Hulu watch history tracks every show and movie you start, feeding the Keep Watching row and your recommendations. If you share an account with family or roommates, that list can get messy fast. I tested the clearing process on a 2024 Samsung CU7000, an iPhone 15, and Chrome on macOS to confirm exactly what works on each platform.
- Keep Watching row displays titles you started but haven’t finished on all Hulu-supported devices
- Full viewing history export requires a data request through Hulu’s US State Privacy Rights page, which takes up to 30 days
- Individual title removal works on desktop and mobile but most smart TVs lack this option
- Clearing all history at once is only possible through a web browser at hulu.com/account
- Deleted watch data is permanent and resets your Hulu recommendations to generic suggestions
#How Do You View Your Hulu Watch History?
Hulu doesn’t have a single “Watch History” page like Netflix does. Your recent activity shows up in the Keep Watching (formerly Continue Watching) row on the home screen. This row only includes titles you started but didn’t finish.
#On Desktop
- Go to hulu.com and sign in
- Scroll down to the Keep Watching section
- Click VIEW ALL to expand the full list of in-progress titles
The desktop browser gives you the most control over your watch data. You can hover over any title to see your progress bar, episode number, and the date you last watched it, which is useful when deciding what to pick up again after a long break.
#On Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Open the Hulu app
- Scroll to the Keep Watching row on the home tab
- Swipe left to browse titles, or tap VIEW ALL for the complete list
The row can take 5-10 seconds to load. If it stays empty, force-close and reopen the app.
#On Smart TV
- Launch the Hulu app on your TV
- Look for Keep Watching on the home screen
- Navigate right to scroll through recent titles
Some older smart TV models don’t display the Keep Watching row. Check for a Hulu app update first. On Samsung TVs running Tizen 6.0 or newer, the row appears consistently after streaming at least one title, which I confirmed on my Samsung CU7000 running Tizen 7.0 in March 2026. If your Hulu app keeps crashing, the guide on Hulu not working on smart TV covers the most common fixes.
#Requesting Your Complete Viewing History Report
The Keep Watching row only shows in-progress titles. It doesn’t include anything you’ve finished. A full viewing record requires a formal data export request through Hulu’s US State Privacy Rights page in your account settings.
- Sign into your account at hulu.com
- Go to Privacy and Settings
- Select US State Privacy Rights
- Click REQUEST REPORT under the Viewing Activity section
Hulu states that the report arrives by email within 30 days and includes timestamps for every title, billing history, and device information.
#How to Remove Individual Titles from Watch History
Removing a single show or movie from Keep Watching is straightforward on desktop and mobile.
#Desktop Steps
- Sign into hulu.com
- Find the title in your Keep Watching row
- Click the three-dot menu on the title card
- Select Remove
Done. The title vanishes right away, and your episode progress for that show is also erased permanently.
#Mobile Steps
- Open the Hulu app
- Locate the title under Keep Watching
- Tap the three-dot icon
- Choose Remove from Watch History
After removing a title on mobile, syncing across devices takes a few minutes. If it still appears on your smart TV, close and reopen the Hulu app to force a refresh.
#Smart TV Limitations
Most smart TV versions of the Hulu app don’t support individual title removal. I tried on my Samsung CU7000 and a Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and neither had the three-dot menu on Keep Watching cards. The Hulu support page recommends that you use a phone or computer to manage individual titles, since TV apps don’t include these controls yet.
Remove titles from a phone or computer instead. The change syncs to your smart TV within a few minutes. If you’re running into other Hulu issues on Roku, check the Hulu not working on Roku troubleshooting guide.
#How Do You Clear Your Entire Hulu Watch History?
To wipe all viewing data across every profile on your account, you need a web browser. The mobile app and smart TV apps don’t support bulk clearing.
- Open a browser and go to your Hulu account page
- Click Privacy and Settings
- Select US State Privacy Rights
- Scroll to Manage Activity and find Watch History
- Click CLEAR SELECTED and confirm
This erases watch data for every profile on your account. No undo. Your Keep Watching row empties out and homepage recommendations reset to generic suggestions.
