Download Showly for PC

TV show and movie enthusiasts who track their watch progress across multiple streaming services often rely on dedicated companion apps rather than each platform's native interface. Showly serves users who want a unified hub for monitoring what they've watched, what's coming next, and what they plan to see: without replacing their streaming apps themselves. Running Showly on a PC expands this utility: a full keyboard makes searching and organizing larger collections faster, a bigger screen surfaces episode details and upcoming premiere dates more clearly, and a persistent desktop presence lets users check notifications and update their watchlist without reaching for a phone.

Showly is an open-source TV and movie tracker that syncs with Trakt, letting users centralize their viewing history across Netflix, HBO, ABC, NBC, and dozens of other services. On a desktop, the app becomes a more powerful reference tool: users can scan their collection, refine filters, and manage custom lists without the constraints of a mobile screen.

Core Tracking and Discovery Features

At its foundation, Showly tracks progress through ongoing series and completed movies. Users see which episodes they've watched, which are airing next week, and which shows sit unwatched in their collection. The app pulls from Trakt.tv and TMDB, meaning detailed episode information, genre tags, ratings, and community comments live alongside each title. A search system lets users browse trending and anticipated releases, then add them to a watchlist or mark them as already watched. On PC, this workflow gains room: A full-size monitor lets users scan multiple seasons at once or compare several shows side by side without constant scrolling.

First-Run Setup and Collection Organization

When Showly launches for on initial launch, users connect their Trakt account to synchronize existing watch history and ratings. This import happens automatically; if a user tracked shows on another app, logging in pulls that record across. Once synced, the collection view displays all watched and planned shows in one place. Users can then refine how they see this collection, applying filters by genre, sorting by last watched, or hiding completed series to focus on active shows. The app includes statistics on viewing habits, allowing users to see how much they've watched and track patterns across their media diet. Organizing on a PC desktop offers distinct advantages: keyboard shortcuts and mouse precision make creating custom lists faster, and the persistent window lets users keep Showly open while browsing or streaming elsewhere.

Notifications, Widgets, and Premium Features

Showly sends optional alerts about new episode releases and season premieres, ensuring users never forget when their shows return. The app also supports home screen widgets and shortcuts for quick access to favorite sections. The premium tier unlocks additional tools: a dedicated news section for entertainment updates, a light theme for easier nighttime use, custom images for series covers, and a quick-rate feature to log opinions without opening the full show page. On Windows or Mac, premium users benefit from a constantly accessible desktop widget showing upcoming episodes or recently added titles. The open-source nature of Showly means users can also inspect the codebase and contribute suggestions or bug reports directly through the project repository.

Syncing and Cross-Platform Consistency

Since Showly pulls data from Trakt.tv rather than storing isolated records, any change made on the PC version (marking an episode watched, adding a show to a custom list, adjusting ratings) reflects immediately in the mobile app and on Trakt's web profile. This consistency means users can start tracking a show on their phone during lunch, then review and organize their full collection on their desktop later without manual re-entry. The app supports multiple languages, broadening its utility for international viewers tracking non-English content.

Install Showly on Windows 10/11 or macOS using BlueStacks, a free Android compatibility layer. Here is how to set it up.

FAQ

What's the difference between Showly and my streaming app?

Streaming services like Netflix or HBO Max let you watch shows and films; Showly does not stream anything itself. Instead, it tracks what you watch across all those services in one place, shows upcoming air dates, lets you maintain custom lists, and syncs your progress with Trakt.tv. Think of it as a notebook and scheduler for your viewing habits, not a replacement for your streaming subscriptions.

Do I need Trakt.tv to use Showly?

Yes. Showly is built around Trakt as its data source and sync backbone. You'll need to create or link a free Trakt account when you first open the app. Once linked, your watch history and watchlist stay in sync across Showly and any other app or service connected to that same Trakt profile.

Can I organize my shows into groups or folders?

Showly allows you to create and manage custom lists outside the main collection view. You can make themed lists (such as seasonal watchlists or award-focused collections) and add any show or movie to multiple lists. The app does not support nested folders, but custom lists provide the main way to categorize beyond the built-in filters.

Will Showly work if I'm offline?

The app syncs with Trakt.tv, so you need an internet connection to sign in, load new data, or update your watch progress. Once content is loaded, you may be able to browse your local cache, but real-time changes and new information require connectivity.

Is there a free version, or do I need to buy premium?

Showly has a free tier with core tracking, discovery, notifications, and widgets. Premium adds a news section, light theme, custom images for show posters, and quick-rate buttons. Many users find the free version sufficient for basic tracking; premium is optional for convenience features.

Can I track when I rewatch a series?

Standard Showly records that you've watched a show but does not separate first watches from rewatches in a dedicated history. Users have requested a rewatch feature to maintain a timeline of repeat viewings, but this is not yet built in.