At a Glance
- Netflix buries more than 36,000 micro-genres behind numerical codes
- Adding digits like 35800 or 36103 to URLs unlocks hidden romance collections
- Browser extensions such as Better Browse or FindFlix remove the need to type codes manually
Why it matters: These shortcuts surface movies the algorithm never shows, saving date-night scrolling time.
Netflix’s front page rarely surfaces the full romance catalog. Instead, the service tucks thousands of hyper-specific collections behind numeric codes that can be appended to web-browser URLs, letting viewers skip the algorithm and jump straight to curated lists ranging from “Steamy Romantic Movies” to “Quirky Romance.”
How the codes work
Each code corresponds to a sub-genre ID in Netflix’s back end. Typing http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/[CODE] on a desktop browser bypasses the standard menu and loads an instant, filter-ready list. The trick only works through the website; mobile and TV apps do not accept manual URLs.
Popular Valentine’s codes:
- 31273 Classic Romantic Movies
- 35800 Steamy Romantic Movies
- 36103 Quirky Romance
- 1255 Romantic Drama Movies
- 3329 Romantic LGBT+ Movies
- 9916 Romantic Independent Movies
- 502675 Romantic Favorites
- 8883 Romantic Movies
- 6384 Tearjerker Movies
Where to find 36,000 more entries
Netflix-Codes.com catalogs the entire directory, searchable by keyword. The site lists roughly twenty top-level genres, each branching into dozens of niche subcategories. Clicking any code on the site launches the Netflix page for that micro-genre, provided the browser is already logged in.
Alternatives to manual typing:
- Better Browse for Netflix – Chrome extension that adds a Browse All drop-down to the Netflix top bar
- FindFlix – Chrome/Firefox add-on with 7,500 alphabetized categories accessible via an on-screen icon
Both extensions open the same hidden collections without the need to remember or paste numbers.
Step-by-step manual method
- Open Netflix in a browser and keep the tab active
- In a second tab, visit Netflix-Codes.com
- Click the code next to any desired sub-genre
- Allow the site to open Netflix; the corresponding collection loads automatically
- Bookmark the resulting page for one-click future access
If a code fails, the genre may have been retired or region-restricted; simply pick another.
Other useful micro-genres
Beyond romance, viewers can target:
- 81466194 90-Minute Movies
- 2013975 Family Movie Night
- 2974953 Movies Directed by Women
- 81238162 Supernatural Soaps
- 89844 Award-winning Movies
- 89814 Award-winning TV Programs
- 93108 Award-winning Documentaries
The same URL trick applies to every category.
Key takeaways
- Netflix hides more than 36,000 collections behind numeric codes
- Romance viewers can jump straight to steamy, quirky, classic or indie lists by swapping one number in a browser address
- Extensions such as Better Browse or FindFlix remove the typing step
- The codes only function on the Netflix website, not inside mobile or TV apps
Use the provided digits or a catalog site to surface titles the front page never promotes, cutting date-night scrolling to seconds.
