If Netflix is showing repeated movies, unwanted recommendations, or content you don’t want appearing in Continue Watching, clearing your Netflix watch history is the most effective solution. Many users still believe this can only be done using a browser, but on both iPhone and Android, Netflix now allows you to manage and remove your viewing activity directly from the Netflix app itself when you follow the correct steps.
Clear Netflix Watch History on iPhone & Android
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open Netflix app on your iPhone or Android phone, click hamburger lines (☰), tap on Account
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scroll down tap on Privacy & Data Settings then tap on Viewing Activity
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where it shows all your watch history just tap the remove (⦸) icon to delete watch history and repeat the same for all remaining titles
Netflix does not provide a one-tap clear all option inside the app, so history must be removed manually for each movie or episode. Once a title is removed, it immediately stops influencing your recommendations and viewing suggestions.
What Changes After You Clear Netflix Watch History
Deleted movies and shows are removed from Continue Watching
Netflix recommendations start correcting automatically
Search suggestions improve based on updated activity
Your profile becomes cleaner and more accurate
These changes may take a few hours to fully sync across all devices linked to your account.
Important Points You Should Know
Netflix viewing history is profile-specific, not account-wide
You must repeat the same steps for other profiles on the account
Kids profiles also have separate viewing activity
Once removed, watch history cannot be restored
Why Clearing Netflix History Is Useful
Helps fix wrong or repeated recommendations
Improves privacy on shared devices
Removes unwanted titles from Continue Watching
Gives a fresh and more relevant Netflix experience
Final Words
This combined method works perfectly on iPhone and Android phones using only the Netflix app, without opening any browser or using a computer. If Netflix suggestions feel irrelevant or cluttered, clearing your viewing activity is the simplest and most reliable solution.
