FeedFlix: Getting the Most Out of Your Netflix Subscription
If you’ve ever wanted to know if you’re getting the most out of your online DVD rental subscription (and really, who among us has never calculated their usage and done a quick cost-benefit analysis?), FeedFlix might just be the ideal service for you.
FeedFlix is free, and functions by aggregating RSS feeds from the Netflix service to compile usage statistics for you and other FeedFlix users. With it you can see in objective terms how much value you’re getting out of Netflix.
Signing up is easy. Point your browser, and enter your Netflix username and password. It’s important to note that Feedflix is not owned by Netflix; they just consume Netflix RSS feeds and obtain an authorization token directly from Netflix.
Once you do this, FeedFlix will begin analyzing your usage data. Within a few minutes, your home page should be filled with some interesting numbers. It’s probably easiest to watch the video above to see how this looks, but here are a few things you’ll find:
* How many movies you rent per month * How long you hold movies on average * Average cost per physical rental * Average cost per total rentals (physical plus on demand) * Rentals per week (bar chart) * What percentile your statistics place you in
You’ll also find some interesting aggregate information about users of the Netflix service in general. For example, how your usage and return rates compare to others, what the most requested movies are, which movies are stocked in the largest quantities, historical rentals and favorites, and more.
What makes the service so interesting is its singular focus. It will tell you at a glance if you really are making the most of your monthly subscription fee.
Being an active and longtime online DVD rental fan, I have some inside perspectives on both Netflix and Blockbuster. Check out my Netflix and Blockbuster comparison if you’re thinking about joining one of these services. It is the most detailed, objective review available for these two services.
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