--- {"title": "How to share a year in review in 2026", "description": "Learn how to prepare, export, and share annual viewing history for a year in review, with practical steps for comparing available tools.", "url": "https://vlcleanplayer.com/how-to-export-annual-history-for-sharing-for-year-in-review-watchers/", "date": "2026-11-07"} --- Learn how to prepare, export, and share annual viewing history for a year in review, with practical steps for comparing available tools. To share a year in review, decide which viewing history and dates to include, find an export option in the service that holds the history, and save a copy in a format that other people can open. Check whether the export includes titles, dates, and other details needed for the recap. Watcharr handles public IMDb lists and sends separate movie and show lists to Radarr and Sonarr, rather than providing an approved annual viewing history export. | Option | What it does | Cost details | |---|---|---| | Account history export | Check the service's own page for whether it offers an annual export. | not published | | Spreadsheet | Organize exported viewing records into a document that can be shared. | not published | | Shared document | Prepare a readable year in review using the viewing details available. | not published | | Watcharr | You paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] | not published | ## What you need before you start Before preparing a year in review, decide what the finished recap should show and where the viewing history currently lives. Start by identifying the services used to keep track of movies and shows. A viewing history, a watchlist, and a collection of saved titles are different kinds of information. A watchlist contains titles someone wants to watch, while viewing history is intended to record what has already been watched. Check which type of information the source actually provides before preparing the recap. Choose the period that the year in review should cover. Decide whether it should include the entire calendar year or another period that matters to the people receiving it. Think about the details that will make the history useful when shared. These might include title names, release years, viewing dates, and whether an entry is a movie or a show. Only include details that the original source provides. Decide how the finished history will be shared. A spreadsheet can help organize records, while a readable document can present a shorter selection of highlights. Check that the intended recipients can open the chosen file format. Keep the original history available until the exported copy has been checked. This makes it easier to correct missing entries or prepare another version if the first export does not contain everything needed. ## Step by step 1. **Choose the source of the viewing history.** Start with the service or account that holds the records. If viewing activity is spread across different services, identify each source separately. Do not assume that a saved watchlist contains the same information as a record of completed viewing. 2. **Choose the period to include.** Write down the beginning and ending dates for the year in review. Use the same date range when checking each source, so the finished history does not accidentally mix different periods. 3. **Look for an export option.** Open the account or service that stores the records and check its history, account, and data options. Look for a way to download or export viewing records. Read the description of the export before using it, because a downloaded list of saved titles may not contain viewing dates. 4. **Check what the exported file contains.** Open the downloaded file and look at its contents. Check whether the expected movies and shows appear, whether dates are included, and whether the information covers the selected period. If the file contains only title names, it may need additional information before it can serve as a detailed annual history. 5. **Collect records from other sources if needed.** If the year in review covers more than one service, keep the original exports separate while checking them. Identify repeated titles and differences in the information provided by each source. Do not add missing dates or viewing activity based on assumptions. 6. **Prepare a readable copy.** Arrange the available records in a spreadsheet or document. Keep movie and show entries easy to distinguish, and use clear column names for any dates or other details that are present. Remove unrelated personal information before sharing the file. 7. **Check the finished history.** Compare the prepared copy against the original exports. Look for missing titles, repeated entries, incorrect date ranges, and details that have been placed in the wrong columns. Keep uncertain records separate instead of presenting them as confirmed viewing activity. 8. **Share the final version.** Choose a file format that recipients can open and explain which period the history covers. If the file contains personal account information, review its contents before sending it. Keep a separate copy of the original export so the shared version can be corrected later if necessary. 9. **Ask recipients to check the format.** Make sure the shared file opens and that the information is readable. If someone needs a different format, prepare another copy from the original records rather than changing the only saved version. ## Tools that can do it The right option depends on where the viewing history is stored and what information needs to appear in the finished year in review. An account history export is a useful place to investigate first. Check the service that holds the viewing records for an option to download account data or viewing history. Confirm which dates and title details are included before treating the downloaded information as a complete annual record. A spreadsheet can organize information after it has been exported. It gives the finished history a clear structure, with separate columns for available title details and dates. Check which spreadsheet format the recipients can open and whether the original information remains easy to identify. A shared document is another option for presenting a selected group of titles. It can organize the information into sections and provide context for the year in review. Check that the details in the document can be traced back to the original viewing records. You paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. [^1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5 minutes; scheduled checks can still be delayed. [^1] Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. [^1] Signed-in users can combine several IMDb lists into shared movie and show links for a household, with repeated titles added only once. [^1] Its approved features describe list sharing and library updates, not an annual viewing history export. Check the original viewing service for an export that includes the dates and records needed for a year in review. Before choosing any method, check whether it preserves the original viewing dates, includes the required title details, and produces a file or shared copy that recipients can open. ## Common mistakes to avoid Avoid treating a watchlist as a complete viewing history. A list of titles someone has saved does not establish which titles were watched during the year. Check the source and the meaning of each record before including it in the recap. Avoid assuming that an export includes every detail shown on the original service. Open the downloaded file and check its contents before preparing the final version. If dates or other important information are missing, investigate whether another export option is available. Avoid combining records from different sources without checking their date ranges. A year in review can become confusing when some records cover a different period or contain repeated titles. Keep the original files until the combined copy has been reviewed. Avoid adding information that cannot be confirmed. If a viewing date or title detail is unavailable, leave it out or identify it as unknown rather than filling in a guess. Avoid sharing the original account data without reviewing it. Check for personal information that recipients do not need and prepare a separate sharing copy when appropriate. Finally, avoid choosing a tool based only on its ability to handle lists. Check whether its stated features actually cover annual history, export formats, and the details needed by the intended recipients. ## Frequently asked questions ### How can viewers export annual viewing history? Start with the service that holds the viewing records and look for an account data or history export option. Check the downloaded information for title names, viewing dates, and the selected year. If the export contains only saved titles, check whether the service provides a separate viewing history. Keep the original file and prepare a readable copy for sharing. ### What information should a year in review export include? A useful annual history should include the information needed to understand what was watched during the selected period. Title names and viewing dates are useful when the source provides them. Separate movies from shows when that distinction is available. Check the original records rather than assuming that every service includes the same details. ### Can Watcharr export annual viewing history? Watcharr turns a public IMDb list into separate Radarr and Sonarr links for movies and shows. [^1] It also accepts public IMDb watchlists and lists from the desktop site, phone site, and other-language pages. [^1] These approved features describe list handling, not annual viewing history exports. Check the service holding the viewing records for a suitable download option. ### Can Watcharr combine several IMDb lists? Signed-in Watcharr users can combine several IMDb lists into one Radarr link and one Sonarr link for a household. [^1] A title appearing on more than one list is added only once. [^1] This can help organize public IMDb lists for a shared library, but it should not be confused with combining annual viewing records from different services. ### What should be checked before sharing annual viewing history? Check that the export covers the intended period and contains the information recipients need. Open the file to confirm that titles and available dates are readable. Remove personal account details that do not belong in the shared copy. Also check that recipients can open the chosen format and that uncertain or missing records have not been presented as confirmed viewing activity. Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. [^1] - [Visit Watcharr](/go/start-watcharr) ## Sources [^1]: Watcharr's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-watcharr)