# FindFlix: Netflix Secret Category Finder

> Quickly and Easily search for movies and TV series on Netflix using FindFlix to see Netflix's hidden categories.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/findflix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/findflix)

## Overview

- **ID:** `findflix`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rich McGrew
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 1,180
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.3.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-02-01
- **Size:** 654 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/findflix/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Jarker/FindFlix/issues](https://github.com/Jarker/FindFlix/issues)

## Description

FindFlix is a free, open-source Chrome and Firefox extension designed to help Netflix users discover hidden categories effortlessly. With over 7,500 secret genres available, users can easily find specific movies and TV shows like "Comedies starring Tom Hanks" or "1970s Westerns" in real-time.

This extension boasts lightning-fast search capabilities directly from your browser toolbar, providing quick access to Netflix's secret browsing categories. It supports all major operating systems with the latest browsers, and there’s also a web version available at [findflix.kiwy.io](http://www.findflix.kiwy.io/) for browsers without extension support. Unlike other paid alternatives, FindFlix will remain free forever without any ads or hidden fees, making your Netflix experience more enjoyable and tailored to your interests.

## Rankings

- #3,005 — Overall
- #353 — Search Tools
- #2 — category
- #20 — netflix
- #31 — finder
- #69 — jquery

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension support email may not be valid

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## Review summary

Users generally find the add-on helpful for discovering Netflix secret categories through a search bar. However, several users encountered loading issues on Firefox and expressed concerns about intrusive advertising and affiliate links within the add-on's interface, detracting from the overall experience.

### Pros

- Works as advertised and is very helpful for finding Netflix secret categories.
- Better than a static category list; users can type in category notions and find hidden Netflix categories.
- Provides an added search functionality specifically for Netflix categories.

### Cons

- Some users reported issues loading the extension in Firefox.
- Presence of intrusive advertising or affiliate links in the homepage or plugin interface.
- The add-on's actual functionality may differ from advertised claims, leading to user dissatisfaction.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/findflix)