How does Simkl handle content that is not available on major streaming platforms?

Simkl has data about all the TV Shows, Anime and Movies ever created.

Simkl is designed to be a comprehensive tracking tool for all your viewing habits, including content not available on major streaming platforms. Here’s how Simkl handles such content and what you can do to ensure you can track everything you watch:

Tracking Non-Major Platform Content

1. Manual Entry

   • Adding Titles: If you watch content that isn’t available on major streaming platforms, you can manually add these titles to your watchlists. Simply search for the title on Simkl, and if it’s available in their database, you can add it to your watch history.

   • Custom Entries: If the content is not in Simkl’s database, you can suggest it be added. Typically, there’s an option to submit a request for new titles or episodes to be included.

2. Offline Media

   • Plex and Kodi Integration: Simkl integrates with media server platforms like Plex and Kodi. If you use these services to manage your offline media library, you can sync your viewing activity with Simkl.

   • Manual Tracking: For other offline media, manually mark the episodes or movies as watched on Simkl.

Handling Independent and Lesser-Known Content

1. Database Expansion

   • User Contributions: Simkl’s database is continuously updated, often with contributions from users. You can suggest new titles, providing the necessary information to help expand the database.

   • See: How to add new shows, missing episodes and movies to Simkl?

   • Regular Updates: The Simkl team regularly updates their database to include new and lesser-known content, ensuring a wide range of titles are available for tracking.

2. Community and Forums

   • Discussions: Engage with the Simkl community and forums on Discord to discuss lesser-known content. Often, other users can help you find and track these titles.

   • Recommendations: The community can also be a source of recommendations for independent or niche content that you might not find on major platforms.

Tips for Managing Non-Major Platform Content

1. Keep a Backup List

   • Maintain a backup list of titles you’ve watched outside major platforms. This can be a simple document or note where you log these titles until they’re available on Simkl or you can add them yourself on TVDB, TMDB from where Simkl gets it's data.

2. Stay Updated

   • Regularly check Simkl for updates on newly added titles and episodes. The platform’s database grows, and the content you’re looking for might get added over time.

3. Use Memos and Notes

   • Utilize Simkl’s Memos and note features to categorize and keep track of content you watch from various sources. This helps in organizing and easily referencing your viewing history.

4. Explore Alternative Sources

   • If Simkl doesn’t have a particular title, check other databases or tracking tools, then manually synchronize this information with your Simkl account.

Summary

Simkl is a versatile platform that allows you to track all your viewing habits, even for content not available on major streaming platforms. By utilizing manual entry, integrations with media servers like Plex and Kodi, and engaging with the community, you can effectively manage and track a comprehensive watch history. Regular updates and user contributions ensure the database is continually expanding, accommodating a wide range of content.