Okay, I’ve been there, scrolling through Netflix for what feels like hours, trying to find something actually worth watching. With thousands of titles and only so much time (or patience), it’s easy to get stuck in the loop of clicking, watching the trailer, checking the blurb, quitting, and repeating.
But now, someone’s finally made a hack that solves this annoying problem. And people are calling it a total lifesaver for anyone who’s tired of wasting their evenings on mid shows.
And the best part is that it’s free. It’s not dodgy, and it takes like 30 seconds to install.
Here’s how to instantly see IMDb ratings on Netflix
via Netflix
A web developer casually dropped this hack on Reddit, saying they were tired of not knowing whether something on Netflix was actually good before watching it. So they built a Chrome extension that just… adds IMDb scores directly onto Netflix. Like magic.
That means no more pausing to Google reviews or messaging your group chat asking if that new thriller is worth it.
Here’s how to use it:
- Head to the Chrome Web Store
- Search for “IMDb Ratings for Netflix” or click this link
- Add the extension to Chrome
- Open Netflix in your browser
That’s it. IMDb ratings appear while you scroll.
And yes, it actually works. You can see the ratings show up as you browse through movies and TV shows, so you know right away whether something is worth watching or just looks pretty in the thumbnail.
Right now it only works on Chrome, but there’s a Firefox version in the works. The developer has also teased future updates that would include Rotten Tomatoes scores and maybe even Metacritic.
So if you’re tired of rolling the dice every time you stream, this is the easiest fix. Happy watching.
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