Trakt
ActiveOverview
Trakt is a platform for tracking TV shows and movies, syncing watch history across streaming services, and discovering new content. It enables users to manage watchlists, personal lists, collections, and viewing progress through a web interface and native mobile apps. Targeted at media enthusiasts who stream on multiple devices, it stands out with its API for third-party integrations and advanced features for premium users.27
Key Features
- Watch History Syncing - Syncs viewing progress and history across compatible apps and services.
- Watchlist Management - Built-in watchlist for tracking shows, movies, and episodes to watch.
- Personal Lists - Create unlimited custom lists with items, notes, and stats for VIP members.
- Collection Tracking - Mark and manage collected movies and shows.
- Custom Calendars - Generate personalized calendars from lists or watchlists for VIP users.
- Advanced Stats - View watched percentages, time watched, and drill-down graphs.
- API Access - RESTful API for developers to integrate Trakt data.
- Scrobbling - Automatically log watched content from supported media players.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic tracking, watchlists, history, and limited lists. |
| VIP | Paid subscription | Unlimited lists, advanced filtering, custom calendars, email notifications, and priority support. |
Platforms & Requirements
Trakt runs on web browsers via app.trakt.tv, with native iOS and Android apps offering enhanced mobile experiences like Trakt Lite. No specific minimum requirements listed; compatible with standard mobile devices. Some users report UI issues on iOS mobile app, such as missing profile headers.79
Integrations & Ecosystem
- TMDB for metadata
- Make.com for automation
- Kodi/Stremio via scrobbling
- Third-party apps like Show Tracker
- iCal/RSS feeds
- Public API for custom integrations
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| TV Time | Focuses more on social features and community discussions than API integrations. |
| Letterboxd | Primarily for movies with strong review and rating system, less TV support. |
| Simkl | Emphasizes anime tracking and has built-in subtitle search. |
| Watchlist | Simpler interface but fewer advanced list and calendar tools. |
Reputation
Trakt is regarded as a reliable tool for media tracking with strong third-party support via API and scrobbling. Users appreciate its syncing capabilities across apps but note some mobile UI frustrations, like profile display issues in recent iOS updates. VIP features receive positive feedback for power users managing extensive lists.359
Sources (9)
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.team_wye.show_tracker&hl=en_GB
- https://apps.make.com/trakt-tv
- https://forums.trakt.tv/t/advanced-settings/19102
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_GansRJXEA
- https://forums.trakt.tv/t/manage-your-watchlist-personal-lists/19080
- https://trakt.docs.apiary.io
- https://app.trakt.tv
- https://github.com/trakt/api-help/issues/29
- https://forums.trakt.tv/t/trakt-mobile-update/95412