How to delete a playlist on Spotify (mobile, PC, web)

Between the playlists you create, the ones you follow, and the ones generated by Spotify, it's easy to get lost. The good news is that deleting a Spotify playlist is simple... as long as you understand what type of playlist you have.

In this guide, you will see:

• how to permanently delete a playlist you have created,
• How to remove a playlist from your library when it belongs to someone else.
• What to do if you don't have the "Delete" option,
• and how to optimize the cost of Spotify Premium if you use it daily.

1. Before deleting: created playlist or followed playlist?

On Spotify, there are two common cases:

1.1. You have created the playlist

This is a playlist that you created. In this case, you can delete it (it will disappear from your account).

1.2. You follow a playlist (playlist of another user, a brand, or Spotify)

In this case, you cannot delete it (since it does not belong to you). However, you can unfollow it: it will disappear from your library.

Quick tip: if you see "Following" / "Subscribed" instead of editing options, it is often a followed playlist.

2. Delete a Spotify playlist on mobile (iPhone/Android)

The logic is the same on iOS and Android: you go through the playlist, then the menu.

2.1. Delete a playlist you have created

1. Open Spotify.
2. Go to Your Library.
3. Open the playlist you want to delete.
4. Tap the three dots (menu).
5. Select Delete Playlist (or Delete).
6. Confirm.

✅ Result: the playlist is deleted from your account.

2.2. Remove a playlist you are following (unfollow)

If the playlist belongs to someone else, the "Delete" button will not appear. Instead, do the following:

1. Open the playlist.
2. Tap “Following” (or the following icon) to disable it,
   or go to the three dots and then Unfollow.

✅ Result: it disappears from your library, without being deleted from its creator's library.

3. Delete a Spotify playlist on a computer (Windows/Mac)

On the desktop application, it is often even faster.

3.1. Delete a created playlist

1. Open Spotify on your PC/Mac.
2. In the left column, locate the playlist.
3. Right-click on the playlist.
4. Click Delete (or Delete Playlist).
5. Confirm.

3.2. Unfollow a playlist (playlist not created by you)

Same logic:

• Right-click on the playlist → Unfollow / Remove from library (depending on the display).

4. Delete a Spotify playlist on the web version

If you are using Spotify in your browser:

1. Open Spotify Web Player.
2. Go to Your Library.
3. Open the playlist.
4. Click on the three dots.
5. Select Delete (if it's your playlist) or Unfollow (if it's not yours).

5. Why don't I have the "Delete" option on Spotify?

It is almost always for one of these reasons:

5.1. The playlist does not belong to you

You can only stop following her.

5.2. It is an official Spotify playlist or an editorial playlist.

It cannot be deleted. You can remove it from your library by unfollowing it.

5.3. It is a collaborative playlist.

If you are a co-author, you can often remove it from your library, but complete deletion depends on the original owner.

6. Deleting a playlist does not delete your music (and vice versa).

• Deleting a playlist = you delete the container, not the tracks from Spotify.
• Remove a song from a playlist = you keep the playlist, but you only remove the song.

Remove tracks from a playlist (quick)

• Open the playlist → select a song → menu (three dots) → Remove from this playlist.

7. A good idea if you're "tidying up" Spotify: optimize your subscription price too.

When you spend time sorting through your playlists, it usually means you use Spotify very regularly. And Spotify Premium quickly becomes a "must-have" (offline listening, no ads, better everyday experience).

If you have several subscriptions (Spotify + Netflix + Disney+ + tools, etc.), the bill can quickly add up. A simple solution is to split the cost of a multi-user subscription when this option is available.

With Spliiit, the principle is clear:

• a person with a shareable subscription offers an available seat,
• others join and pay their share,
• The platform secures connections and payments.

Result: you keep the same features (playlists, downloads, listening on multiple devices), with a lower cost per person.

FAQ – Delete a Spotify playlist

Is deleting a playlist permanent?

Yes: if you delete a playlist you have created, it will disappear from your account. Depending on the circumstances, Spotify may sometimes allow you to recover it via certain recent actions, but it is best to consider the deletion as permanent.

How to delete a Spotify playlist without losing it completely?

The safest thing to do is to duplicate it beforehand:

• menu (three dots) → Add to another playlist or Create a similar playlist (depending on the interface),
  then delete the original.

How do I remove a playlist from "Your Library" without deleting it?

Just stop following it. That's the right approach for a playlist that doesn't belong to you.

Can you delete a Spotify playlist created by someone else?

No, you can only remove the playlist from your library by unfollowing it.

Does deleting a playlist delete the liked songs?

No. Your liked tracks (Liked Tracks / Loved Songs) remain, and the songs remain available on Spotify.

Key points to remember

• A playlist created by you can be deleted.
• A followed playlist is removed by unfollowing it.
• The "Delete" option will not appear if you are not the owner or if it is an official playlist.
• If Spotify Premium is part of your daily routine, co-subscribing via Spliiit can help reduce the cost without sacrificing convenience.

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