Key Takeaways: Netflix Genre & Category Codes

• Netflix has a list of genre codes that can be used to show all the titles in a specific category.
• To use a code, all you need to do is add it at the end of a special URL: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
• Due to Netflix’s regional restrictions, some codes might not work in certain countries. However, you can get past geoblocks with a reliable Netflix VPN, like ExpressVPN.

Netflix has enough movies and shows in its library to cause a popcorn shortage at your local store. However, when you’re scrolling through Netflix’s homepage, you might feel like you’re not seeing the full package. Well, that’s because you’re not. The only way to see everything Netflix has to offer is to use this Netflix secret codes list.

Netflix uses an algorithm to customize each user’s experience. It collects data about a user’s interests and what they’ve watched. Netflix then uses that data to recommend similar shows and movies the user might like.

This means your front page is only showing a portion of Netflix’s library. Thankfully, you can sneak past its limited selection and access complete genre lists using specific codes. In this article, we’ll list all the available Netflix codes and show you how to use them.

Note that regional restrictions on Netflix means that some codes might not work in your country. However, a good virtual private network (VPN) can get past those geoblocks — though you’ll need one of the best VPNs that can bypass the Netflix VPN ban.

How to Use Netflix Secret Codes

Before we start, note that the below method does not work on the Netflix app — you have to use the website. Thankfully, the process is even easier for app users: Simply copy and paste the code into the Netflix search bar and you’re done!

Alternatively, once you’ve found something you like in the browser, you can add it to “my list” and watch it in the app. 

If you prefer watching Netflix on your laptop, the steps are still super easy to follow. We’ll show you how it works with screenshots.

1. Find a Code and Enter It at the End of the Netflix Genre Browsing URL

   Find the code for the content category you want to browse in our list below. Once you’ve found it, enter the code at the end of this Netflix URL: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/. Press enter. You’ll now see all the shows and movies associated with that genre.

   

2. Find a Show or Movie You Want to Watch

   Browse through the category and find something you want to watch. If you click a title and scroll down, you can then click on other genres, cast members, the director and so on to bring up other titles you might like.

   

Netflix Secret Codes List

In this section, we’ll list all available Netflix codes according to category. Each category has a general code, which we’ve popped in the heading, and subcategories listed below. 

We have tested all of the codes and we’re positive that they all work, though with a small caveat. Netflix’s content differs by country, so whether the codes work and what content is included in the category will depend on where you’re located.

It’s easy to unblock content from different regions, though, and you could use a reliable streaming VPN to get past geoblocks like this. If you want a few quick suggestions, ExpressVPN is our top recommended VPN for Netflix, followed closely by NordVPN.

Action & Adventure — Code 1365

Animation — Code 4698

Anime — Code 7424

Children & Family Films — Code 783

Classics — Code 31574

Comedy — Code 6548

Documentaries — Code 6839

Drama — Code 5763

Horror — Code 8711

Music — Code 1701

Romance — Code 8883

Sci-Fi & Fantasy — Code 1492

Sports — Code 4370

Thrillers — Code 8933

TV Shows — Code 83

Faith & Spirituality — Code 26835

Foreign — Code 7462

Cult Movies — Code 7627

Gay & Lesbian Movies — Code 5977

Independent Movies — Code 7077

Other Secret Netflix Codes: Unlock More Categories

Besides the genre codes, there are codes and personalized pages that can further tailor your Netflix experience. For instance, aside from Netflix’s “Trending Now” page or its top 10 list, there’s a “Hidden Gems for You” page, which features shows and movies you might have missed.

There are also a few Netflix search codes that can help you narrow your search without choosing a specific genre:

Netflix Christmas Codes

If you want to browse through all of Netflix’s Christmas offerings, the following codes will help you.

Netflix Halloween Codes

How to Find Similar Content on Netflix

If you just finished a movie or series you really liked, you can find similar content by using a special URL and adding the title ID at the end of it. 

1. Click on the Title and Copy the Title ID

   Let’s say you watched Rick and Morty. All you need to do is copy the ID number at the end of the title’s URL.

   

2. Add the Title ID to the End of the Similars URL

   Now paste the ID at the end of Netflix’s special URL for similar titles: www.netflix.com/browse/similars/. Press enter.

   

Final Thoughts: Using Netflix Codes

Your Netflix account homepage will conjure up shows and movies based on what you’ve watched before, meaning you’re missing out on its full library. The secret Netflix codes in this article might just introduce you to content you haven’t seen before, so why not try them out?

If you’re looking for more Netflix tricks, read our article on the best Netflix hacks, as well as our piece on how to watch Netflix for free.

Have you used Netflix’s category codes before? Have we missed any codes? Do you think Netflix should have a dedicated category page? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section and, as always, thanks for reading.

FAQ

• How Do You Unlock the Secret Menu on Netflix?

  Netflix has category codes you can add at the end of a special URL and browse through all the titles in that category. Simply choose a category, copy the code for it and add it to the end of this URL: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/. You can find the full list of secret Netflix codes below.

• How Do You Enter a Netflix Code?

  Copy the Netflix code of your choice and paste it at the end of this URL: www.netflix.com/browse/genre/

• How Do I See Hidden Movies on Netflix?

  Netflix has a “Hidden Gems for You” page that lists shows and movies you might not have seen.