Hulu offers a dedicated watch history feature that allows you to easily resume watching, provides insights into your viewing habits, and helps tailor content recommendations to your taste. However, there may be times when you want to clear your watch history for privacy reasons or when sharing an account.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about managing your Hulu watch history, including:
- How to view your watch history on different devices
- Finding individual episodes you’ve watched
- Accessing your full viewing history
- Removing specific titles from your watch history
- Clearing your entire watch history at once
By the end, you’ll be an expert at navigating and controlling your Hulu viewing data. Let’s dive in!
How to View Your Hulu Watch History
Here’s how to see what shows and movies you’ve recently watched on Hulu across various devices:
On Desktop (Web Browser)
- Go to Hulu.com and sign into your account
- Scroll down to the “Continue Watching” section
- Use the right arrow to browse through recently watched titles
- Click “VIEW ALL” to see the full list of in-progress content
On Mobile App (iOS & Android)
- Open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet
- Scroll down to find the “Continue Watching” row
- Swipe right to see recently viewed shows and movies
- Tap “VIEW ALL” for the complete unfinished watch list
On Smart TV
The process to view Hulu watch history on smart TVs varies depending on your device, but here are general steps:
- Open the Hulu app on your smart TV
- Navigate to the “Keep Watching” section from the home screen
- Browse through your recently watched titles
Some smart TV models and older versions may have limited or no watch history functionality. If you don’t see “Keep Watching”, try these alternate methods:
- Search for a show or movie you recently watched
- Select it from the results to view your watch progress
- Or check under “TV“, “Movies” or “My Stuff” menus
If your smart TV doesn’t support watch history, use the Hulu website or mobile app to access more features.
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Keep in mind the “Keep Watching” list only includes content you’ve started but haven’t finished. To track individual episodes you’ve watched for a series:
- Find the show you want to track
- Tap the three dots and select “+ My Stuff“
- Go to the “My Stuff” hub to see your watched progress
How to Access Your Entire Hulu Viewing History
The “Continue Watching” list provides a snapshot of your recent viewing activity, but not your complete history. To get a full record of everything you’ve ever watched on your Hulu account:
- Sign into your Hulu account page
- Go to “California Privacy Rights” under “Privacy and Settings“
- Click “REQUEST REPORT” and follow the instructions
Requesting a full viewing history report will also include additional details like timestamps and billing history to give you a comprehensive picture of your watch data and habits.
How to Remove Shows & Movies from Your Hulu Watch History
If you want to delete a specific show or movie from your viewing history, here’s how:
On Desktop
- Sign into Hulu.com and go to “Continue Watching“
- Find the title to remove and click the three dots
- Select “REMOVE” to delete it from your history
On Mobile App
- Open the Hulu app and go to “Continue Watching“
- Locate the title and tap the three dots icon
- Choose “Remove from Watch History” in the pop-up menu
On Smart TV
Removing individual titles from watch history on smart TVs is trickier due to device limitations. Here are a few methods to try:
- Go to the show or movie’s details page
- Look for options like “Remove from Watch History” or “Start Over“
- If you don’t see those, try the “Manage DVR” menu
Alternatively, use the Hulu website or mobile app to edit your smart TV watch history, since they offer more robust control settings.
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Removing a title from your history will erase your watched progress, so you’ll start from the beginning if you view it again. Deletions can’t be undone, so be sure before confirming.
How to Clear All Hulu Watch History at Once
To completely reset your viewing history across all profiles on your account:
- Sign into your Hulu account page in a web browser
- Select “Account” under your profile icon
- Scroll to “Privacy and Settings” and choose “California Privacy Rights“
- Find “Watch History” in the “Manage Activity” section
- Click “CLEAR SELECTED” and confirm your choice
This will erase your entire Hulu viewing history, so you’ll have a clean slate. There’s no way to restore it, so make sure you want to clear everything before proceeding.
Note that this process must be done through a web browser, as there currently isn’t a way to clear your full history on the mobile app or smart TV devices.
Key Takeaways
- Use “Continue Watching” or “Keep Watching” to see recently viewed content
- Use “+ My Stuff” to track individual watched episodes for a series
- Smart TVs may have limited or missing watch history capabilities
- Request a report for your full lifetime viewing history and activity
- Remove specific titles from your watch history on desktop or mobile
- Clear your entire viewing history across all profiles via web browser
Hulu Watch History FAQs
What does Hulu use my watch history for?
Hulu analyzes your viewing data to provide personalized recommendations, enable continue watching, and give you insights into your watch habits.
Can I recover shows I’ve removed from watch history?
No, deleted titles are removed permanently. You’ll need to manually find and re-add them to pick up where you left off.
Do I need to clear watch history for each profile?
You can clear the entire account’s watch history at once from your account privacy settings, which will erase viewing data for all profiles.
Is viewing history different from “Keep Watching”?
Yes, your complete view history includes everything you’ve ever watched, while “Keep Watching” only shows recently viewed in-progress content.
How far back does Hulu keep my watch history?
Hulu stores your entire lifetime viewing history until you clear it, though “Continue Watching” items may cycle out after some time.
Can I stop Hulu from tracking my watch history?
At this time, you can’t fully disable watch history tracking, but you can clear it frequently for privacy. Some smart TVs may not track watch history at all.
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Whether you want to quickly resume a show or erase your viewing history for good, this guide gives you full control over your Hulu watch data. Let me know if you have any other questions!
