If you're switching to Simkl or want to consolidate your watch history, importing your data is quick and easy. Simkl supports importing watch history from a variety of platforms, helping you keep track of your viewing habits all in one place. Follow this guide to get started.

Why Import Your Watch History?

• Seamless transition: Move your watchlist and watched history from other platforms to Simkl without starting from scratch.

• Centralized tracking: Combine your data from multiple streaming services for an overview of all your watched content.

• Personalized recommendations: Improve Simkl’s suggestions by providing it with a complete view of your preferences.

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What Happens After the Import?

Once your data is imported:

• Your watch history will appear in the appropriate sections of your Simkl Profile (e.g., My TV Shows, My Movies, My Anime).

• Simkl will update your stats and provide tailored recommendations based on your full viewing history.

Importing your watch history to Simkl enhances your tracking experience and allows you to fully utilize Simkl’s features. Whether you’re coming from IMDb, MAL, Trakt, Letterboxd or another platform, the process is straightforward and rewarding. Consolidate your viewing data today and enjoy a smarter way to track your entertainment!

Simkl has a comment section where users can engage in discussions and share their thoughts and opinions on the latest shows and movies. Users can participate in the Simkl community by leaving ratings and reviews for the content they've watched and join discussions in the comment sections of shows and movies.

Rating

Simkl enables users to rate and review shows and movies on the platform. These ratings and reviews can be helpful when deciding what to watch next, as they provide insights from other users who have already watched the content.

Review

In order to leave a detailed review for any content on SIMKL, head over to the reaction section of the title, which can be found as you scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Click on "Add Your Review" button, which would open a new page, wherein you can add a title review of the content you watched and how you feel about it.

• You can have a custom background image of your review post

• Custom title

• Add images, Videos, Tweets, URL's or any visuals

• Providing rating to a particular content based on - Story - Visuals - Sound - Character - Enjoyment

Reviews Guidelines: https://support.simkl.org/knowledgebase/articles/905976-reviews-guidelines

Click on Publish Review button, in order to post your review in the reaction section of the page.

Memos

A Memorandum also called as Memo, is a message or information in writing by a person informing the reader about a new details in a quickest way possible.

Difference between Memos and Comment Section?

Often users get confused between memo's and comments section. Memos are a short notes or special pointers which users make after/during watching a content.

Mostly used by Movie Enthusiasts, Critics, Bloggers, Film Students, Directors, Producer, Writer, etc.

For Example: If you are in a business meeting, it is important to make notes from that meeting which should be direct and easy to navigate, those notes are also called Memos.

Comments

To participate in discussions on Simkl, you can join the comment sections of shows and movies, and share your thoughts and opinions with other users. Be sure your topic matches the general theme of the page.

To write a comment on SIMKL, scroll down to the bottom of the page of the show or movie you want to comment on and find the comment section. Type your comment in the text box and click on the "Post" button to publish your comment.

Topics

You can start a specific discussion topic in SIMKL's Comment section, where other users can also react and answer your questions.

Photo, Meme, GIFs or Videos

In the SIMKL's comment section, users can post links to photos, memes, GIFs, or YouTube videos, among other types of media. SIMKL identifies them instantly and presents them in a separate section.

Simkl is not a platform for watching content directly, but rather a comprehensive tracking service for TV shows, anime, and movies. It helps you keep track of the content you've watched, suggests what to watch next, and notifies you when new episodes are released. Simkl doesn't offer streaming capabilities for all shows, anime, or movies, but it does provide links to Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll where you can access them.

The Simkl TV Tracker is designed for enthusiasts who enjoy watching content on their computers and prefer an automated watchlist solution. It's suitable for those who download video files or stream content online through platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and more.

If you decide that Simkl is not the right fit for tracking your TV shows, you can delete your account at:

For TV Shows

Step 1: Select the Show

• After logging into Simkl, use the search bar to find the TV show you want to track.

• Click on the title of the show to open its detailed page.

Step 2: Add the Show to Your Lists

• On the show’s page, you’ll see several options like "Add to Watchlist," "Watching", "Plan to Watch", "On Hold", "Dropped" or "Completed." Choose:

  • Watching if you are currently watching the show.

  • Plan to Watch if you plan to watch it later.

  • Completed if you have finished the entire series.

See the full Watchlists description here:

Step 3: Track Individual Episodes

• Below the general options for the show, you will find a list of seasons and episodes.

• Each episode will typically have a checkbox or a button next to it. Click on this button or checkbox to mark an episode as watched. The episode might also move automatically to a "Watched Episodes" list.

• If you have watched several episodes already, you can often mark an entire season as watched by selecting an option usually located at the top of the season’s episode list.

Step 4: Automatic Tracking

• As you mark episodes as watched, Simkl automatically updates your progress and saves where you left off, so you can easily continue from the last watched episode next time you visit.

Step 5: Recommendations

• Based on the episodes you've watched, Simkl may suggest other shows similar in genre or theme in a recommendation section on your dashboard or show page.

For Movies

Step 1: Select the Movie

• Use the search function to find the movie you want to track.

• Click on the movie title to go to its page.

Step 2: Track the Movie

• You'll see options on the movie’s page in the "Add to Watchlist" menu:

Step 3: Rate the Movie (optional)

• After watching a movie, you might have the option to rate it. This is beneficial as it tailors the recommendation engine to suggest movies suited to your taste.

Step 4: Sync and Automatic Tracking (if applicable)

• If you have connected your streaming services accounts to Simkl, the platform can automatically sync and track the movies you watch on those services, updating your Simkl movie list accordingly.