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How to Delete Your Trakt Account

How to delete your Trakt account. Step-by-step instructions, difficulty rating (easy), data retention info, and what to expect.

⚡ Difficulty: Easy 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡️ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your Trakt account at trakt.tv.

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Step 2

Go to Settings → Advanced (trakt.tv/settings/advanced) — the delete option has lived in Advanced settings since 2025.

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Step 3

Scroll to the bottom of the Advanced page and click 'Delete Account'.

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Step 4

If you're a VIP member, cancel your VIP subscription before deleting your account.

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Step 5

Confirm the deletion when prompted. Deletion is permanent and can't be undone: your personal information is removed and your statistical data (watch history, ratings) is anonymized.

⚠️ What Happens

  • Loss of access to tracking data

ℹ️ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Founded: 2009
  • Headquarters: Berkeley, California
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Trakt account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated easy — most people can do it in a few minutes). After deletion: loss of access to tracking data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is deleting my Trakt account free?

Yes. Deleting your Trakt account is completely free and can be done yourself from Settings → Advanced.

Where is the delete button in Trakt settings?

It's no longer on the Data page — Trakt moved it to Advanced settings (trakt.tv/settings/advanced). Scroll to the bottom and click 'Delete Account'.

What happens to my watch history when I delete Trakt?

Trakt removes your personal information, and your statistical data (such as watch history and ratings) is anonymized rather than deleted outright. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

Trakt hesabımı nasıl silebilirim?

Trakt hesabınızı silmek için giriş yapın, Settings → Advanced (trakt.tv/settings/advanced) bölümüne gidin, sayfanın altındaki 'Delete Account' butonuna tıklayın ve onaylayın. VIP üyeler önce VIP üyeliğini iptal etmelidir. İşlem kalıcıdır.

What will I lose if I delete my Trakt account?

Deleting your account means: Loss of access to tracking data. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

Is Trakt GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Trakt is recorded as GDPR compliant and recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Trakt?

Common alternatives include IMDb, Letterboxd, TV Time. If you are switching because of how Trakt handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Trakt based?

Trakt is headquartered in Berkeley, California, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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