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24 alternatives to NetFlix Streaming by Alternate Genres

The most comprehensive list of Netflix's hidden genre codes

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NetFlix Streaming by Alternate Genres launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Netflix Secret Categories▲241

   A directory of all the "secret" Netflix categories

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Netflix Super Browse▲179

   Chrome Extension that let's you pick Netflix's secret genres

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Netflix Hidden Codes▲6

   A searchable index of Netflix's hidden categories

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Netflix categories codes▲207

   Find hidden Netflix categories by their codes

   2019 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Netflix Categories▲166

   Unlock Netflix hidden categories with this Chrome Extension

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Film Hunt▲165

   Browse top rated movies by genre and year

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   JustWatch▲170

   A search engine for streaming TV & movies

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   What Is On Netflix?▲135

   Best ranked movies on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes.

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   BestWatch▲108

   All Netflix catalog sorted by IMDb rating

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Yahoo Video Guide▲122

    A search engine for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO & more

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SoMeFilm▲87

    Film and TV recommendations personalised based on your taste

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Flixed▲95

    Netflix search engine

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Netflix God Mode▲196

    View all Netflix movies at once with this handy bookmarklet

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Netflix Cheating test▲121

    Find out what kind of cheater you are

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    FlixGem by Polymer Search▲98

    Discover top Netflix hidden gems instantly

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    FlickSurfer▲191

    A way to find gems on Netflix

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Flixtape by Netflix▲177

    Like mixtapes but for Netflix

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    MovieList▲146

    Keep track of your favorite movies & TV shows 🍿

    2018 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Reelgood Streaming Guide▲246

    One central hub for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO & more

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Netflix VR▲313

    Like you're in your living room... but you're not.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Netflix Wrapped▲83

    Spotify Wrapped but for Netflix

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Better Browse for Netflix▲133

    Explore secret categories on Netflix

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    DVD Netflix▲148

    Rent DVDs from your phone

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Bingewatch▲87

    See if a series is finished so you can binge watch it

    2016 · its alternatives →

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