One part of creating the perfect Spotify playlist is finding the songs. But just as important is the order of the tracks.
And nailing that ideal song order can be tricky! You don’t create the best Spotify playlists out of nowhere, it requires a lot of grind and a lot of moving.
We’ll cover the topic of reordering Spotify playlists in our brief, to-the-point guide. So, if you’re wondering how to reorder songs in Spotify playlist, we’ll dive right in!
- Fastest Answer
- How to Rearrange Songs on Spotify Playlist (Web App and Desktop)
- How to Move Songs in Spotify Playlist on Mobile (iOS and Android)
- How to Move Songs From Spotify Playlist to Another Streaming Service
- FAQs
- Summary
How to Move Songs in a Spotify Playlist: Fastest Answer
The fastest way to move songs in a Spotify playlist is to open it on your Spotify desktop app, click and hold the track you wish to move, and place it where you find most fitting. On mobile devices, you must open the playlist, tap the three dots, then “Edit”, and then drag and drop the tunes.
How to Rearrange Songs on Spotify Playlist (Web App and Desktop)
We think that the Spotify reorder playlist feature is easier on desktop and laptop devices. Not that it’s hard to move songs around in a Spotify playlist on mobile, but it’s really super simple on the web app or on a desktop/laptop. So, open your Spotify account and then…
- 1. Open the playlist.
- 2. Click and hold the track you want to move. Start moving it.
- 3. You’ll see a green line at the spot where you can move the track.
- 4. Drop the track where you want it and release your mouse/trackpad.
- 5. The new track order will be saved automatically when you drop the track.
- Extra tip: You can select multiple songs to move by using the Command/Ctrl button to select them individually or the Shift button to select entire bulks.
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How to Move Songs in Spotify Playlist on Mobile (iOS and Android)
When you’re on mobile, just dragging the track right out of the gate won’t work. There’s just one thing to do first, and then you can get down to draggin’ n’ droppin’.
- 1. Open the playlist.
- 2. Click the three-dot symbol.
- 3. Tap “Edit”.
- 4. Hold the three-line symbol next to the track you wish to move.
- 5. While still holding your finger, move the track to the new location.
- 6. Release it where you want.
- 7. Tap “Save” in the top-right corner when you’re done reordering the playlist.
How to Move Songs From Spotify Playlist to Another Streaming Service
If you want to move the songs from your favorite Spotify playlist not just to a different spot on the playlist, but to an entirely different streaming platform, we have your back!
You can do it in a few minutes using Tune My Music. Here’s a step-by-step summary.
- 1. Go to the Tune My Music Transfer Page.
- 2. Select Spotify as your source.
- 3. Click “Load from Spotify account” or use the playlist URL.
- 4. Select the playlist.
- 5. Set the destination.
- 6. Initiate transfer!
FAQs About Moving Songs in Spotify Playlist
How to Undo Song I Moved on Spotify Playlist?
The easiest way to undo moving a song in a Spotify playlist is to click Command+Z on your keyword (Ctrl+Z for Windows users). This is only valid on desktop/laptop devices, though. The other way, which also works on mobile devices, is to manually return the song to its previous spot.
How to Move Several Songs in Spotify Playlist at Once?
You can only move multiple songs in a Spotify playlist at once if you’re using the desktop app. Just click one song you wish to move, hold the Command button (Ctrl on Windows), and click on another song to select it. You can also use the Shift button to select bulks. Once selected, just move the songs by dragging them.
Will Moving a Song Within Spotify Playlist Delete It?
No, you cannot delete a song from a Spotify playlist by moving it around. To delete a song from a Spotify playlist, you need to hit the three dots next to it and select “Remove from this playlist”.
Does Moving Songs in Spotify Playlist Affect the Shuffle?
Changing the playlist track order can have a minimal effect on the Shuffle feature, but it’s nothing major. When you activate Shuffle, Spotify’s algorithm arranges the artists and ensures that tracks from the same artist are spread out. That’s a more significant factor than the initial playlist order.
If I Have the Same Playlist on Multiple Streaming Platforms, Can I Keep Them In Sync?
Yes, you can keep multiple playlists in sync across various streaming services by using Tune My Music’s Sync feature. It allows you to keep two playlists on two different streaming platforms synchronized at all times.
How to Rearrange Songs on Spotify Playlist: Summary
That’s it for today, guys! Again, the fastest way to rearrange songs on a Spotify playlist is to open it on the desktop app, and simply drag and drop the songs to form your desired order.
If you’re on mobile, you will have to open the playlist, tap the three-dot symbol, go to “Edit”, and then rearrange the track listing by dragging and dropping.
If you want to check out more guides like this, head over to our How To blog section. If you need more assistance, reach out to Spotify’s support team. Stay safe, and have a nice one!