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Unlock Netflix’s Secret Menu You Didn’t Know Existed

By Orgesta Tolaj

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19 May 2025

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Tired of the same old Netflix recommendations? There’s a hidden trove of content waiting to be discovered—if you know where to look.

Netflix’s “secret menu” offers access to thousands of niche genres and sub-genres, allowing you to explore beyond the algorithm’s suggestions.

What Is Netflix’s Secret Menu?

Netflix categorizes its vast library using specific numerical codes, each corresponding to a particular genre or sub-genre. While the main interface showcases popular or recommended content, these codes unlock specialized categories like “Classic Action & Adventure” (46576) or “Asian Action Movies” (77232).

How to Access Hidden Categories

Accessing these secret categories is straightforward:

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Navigate to: https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/
  3. Append the desired category code to the URL. For example, https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/46576 directs you to “Classic Action & Adventure” films.

Alternatively, on smart TVs or the Netflix app, you can enter the code directly into the search bar.

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Examples of Hidden Categories

Here are some intriguing categories you might explore:

  • Action Thrillers – 43048
  • Wacky Movies – 1252
  • Classic Romance – 32273
  • Zombie Horror – 11455
  • Political Satires – 7020
  • Disney Classics – 67673

These codes reveal content that might not appear on your standard homepage, offering a more tailored viewing experience.

Why the Secrecy?

Netflix hasn’t prominently advertised this feature, possibly to maintain a streamlined user interface. By keeping these categories under wraps, they encourage users to explore and discover content organically, enhancing the sense of personalization and discovery.

If you’ve ever felt like Netflix keeps pushing the same types of shows over and over (hello, true crime docs and dating reality shows), you’re not alone. The algorithm bases suggestions on your watch history, but that can also box you into a narrow content loop.

These hidden codes break that cycle. They offer access to corners of Netflix you might never stumble upon, like “Understated Independent Dramas” or “B-Horror Movies from the 1980s.” In a time when streamers are competing not just with each other but also with short-form platforms like TikTok and YouTube, finding something truly unexpected or niche can feel oddly refreshing.

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For cinephiles, international film lovers, and fans of forgotten genres, this backdoor into the Netflix library is a treasure trove. And for casual viewers, it’s a way to rediscover the joy of stumbling on something new and delightful—something the algorithm might’ve buried five scrolls deep.

In short, Netflix’s secret menu gives users back a bit of control in an increasingly curated digital experience. It’s not just about hidden shows—it’s about expanding your streaming world beyond what the homepage tells you to like.

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