📦 Trakt Product Roundup – October 2025

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October was a foundational month for Trakt. New features launched, new beta dropped and we completed a big infrastructure upgrade. Some changes caused friction along the way (thank you for sticking with us!), but they set us up for a better, more scalable future across all Trakt experiences.

:sparkles: New on Trakt

New Trakt Web Experience
A refreshed Trakt web experience is rolling out as the default for more users. It is fast, modern, accessible and built to support what is coming next.
:open_book: Learn more

Mark Watched at Unknown Date
A highly requested feature is live on Trakt Classic! You can now mark items as watched without assigning a date. Your stats stay clean and your counters remain accurate. Coming soon to the New Trakt Experience.
:open_book: Read the announcement

:building_construction: Under the Hood

We completed a major upgrade of our database system during two maintenance windows this month:

  • The first attempt on October 2 did not go as planned from the start and was reverted quickly to ensure stability.
  • The follow-up on October 7 succeeded, but it surfaced several issues linked to very large user’s data sets.

What was affected:

  • A small number of accounts with very large watch history and/or lists were temporarily locked
  • Lists with more than 1000 items failed to load or update
  • Some user stats and counters weren’t accurate anymore

:backhand_index_pointing_right: We fixed the most disruptive issues. Today, we continue to monitor and fix the remaining edge cases.

Why this change was important:

  • Our previous database system was reaching performance limits. The new one enforces good behavior, which helps keep things fast and consistent,
  • The new system also revealed some of the technical debt built up over the past decade, giving us the chance to clean it up,
  • And with this new foundation, we can scale more efficiently and work toward lower latency for users outside the US!

:backhand_index_pointing_right: It was necessary, it was not painless, but it will ultimately benefit everyone.

:robot: Trakt Android and Android TV

Our brand new Trakt for Android app has entered the VIP Beta phase.
This first version introduces a modern foundation and prepares the app for fast iterations during the coming months.
:open_book: Read the beta announcement

:red_apple: Trakt iOS and tvOS

The next generation of Trakt for iOS is also now in beta.
This release introduces a refreshed design and prepares the app for new features ahead.
:open_book: See the beta notes

:speech_balloon: Trakt Community

No community highlights this month. Let’s change that for November.

We would love to showcase any of the following:

  • Creative Trakt workflows or setup
  • Great third-party app updates
  • User guides, tips or automations
  • Anything you built that uses Trakt

If you would like to be featured in the next roundup, let me know!

:folded_hands: That is a wrap

A big thank you for your patience and support during the database migration.

We also want to thank everyone who shared feedback in :speech_balloon: New Trakt Feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable and helps us shape the next phase of improvements.

Here are the key areas we are focusing on next based on what you told us:

  • Smoother core workflows for everyday use
  • A better desktop experience
  • More clarity, structure and ease of use across the new interface
  • Stronger sorting, filtering and list management tools

All of this is already underway.
The next couple of months will be very exciting.

:popcorn: The Trakt Team

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