How To Delete A Playlist On Spotify

Delete a Spotify Playlist on Phone

Alternatively, you can tap a playlist to open its contents, click the 3-dots icon, and select Delete Playlist from the overflow menu to delete it.

Delete a Spotify Playlist on PC

You may not see the “Delete” option if the playlist wasn’t created by you. Instead, you’ll see the “Remove from Your Library” option because it’s a playlist saved when you found in the wild.

Removing vs Deleting Playlists

The Delete Playlist option only appears on the playlists you made from scratch. The option won’t be visible on others’ playlists you saved to your Library. Deleting your playlist will permanently delete it from your account; Removing a playlist will remove it from your account, but you can also search and add it back.
When it comes to collaborative playlists, if you are the playlist’s creator, deleting it will remove it from your account but people who contributed will still have it.

Make Your Playlists Private Instead

If you’re deleting a playlist because you don’t want others to see it, you can make it private. Here’s how to do it:
On Phone On PC Do keep in mind that the playlist will still appear in the Your Library tab. However, it will no longer be visible to people visiting your profile.
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