Quick start template

Start with a few rules you'll stick to. You don't need every possible detail, just enough that an entry still makes sense when you come back to it months later. Begin with these fields, and add category-specific details only where you'll actually use them.

Field	Use it for	Good default
Title	The name you would search for later.	Use the official title and avoid extra notes in the title field.
Status	Separating finished items from your backlog.	Use the completion checkbox for finished items. Describe paused, dropped, or replaying in a note; these are not separate status controls.
Rating	Comparing taste across categories.	Use OmniTrackr's 0–10 scale consistently. Leave unknown ratings blank; zero is a real score.
Review	Remembering why a score made sense.	Write three to six sentences about mood, strengths, weaknesses, and who it fits.
Privacy	Deciding what friends or visitors can see.	Keep private by default, and make a review public only once it's finished.

Rating scale template

A rating should mean the same thing every time you give it. Before importing old lists or adding a large backlog, write a short rating key. Your statistics will be easier to read, and every decent title won't end up with the same 7.

10

A personal favorite. You would strongly recommend it and expect to revisit it.

8-9

Excellent. It has clear strengths and only small issues for your taste.

6-7

Worthwhile but uneven. You liked parts of it, but the recommendation depends on the person.

4-5

Mixed or disappointing. Worth logging, but not something you'd recommend to most people.

1-3

A poor fit or unfinished for a reason. Add a note so future-you remembers why.

Category field templates

Different media types need different context. A movie list can stay compact, while TV shows and games often need progress notes. Use these field ideas when deciding what belongs in your library.

Movies

Track title, year, watched status, director or collection notes, rating, rewatch value, and a short review.

TV Shows

Track current season, episode progress, completion status, binge vs weekly fit, finale notes, and whether you would continue.

Anime

Track season, episode count, sub or dub preference, source material interest, pacing, art style, and watch priority.

Video Games

Track platform, genre, backlog status, completion state, difficulty, playtime estimate, replay value, and performance notes.

Music

Track artist, album, genre, listened status, standout tracks, mood, skip rate, and whether it fits a playlist.

Books

Track author, format, read status, page or chapter progress, themes, pace, quote notes, and recommendation audience.

Review prompt template

A review doesn't need to be long. It needs enough context to explain the score. The best OmniTrackr public reviews give specific details and are written for someone deciding what to watch, play, read, or listen to next.

What did this item do especially well?
What kind of person would enjoy it most?
Was the pacing fast, slow, uneven, or exactly right?
What would you warn someone about before they start?
Would you rewatch, replay, reread, or recommend it?
Does your rating reflect quality, personal enjoyment, or both?

Backlog cleanup template

A backlog gets stressful when everything on it has the same priority. Go through it every few months and aim to come out with a shorter list you can pick from.

Move anything you no longer care about to dropped, removed, or archived.
Mark the next three items you genuinely want to start.
Add one reason beside each high-priority item so the choice is easy later.
Separate short items from long commitments.
Export a backup after a big cleanup so you have a copy of the result.

Privacy and sharing template

Not every note needs to be public. Your library can include private comfort watches, abandoned books, half-finished albums, and messy first impressions. Leaving Public Review unchecked keeps item notes off public review pages, but friends can read them if the category is shared. Keep that category private too, or use your private journal or checkpoint reminders for personal context.

Keep draft reviews private until they include enough context to help another reader.
Share category summaries with friends only when you are comfortable with that category being visible.
Save public reviews for recommendations you've written up properly. Quick notes can stay private.
Review privacy settings after imports, large edits, or major account changes.

Next steps

After choosing a template, try the demo library, read the media tracking hub, compare OmniTrackr with spreadsheets and single-category trackers, or learn how to keep backups in the export and import guide.