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Netflix codes open hidden genre and micro-category pages.
Codes work best in a browser, but can work in the app.
They don't unlock extra titles outside your Netflix plan.
I've used Netflix for decades. I had it back when it still delivered DVDs, so I know how to use the streaming service. I've also written a ton about it over the years, like recommending my favorite Netflix codes, tips, and tricks. "Codes?" you might be asking yourself. Yes, there are hundreds of Netflix codes, and I regularly use them to find hidden movies to watch for free.
Netflix organizes its entire library into several genres and micro-categories. Each one has a numeric code associated with it. Some are broad, like action and adventure, while others are weirdly specific, like deep sea horror movies. These codes won't unlock new movies, paid extras, or content outside my plan. They simply take me to curated pages that Netflix buries.
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They're great for getting out of Netflix's recommendation loop and browsing what lies beneath the surface. But it isn't obvious how to find or use the codes, since Netflix doesn't advertise them. So, here's how, plus my favorites.
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