Spoilers Protection
Control what you see before you watch: blur images, hide titles, descriptions, and ratings to prevent spoilers.
Tired of accidentally spoiling your next binge-watch? SIMKL’s Spoiler Protection Settings are here to help you stay spoiler-free!
This feature lets you hide or blur episode images, titles, descriptions, and ratings until you’ve actually watched the episode or completed the show. Whether you’re tracking multiple series or catching up on anime seasons, Spoiler Protection ensures that what you see matches where you are in your watch progress.
These settings apply across the entire SIMKL website including show and movie detail pages, episode lists, and individual episode views.
Why The Spoiler Protection Feature Matters?
Spoilers can ruin the excitement of discovering what happens next in a show. Even something as simple as an episode thumbnail or title or description can hint at a major plot point.
Simkl’s Spoiler Protection ensures you experience your watchlist in the order you intended, without premature reveals.
You choose how much information you want to see, giving you full control of your viewing journey. You can find Spoiler Protection options in your settings: https://simkl.com/settings/
Navigation path:
Click the ⚙️ Settings icon on the top-right corner of Simkl.
Open Main Settings → Profile tab.
Scroll down or go directly to: https://simkl.com/settings/
Select the Spoilers section.
How to Enable or Disable Spoiler Protection
Stay spoiler-free while browsing episode lists, detail pages, and watch progress across the entire SIMKL website.
Each category in the Spoilers section lets you choose between showing or hiding content.
1. Member Memos Previews
Control fan-written notes that may include plot spoilers.
Member memos appear:
On Show/Movie pages (right sidebar)
Controls memo previews that may contain spoilers written by other users.
✅ Always Show
Displays all memos, even for unwatched episodes/films
If you rarely get spoiled and love reading community insights
⭐ Show After Completed (Recommended)
Hides memos until you mark the show/movie complete
Binge-watchers who want to avoid accidental ending reveals
🚫 Always Hide
Completely disables previews everywhere
Anyone who wants to avoid all risk, especially mystery/thriller fans
Before: (Always Show, Enabled)
After: (Always Hide, Enabled)
2. Episode Images
Blur or display episode images for unwatched episodes or those shows that you haven watched yet.
Episode images often show major moments…
New characters appearing
Battle outcomes
Relationship changes
Shocking reveals
Show all episode images
Blur unwatched episode images
Show all episode images
Every episode thumbnail is visible, watched or not
Good if spoilers don’t bother you
Blur unwatched episode images
Blurs thumbnails until you mark them watched ✅
Prevents seeing “final boss battle frame” before Episode 10
Example Use Case: Shows like Game of Thrones often spoil deaths in the preview image → blur recommended
3. Episode Titles
Hide or blur episode titles to avoid title-based spoilers, that may reveal plot direction.
Some titles literally spoil the twist:
“The Wedding” “The Betrayal” “The One Where X Dies”
Show all episode titles
Blur unwatched episode titles
Show all episode titles
If titles don’t feel spoiler-ish to you
Blur unwatched episode titles
When writers love hinting at major events
Example: Anime like Attack on Titan often has spoiler-sounding titles → hide for a cleaner binge.
4. Episode Descriptions
Hide or blur episode descriptions or synopses for unseen episodes or episode synopses that reveal storyline progression.
Descriptions usually include:
Main plot points
Locations reached
Characters involved
Events like breakups or battles
Show all description text
If you want to preview episodes before watching
Blur unwatched episode descriptions
If you want zero narrative hints
Show all episode descriptions
Blur unwatched episode descriptions
Example: A recap may say:
“With Character Y missing, the team prepares revenge…”
5. Ratings in Show/Movie Details
Hide Simkl/IMDB ratings for shows or movies you haven’t started watching yet. (in Your Plan To Watch List)
Ratings can influence expectations…
Seeing 4.2 score may make you skip a good episode
Seeing 9.8 score spoils that something huge happens
Show ratings for unwatched shows/movies
If you rely on ratings before choosing
Hide ratings for unwatched
If you want your experience to be unbiased
Show ratings for unwatched
Hide ratings for unwatched
Example: When the final episode of a show has a huge spike in score, you instantly know something big happens → hide recommended!
Before: Show SIMKL/IMDB Rating for Unwatched Shows
After: Hide SIMKL/IMDB Rating for Unwatched Shows
Examples How it is Useful
Imagine you’re catching up on The Simpsons Season 37. With Spoiler Protection enabled:
Unwatched episodes appear blurred in your list.
Episode titles and plots are hidden until you mark them as watched.
IMDB ratings stay invisible to avoid bias.
Once you mark an episode as watched, everything is revealed: image, title, and description, restoring your full viewing experience.
FAQ
Q1. Do these settings hide spoilers from other users’ memos? Yes, enabling “Hide memos until completed” prevents spoilers in community notes until you’ve finished the show.
Q2. Will my preferences sync across devices? Yes. Once set, your spoiler preferences are saved to your Simkl account and work across browsers.
Q3. Does hiding ratings also hide my personal rating? No. It hides external SIMKL/IMDB ratings for unwatched titles, not your personal input.
Related Settings Feature
Layout Configurations (v2 Beta): Customize how ratings or titles appear in Discover and List views. [ Custom Layout & View Designs ]
Privacy Controls: Choose what parts of your activity others can see. [ Privacy Settings ]
Conclusion
Simkl’s Spoiler Protection Settings redefine your binge-watching experience by giving you complete control over what you see and when.
No more ruined surprises or accidental reveals, only the pure enjoyment of discovering stories at your own pace.
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