Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the things people ask us most.
What is SearchOTT?
SearchOTT helps you decide what to watch and tells you where it's streaming in your country. Rate a few titles to get a personal feed, browse trending charts, search any movie or series, and see exactly which services carry it.
Is SearchOTT free? Do I need an account?
Completely free, and no account is needed. Your taste profile, watchlist, ratings, and reviews are stored privately in your own browser.
Can I watch movies on SearchOTT?
No — we don't host or stream any content. We show you where titles are legally available (stream, rent, or buy) so you can watch them on the right service.
How accurate is the streaming availability?
Availability data is refreshed continuously, but streaming catalogs change daily and can differ by plan or region. Always confirm on the streaming service before subscribing or renting.
How does the taste profile work?
You rate around ten well-known titles (love, like, or nope). We read the genre fingerprint of your answers and instantly build rows like “Because you loved…” plus movies and series matched to your taste. Hit “Retune my taste” anytime to start fresh.
Can I use SearchOTT in my language?
Yes. Use the globe menu in the header (or the “I watch in” selector before rating) to switch to Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, or English. Every chart and recommendation re-tunes to that language.
How do I change my country for streaming availability?
We detect your country automatically. To change it, open any movie or series page and use the country selector next to “Where to watch” — your choice is remembered.
Where are my watchlist and reviews stored?
In your browser's local storage on your device. They never leave your browser, which also means they won't follow you to another device or browser.
A title is missing or shows wrong information. What can I do?
Catalog data occasionally lags behind new releases or regional changes. Reach out via the contact page and we'll look into it.
Does SearchOTT work outside India?
Yes — SearchOTT works worldwide. Streaming availability adapts to whichever country you're in or choose manually.