If your Valentine’s Day plans involve a couch and a blizzard, don’t let a generic algorithm kill the mood. Netflix hides its most swoon-worthy (or tear-jerking) content behind digital locks, leaving most couples scrolling through the same five tired rom-coms while the storm rages outside. To find a movie that actually fits your specific brand of romance, whether it’s a steamy foreign drama or a quirky indie flick, you need the secret codes.
These numerical shortcuts allow you to dive into hyper-specific subgenres that you would never find otherwise. Instead of just “Romance,” you can target niche categories like “Feel-Good Romantic Comedies” (35797), “Quirky Romance” (36103), or even “Steamy Romantic Movies” (35800). It’s the only way to sift through thousands of titles and find the hidden gems that are actually worth your time.
Netflix codes are a set of unique numerical identifiers that can help you find specific genres or sub-genres in the Netflix library on the streamer’s website (not the app).
Typically, you’re constrained to the genres available via the main Netflix menu. There’s no way to choose by specific category other than what’s been chosen for you when you log on. Using these codes opens up an entire library of options for you to choose from, helping you better settle on what to watch for the night. It can even help you discover shows and movies.
Adding these codes to the end of Netflix URLs allows you to directly access collections of movies and TV shows that fall under your chosen category. For example, if you’re short on time and want to queue up a shorter movie, you could check the 90-Minute Movies category with the code 81466194. Are you looking for something for your entire brood to enjoy? The Family Movie Night collection, designated code 2013975, is filled with favorites that even Grandma can enjoy.
There are more than 36,000 codes to choose from, so don’t worry about memorizing them or trying random sequences. Resources such as Netflix-Codes.com have an entire directory to sift through, allowing you to search for what you would like to watch and find corresponding codes in no time.
Adding the Better Browse for Netflix extension to Chrome gives you a drop-down menu with Netflix categories.
Alternatively, you can use the FindFlix: Netflix Secret Category Finder browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. This add-on will create a drop-down menu complete with Netflix categories for your browser, which you can scroll through by clicking the FF icon that appears at the top right of your screen. There’s no need to scroll Netflix natively with this add-on, and it features 7,500 categories alphabetized for your convenience. A third way is through the Netflix Codes website. Here’s how:
1. Visit Netflix-codes.com in any PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. Tap the code next to the genre or subgenre you want.
4. If you’re on a device that has the Netflix app installed, the app should open and take you directly to the genre or subgenre you chose. If you don’t have the app installed, it’ll open Netflix through the browser and you can view the specific movies and shows available.
5. Tap the title you want to watch and it’ll start playing.
Finally, if you’re comfortable with creating custom URLs, you can use Netflix codes manually in your browser. Here’s how:
1. Visit Netflix-codes.com on any PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. In another tab, type in http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/INSERTNUMBER, but replace INSERTNUMBER with the specific genre or subgenre code. For instance, http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/81466194 will take you to “90-Minute Movies.”
4. If done correctly, you’ll be taken to Netflix to peruse the titles available in that section.
Simply repeat this process the next time you find a code for a Netflix category you’d like to explore. You can do this as many times as you’d like.
For more Netflix tips, learn how to get the most out of Netflix on your phone or mobile device and how to improve picture quality on streaming services.
