How to Delete a Spotify Playlist

Creating playlists on Spotify is a great way to organize your music and curate your own listening experience. But sometimes, we create playlists on Spotify that we no longer need. Maybe your music taste has changed, or you want to clean up your library. Whatever the reason, deleting a playlist is easy and only takes a few steps.

In this guide, we’ll show you step-by-step instructions on how to delete a Spotify playlist on your phone or computer.

What is a Spotify Playlist?

A Spotify playlist is a collection of songs you can listen to on the Spotify app. You can make your own playlist by choosing your favorite songs, or you can listen to playlists created by other people. It’s like mixing music for moods like happy, sad, or workout time. You can play the songs in order or shuffle them for a surprise.

Important Note: Before Deleting a Spotify Playlist

Before you delete a Spotify playlist, keep these points in mind:

• Only the creator of the playlist can delete it permanently.
• If you delete a playlist, it will only be removed from your library. People who follow the playlist can still keep it and listen to it.
• If you follow someone else’s playlist, you can only remove it from your own library, not delete it.
• If the playlist is public, anyone with the link can still access it after you delete it, even if they haven’t subscribed.
• Spotify doesn’t notify anyone when the owner deletes a playlist that others have saved or followed.
• If you accidentally delete a playlist, you can recover it within 90 days by going to your account page and selecting “Recover playlists.“

How to Delete a Spotify Playlist on Mobile

If you are using Spotify on your smartphone (iPhone or Android), follow these simple steps to delete a Spotify playlist:

• Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
• Tap the “Your Library” icon at the bottom right corner of the home screen.
• Here, you will see all your playlists. Please tap on the playlist you want to delete to open it.

• Press the three-dot icon in the playlist.
• Tap the “Delete playlist” from the options that appear.

• Lastly, a confirmation message will pop up asking you, “Are you sure you want to delete the playlist?“. Tap “Delete” to confirm.

And that’s it! Your playlist will be deleted from your library.

How to Delete a Spotify Playlist on a Desktop

Follow these simple steps on your desktop to delete your Spotify playlist.

• Open the Spotify app on your desktop or go to Spotify Web Player.
• Sign in to your account if you haven’t already done so.
• In the left-hand sidebar, scroll through your playlists and click on the one you want to delete.

• At the top of the playlist view (next to the “Play” button), click the three-dot (•••).

• In the dropdown menu, click “Delete”.

• A pop-up will appear asking if you’re sure. Click “Delete” to confirm.

That’s all. Now, your selected playlist has been deleted successfully.

In conclusion, deleting a Spotify playlist is a simple process, whether you’re using the mobile app or the desktop version. On mobile, tap on the playlist, click the three dots, and select “Delete.” On the desktop, right-click the playlist from your library and choose “Delete.” With these easy steps, you can quickly clean up your playlists whenever you want. Enjoy your music collection, and remember, you can always create new playlists whenever the mood strikes!

Learn – How to make a playlist on Spotify

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