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Best IMDb List Sync Tools for Plex Users in 2026

Compare IMDb list sync tools for Plex watchlist users, from sending public IMDb lists to Radarr and Sonarr to organizing libraries and tracking viewing.

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The right IMDb list tool depends on what needs to happen after a list is created. Watcharr turns one public IMDb list into separate links for Radarr and Sonarr, which check those links on their own schedules. [1] MDBList creates dynamic movie and show lists and imports lists from external sources. [2] [2]

OptionMain jobList sources or integrationsCost details
MDBListCreates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. [2]Imports lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. [2]not published
TraktFree access on the web, iOS, and Android. [3]not publishednot published
TraktarrUses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies for Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. [4]Supports official Trakt lists and multiple authenticated users. [4] [4]not published
SimklTracks TV shows, anime, and movies. [5]Apps for Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, Kodi, and Plex. [5]Free, Pro, and VIP membership options. [5]
KometaCreates collections based on streaming services. [6]Configuration files contain URLs and credentials for connected services such as Plex and TMDb. [6]not published
ListrrCreates personalized lists for shows and movies with filters. [7]Lists update automatically. [7]not published
FlexGetSupports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, CSV, and more. [8]Can run in daemon mode. [8]not published
RyotTracks books, movies, TV shows, workouts, and daily habits. [9]Self-hosted options and a live demo. [9] [9]not published
WatcharrTurns one public IMDb list into a Radarr movie link and a Sonarr show link. [1]The hosted version requires no installation or account. [1]The hosted version requires no installation or account. [1]

What plex watchlist users need from IMDb list sync tools

Plex watchlist users may want more than a place to save titles. A list might need to feed movies into Radarr, send shows to Sonarr, help organize a library, or track viewing activity. These jobs overlap, but they are not the same. A tool that creates lists using filters serves a different purpose from one that turns an existing IMDb list into links that media management apps can check. [7]

If the goal is to use an existing public IMDb list to supply movies and shows to Radarr and Sonarr, Watcharr provides a link for each app. [1] If the goal is to build lists from filters or other sources, MDBList creates dynamic movie and show lists and imports external lists. [2] [2]

The update schedule also matters. Watcharr's links are checked by Radarr every 15 minutes and by Sonarr every 5 minutes. [1] Before choosing, check which service supplies the list, how titles reach the intended app, what happens when a title cannot be matched, and whether installation or an account is needed.

MDBList for plex watchlist users

MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences and supports importing external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. [2] [2] Its site also links to an API alongside its community and support links. [10]

MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists and supports importing external lists from Trakt, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and other sources. [2] [2] Watcharr accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from the desktop site, phone site, and IMDb's other-language pages. [1] It then provides separate links for movies and shows. [1] Check how the selected list is updated and how its output connects to the media apps already in use.

Trakt for plex watchlist users

Trakt is free on the web, iOS, and Android. [3] It is an option to consider when access through a website or mobile device is part of the requirement. For a workflow that begins with a public IMDb list and ends with separate Radarr and Sonarr sources, Watcharr provides one link for movies and another for shows. [1] Those links keep the same addresses for the same IMDb list because they are based on its list ID. [1] Check which list sources and downstream connections the chosen workflow requires.

Traktarr for plex watchlist users

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. [4] It supports official Trakt lists, including Trending, Popular, Anticipated, Box Office, Most Watched, and Most Played. [4] It also supports multiple authenticated users. [4]

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add to Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. [4] It supports official Trakt lists, including Trending, Popular, Anticipated, Box Office, Most Watched, and Most Played. [4] If the existing collection lives on IMDb, check how each option handles that source before deciding whether to change the list workflow.

Simkl for plex watchlist users

Simkl tracks TV shows, anime, and movies. [5] It offers apps for Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, Kodi, and Plex. [5] It also provides notifications when new episodes or movies are released. [5]

Simkl tracks TV shows, anime, and movies. [5] It offers apps for Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, Kodi, and Plex. [5] It also provides notifications when new episodes or movies are released. [5] Check whether the required workflow needs viewing tracking, release notifications, or a list source for another application.

Kometa for plex watchlist users

Kometa can create collections based on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+. [6] It can also integrate with Sonarr and Radarr to automate library growth. [6] Its configuration files contain URLs and credentials needed to connect to services such as Plex and TMDb. [6]

Kometa can create collections based on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+. [6] It can also integrate with Sonarr and Radarr to automate library growth. [6] Check whether the main need is library organization, list delivery, or a combination of the two.

Listrr for plex watchlist users

Listrr creates lists for shows and movies with filters. [7] It automatically updates each list created on the service. [7] Listrr offers an API for developers. [7]

Listrr creates personalized lists for shows and movies with filters. [7] It automatically updates each list created on the service. [7] Check the source lists, update behavior, and destination apps required for the intended setup.

FlexGet for plex watchlist users

FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for media. [8] It directly integrates with Deluge, Transmission, uTorrent, rTorrent, SABnzbd, and other applications. [8] Its page documents security fixes for two remote code execution issues in version 3.20.13. [8]

FlexGet supports torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, TV, movies, RSS, HTML, CSV, and more. [8] It can run in daemon mode. [8] Compare the setup requirements and the exact source-to-destination path before choosing.

