Netflix UX Complaints

Discussions center on user frustrations with Netflix's interface, recommendation algorithm, content discovery, and shrinking catalog, often leading to unsubscriptions and comparisons to alternatives.

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yummyfajitas Oct 16, 2010 View on HN

It seems the author of this article doesn't have netflix.

th3iedkid Jul 16, 2014 View on HN

any comments from netflix on this?

bobxmax Apr 12, 2025 View on HN

You will only stay subscribed if what Netflix surfaces what you "want" to watch

physcab Oct 10, 2009 View on HN

I think Netflix would disagree with you.

PublicEnemy111 Nov 3, 2014 View on HN

Netflix's selection is too limited for my taste. Your app looks beautiful btw!

jeffbee Apr 11, 2022 View on HN

Maybe you're just disappointed with Netflix's inventory, not their recommendations.

lbostral Jul 17, 2015 View on HN

Thank you for your great feedback,Seems Netflix is a big concern for a lot of people here. Since I am a subscriber to Netflix too, I think my first action is to unsubscribe soon to help us. Just kidding.Netflix has some flaws too. And we intend to exploit them :) , let the fight begin

petre Aug 23, 2019 View on HN

The Netflix UI is atrocious. It feeds the same content in a loop. I never seem to find anything and much prefer HBO Go's UI wich reverse sorts content by date.

goatlover May 5, 2020 View on HN

Netflix as opposed to some other streaming service or cable? What makes them bad?

randomsofr Mar 10, 2018 View on HN

youtube, netflix and all should do the same?