Secret Netflix codes revealed: How to unlock ‘hidden’ movie and TV show categories – and it will change the way you use the service forever
- Codes allow viewers to see thousands of sub-genres on streaming service
- All users have to do is change the number on the end of the ‘genre’ URL
- Niche categories available include zombie horror or Korean TV shows
A secret list of Netflix codes that help Australians find their favourite movies and television shows more easily has been revealed.
From classic adventure, spy thrillers or mockumentaries, the codes allow you to access thousands of hidden genre categories.
There are more than 27,000 secret codes which make finding the perfect movie much easier.
A secret list of Netflix codes has been revealed, helping you watch your favourite TV shows and films
All you have to do is change the numerical code on the end of the ‘genre’ into the URL.
The codes are designed to be used on the web browser.
When you open the browser type in: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/xxxx.
You then replacing the ‘xxxx’ with the number that corresponds to the Netflix subcategory.
There are the normal mass appeal categories – from romantic comedies (5475) and political dramas (6616) to baseball movies (12339) and crime documentaries (9875).
But if you have more specific tastes, you can search for 20th century period pieces with Meryl Streep (74188) or zombie horror movies (75405) using the extended list.
The weird, wonderful and extremely specific categories are available in Netflix’s vast catalogue, including the TV show The Good Place (pictured)
A comprehensive list has been compiled by the team at comparison website WhistleOut.
Netlix has about 15.74 million Australian customers, rising by 5.9 per cent in three months, according data from Roy Morgan.
The secret codes have been at the perfect time as streaming becomes even more popular with all services cashing in on the coronavirus lockdown orders.
Foxtel experienced its best growth for many years with over 5.5 million viewers, up 3.6 per cent since the pre-COVID-19 period.
Also growing strongly during lockdown have been third-placed Stan which increased users by 9.7 per cent to 4,434,000 viewers, newcomer Disney+ which was up 38.2 per cent.