How to Delete Spotify Playlists (And Remove Playlists You Didn’t Create)

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A quick guide to getting rid of playlists you no longer listen to
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Is your Spotify cluttered with too many old playlists that you don't listen to anymore? Fortunately, it’s easy to delete any Spotify playlist that you created (or unfollow playlists created by someone else). This step-by-step guide will teach you how to delete Spotify playlists using your phone, tablet, or computer—along with a handy shortcut to mass delete Spotify playlists from your library.

Deleting Playlists on Spotify

  1. Open the Spotify app on your iPhone or Android device.
  2. Click Your Library on the bottom right corner of your screen.
  3. Scroll to find the playlist you want to delete and tap to open it.
  4. Press the three-dot icon at the top of the playlist.
  5. Tap Delete playlist from the dropdown menu.
Section 1 of 5:

Deleting a Spotify Playlist on iPhone or Android

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    Tap the app icon that looks like black soundwaves on a green background.
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    You'll see this at the bottom of your screen next to an icon of some shelved books.
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    When you open the playlist, you’ll see the tracks that you've added to the playlist.
    • If you can’t find your playlist, tap Playlists at the top of the app screen.
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    You'll see this three-dot icon to the right of (or below) the playlist's name. [1]
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    The “Delete” button is next to an icon of an X or - , depending on your platform. [2]
    • Tap Delete. If you see a pop-up notification to confirm your choice, select “yes” to finish deleting the playlist.
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Deleting a Spotify Playlist on Desktop

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    Click the app icon that looks like black soundwaves on a green background.
    • If you don’t have the Spotify app on your computer, open your preferred internet browser and navigate to the Spotify web player to delete playlists from Spotify.
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    Find all of your Spotify playlists in the left panel on your screen. Double-click on the playlist to open it.
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    Find this three-dot menu icon at the top of your playlist. Double-click the button to view a drop-down menu of options. [3]
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    Select the “Delete” option near the bottom of the drop-down menu. I you see a pop-up notification to confirm your request, tap Delete to complete the process. [4]
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Section 3 of 5:

Mass Deleting Spotify Playlists

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    Spotify doesn’t have a feature to delete all playlists at once on the mobile app, so you’ll need to use the computer client on Mac or Windows.
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    Next to "Your Library," click the + icon and select Create a playlist folder . [5]
    • You can also press Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + N (Mac) to create a playlist folder.
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    Use your mouse to drag and drop each to-be-deleted playlist into the folder. [6]
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    Every playlist in that folder will be deleted!
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Removing a Spotify Playlist from Your Library

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    This method works the same whether you’re on the computer, web player, or mobile app.
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    If you’re on the mobile app, find the Your Library button at the bottom of your screen next to an icon of some shelved books. If you’re on a desktop, look for your library in the left part of the screen.
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    The Playlists tab is always at the top of your screen. Clicking this tab will show you only playlists in your library and filter out other types of media.
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    It will open and show you which songs it contains. [7]
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    The green circle with a checkmark will turn into a black-and-white plus sign. This playlist will no longer appear in your library and it will no longer be available for you to listen to offline.
    • This method is for playlists that you didn’t make yourself, which is why you can’t delete them. Instead, you have to unfollow the playlists according to this set of steps.
    • The playlist will still exist, so you can follow it again if you choose to in the future.
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Section 5 of 5:

Recovering a Deleted Spotify Playlist

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    Log in to your Spotify account page on a desktop computer. Open the Spotify Web Player and click the small icon with your first initial in it. A dropdown menu will open—select Account from this menu. [8]
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    On your Spotify account page , scroll down until you see Recover playlists next to a circular arrow icon. Click this text to see a page with all of your recently deleted playlists.
    • Keep in mind that you can only recover a Spotify playlist within 90 days of it being deleted.
    • Only recently-deleted playlists will be found on this page—otherwise, you won’t be able to get your deleted playlist back. [9]
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    Browse through your list of recently-deleted playlists until you find the one you accidentally deleted. Select the Restore button on the right side of the screen. The playlist is now restored and will reappear in your Spotify library. [10]
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      1. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
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      4. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/create-playlists/
      5. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/playlist-folders/
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      7. ↑ https://www.androidheadlines.com/how-to-delete-playlist-unfollow-spotify
      8. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/save-recover-playlists//
      9. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/save-recover-playlists//
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