I cleared my own account’s history in February 2026. It took about 15 seconds for the row to go blank. Recommendations stayed generic for roughly two weeks before Hulu’s algorithm caught up to my new viewing patterns.
#Profile and Recommendation Impact
Clearing watch history hits your entire account, not just one profile. Every profile under the same subscription loses its Keep Watching data and recommendation history simultaneously.
My Stuff stays intact. Downloads on mobile devices also remain.
If you use Hulu subtitles, those settings persist after clearing history. Subtitle preferences are stored separately from viewing data, so you won’t need to reconfigure them. The same is true for your Hulu Live TV channel lineup and DVR recordings if you’re on the Hulu + Live TV plan.
For privacy-conscious users who share accounts, setting up separate Hulu profiles is a better long-term solution than periodically clearing history. Hulu recommends this approach in their account management help articles as the preferred way to handle shared households. Each profile keeps its own independent Keep Watching row.
#Tips for Managing Your Hulu Watch History
A few practical habits keep your watch history clean without constant maintenance.
Use My Stuff intentionally. Adding shows to My Stuff before watching creates a personal bookmark that survives history clearing. If you accidentally wipe your history, My Stuff helps you find your way back.
Remove titles right after finishing. When you complete a series or decide to drop a movie halfway through, remove it from Keep Watching immediately. Two taps on mobile.
Check for duplicate profiles. If your Keep Watching row shows titles you don’t recognize, someone else on your account may be using your profile instead of their own. Create separate profiles under Account settings to prevent this. If you’re getting blocked from signing in altogether, the guide on Hulu login blocked errors can help.
Clear history before canceling. If you plan to cancel your Hulu subscription, clear your watch history first. Hulu retains account data after cancellation. Clearing beforehand ensures your viewing record doesn’t persist on their servers.
For background context, see Wikipedia’s smart TV entry.
#Bottom Line
Hulu’s watch history management is split across devices. The Keep Watching row is your quickest view into recent activity, while the US State Privacy Rights page handles bulk clearing and data exports. Smart TV users will need to rely on a phone or computer for most management tasks since TV apps still lack full history controls. If your Hulu app is giving you trouble on other devices too, the Hulu connection issues guide covers network and app-level fixes.
#FAQ
#Does Hulu keep watch history after I cancel my subscription?
Yes. Hulu retains your viewing data after cancellation. If you resubscribe, your old Keep Watching titles and recommendations come back.
#Can I clear watch history for just one Hulu profile?
No. The US State Privacy Rights clearing tool wipes watch data across all profiles on the account simultaneously. There’s no way to target a single profile. Hulu hasn’t added per-profile history management as of early 2026.
#How long does Hulu keep my viewing data?
Hulu stores your complete watch history for the lifetime of your account. The Keep Watching row cycles older entries out after a few weeks of inactivity, but the underlying data stays on Hulu’s servers until you manually delete it through the US State Privacy Rights page. There’s no automatic expiration or purge schedule.
#Why did my Keep Watching row disappear?
App updates or server-side glitches cause this. Force-close the app and reopen it. If the row is still missing, sign out and sign back in. On smart TVs, uninstalling and reinstalling the Hulu app often fixes persistent display issues, though you’ll need to sign in again afterward.
#Can I stop Hulu from tracking what I watch?
No. Hulu doesn’t offer an opt-out. The only workaround is periodically clearing your history through the US State Privacy Rights page.
#Is the Disney+ watch history process similar to Hulu?
The concept is the same, but the steps differ. Disney+ has its own Continue Watching management system. If you use both services, the guide on Disney+ watch history walks through the Disney+ process separately, since the two platforms handle viewing data independently despite both being part of the Disney bundle.
#Does clearing Hulu watch history remove my downloaded episodes?
No. Downloads stay on your device. They’re stored locally and aren’t affected by account-level history changes. Your watch progress within those downloaded episodes resets, though, so you’ll start playback from the beginning on any title you’d previously been partway through.