps and devices
Every post, comment, or recommendation helps SIMKL grow organically, not through ads, but through real people sharing a tool they genuinely use.
The more people who use SIMKL, the stronger the community becomes, the better the data gets, and the more powerful the platform grows for everyone.
8. Write About SIMKL
Writing about SIMKL is one of the most powerful ways to contribute, especially if you run a blog, website, YouTube channel, newsletter, or even just post regularly on platforms like Medium, Reddit, or Substack.
When people search for things like:
“best movie watchlist site”
“alternative watchlist sites”
“anime tracking website”
“how to track Netflix and Crunchyroll together”
They usually discover platforms through articles, guides, and reviews, not ads. That’s where your content makes a real difference.
You can write about SIMKL in many helpful ways:
📝 Reviews & Comparisons
You might compare SIMKL with other tracking platforms:
SIMKL vs Trakt
SIMKL vs MyAnimeList
SIMKL vs Letterboxd
SIMKL vs IMDb watchlists
You can explain how SIMKL handles:
Movies, TV shows, and anime in one place
Cross-platform syncing
Watch history and stats
Playback tracking
These kinds of posts help users understand why SIMKL exists and what makes it different.
📚 Tutorials & Guides
Many users look for step-by-step help. You could write:
“How to import your IMDB history into SIMKL”
“How to track anime seasons correctly on SIMKL”
“How to use SIMKL with Plex, Kodi, or VLC”
“How to use SIMKL’s Watch History and Stats”
These guides help new users get started faster and reduce confusion.
📊 Share Your Own Data
You can also showcase SIMKL by sharing your own:
Watch history
Ratings
Binge statistics
Top shows and movies
Anime seasons you’ve tracked
For example:
“Here’s what I watched in 2024 using SIMKL”
“My top 100 anime tracked with SIMKL stats”
This makes SIMKL feel real and personal to readers, and understand how it works.
Every Contribution Matters
SIMKL is not built by a corporation or big funded team, it is built by people who love tracking what they watch.
Every data correction, every bug report, every integration, every dollar of support, and every shared link helps make SIMKL better for millions of users around the world.
Whether you:
Add missing episodes
Help someone on Discord
Build an integration
Write about SIMKL
Or simply support the platform financially
You are contributing to something that goes far beyond a watchlist.
SIMKL exists because its community cares about accuracy, freedom, and truly owning their entertainment history.
By contributing, you help protect that future, keeping SIMKL open, independent, and constantly improving.
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