Ryot for plex watchlist users

Ryot tracks books, movies, TV shows, workouts, and daily habits. [9] It offers self-hosted options. [9] A live demo is also available. [9]

Ryot tracks books, movies, TV shows, workouts, and daily habits. [9] It offers self-hosted options. [9] Decide whether the primary task is keeping a record of viewing or supplying titles to media management apps.

Watcharr for plex watchlist users

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr takes one public IMDb list and produces one link for Radarr with the movies and another for Sonarr with the shows. [1] Each link acts like a small server that the corresponding app checks on its own schedule. [1]

The links are based on the IMDb list ID, so the same list always produces the same two links. [1] Watcharr accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from the desktop site, phone site, and other-language pages. [1] A bookmark clicked inside Radarr or Sonarr adds the list using that app's API key without sending the key elsewhere. [1]

Watcharr looks up TheTVDB IDs through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and reports which ones it skipped. [1] If a list read fails, its links continue serving the last list that loaded correctly. [1] Signed-in users can combine multiple IMDb lists into shared Radarr and Sonarr links for a household. [1]

The hosted version requires no installation and no account. [1] Watcharr runs as one Cloudflare app with a Cloudflare database and a GitHub job that reads IMDb. [1] Its code is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, while older versions remain under MIT. [1] Commercial use is not licensed, and no commercial licence is for sale. [1]

Matching the tool to the job

For turning an existing public IMDb list into separate sources for movies and shows, Watcharr provides one link for Radarr and one for Sonarr. [1] Its hosted version needs no installation or account. [1]

For creating dynamic lists and importing external lists, MDBList provides list creation and import features. [2] [2] Listrr creates lists for shows and movies with filters and updates them automatically. [7] [7]

For Trakt-based lists that supply titles to Radarr and Sonarr, Traktarr uses Trakt.tv and supports official Trakt lists. [4] [4] Simkl tracks shows, anime, and movies and offers apps including Plex, Android, and iOS. [5] [5]

For library organization that includes streaming service collections and connections to Radarr and Sonarr, Kometa covers those tasks. [6] [6] FlexGet supports a range of media automation inputs and formats. [8] Ryot tracks books, movies, TV shows, workouts, and daily habits, with self-hosted options. [9] [9]

Decide whether the source must remain an IMDb list, whether titles need to reach Radarr or Sonarr, whether the library needs organizing, or whether viewing activity needs to be tracked.

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing an IMDb list tool, establish the source and destination. Does the workflow start with an existing public IMDb list, a collection of lists, or lists created from filters? Does the result need to reach Radarr, Sonarr, a media library, or a viewing tracker?

Check how changes to a source list are picked up and whether the update schedule meets the intended routine. Watcharr's links are checked by Radarr every 15 minutes and by Sonarr every 5 minutes. [1] If a show cannot be matched to TheTVDB, Watcharr leaves it out and reports which titles were skipped. [1]

Also consider account requirements, installation, and licensing. Watcharr's hosted version requires no installation or account. [1] Its code is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, and commercial use is not licensed. [1] [1] Confirm the current documentation for requirements that the published facts do not settle, including compatibility with the existing setup and any additional services needed.

Frequently asked questions

Can Watcharr sync an IMDb list with Radarr and Sonarr?

Watcharr turns one public IMDb list into two links, one containing movies for Radarr and another containing shows for Sonarr. [1] Radarr checks its link every 15 minutes and Sonarr checks its link every 5 minutes. [1] Shows that cannot be matched to TheTVDB are skipped, and Watcharr reports which titles were skipped. [1]

Does Watcharr require installation or an account?

Watcharr's hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. [1] The web app supports pasting, copying, and browsing from any screen, while the one-click bookmark appears on larger screens. [1] The code is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence, and older versions remain under MIT. [1] Commercial use is not licensed. [1]

Can Watcharr combine multiple IMDb lists?

Signed-in Watcharr users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for the household. [1] If a title appears on more than one list, it is included only once in the combined result. [1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into one shared Radarr link and one shared Sonarr link for the household. [1]

How does Watcharr handle IMDb list updates?

Watcharr uses the IMDb list ID to build its links, so the same list always produces the same two links. [1] Signed-in users can have Watcharr reread their list about every 15 minutes, and it warns them when a list fails three reads in a row. [1] If a read fails, the links continue serving the last list that loaded correctly. [1]

Which IMDb list sync tool should Plex watchlist users choose?

Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into separate movie and show links for Radarr and Sonarr. [1] MDBList creates dynamic movie and show lists and imports external lists. [2] [2] Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies for Sonarr and Radarr. [4] Simkl tracks TV shows, anime, and movies. [5] Compare the source, destination, setup requirements, and licensing before choosing.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [1]

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Sources

  1. Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  2. MDBList, docs.mdblist.com, read 2026-10-07
  3. Trakt, trakt.tv, read 2026-10-07
  4. Traktarr, github.com/l3uddz/traktarr, read 2026-10-07
  5. Simkl, simkl.com, read 2026-10-10
  6. Kometa, kometa.wiki, read 2026-10-10
  7. Listrr, listrr.pro, read 2026-10-10
  8. FlexGet, flexget.com, read 2026-10-15
  9. Ryot, ryot.io, read 2026-10-10
  10. MDBList, mdblist.com, read 2026-10-07

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