How to Move Songs in Spotify Playlist [Easiest Way]

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!

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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 Player and Desktop)

I 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. Tap 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.

Why Can’t I Move Spotify Playlist Songs on Mobile? [Solved]

I’ve seen this question asked on Spotify Community Boards and then asked some more and more. And to be fair, it is trickier to move Spotify songs in a playlist on mobile than on a desktop.

On desktop, you just drag and drop, it’s hihgly intuitive.

But on mobile, reordering Spotify playlist songs requires you to tap the icon with three dots, select “Edit”, hold the three-line symbol next to a song, and drag it around. So it’s still the ole drag-and-drop – there are just a few extra steps to get there.

Can I Sort My Spotify Playlist Without Manually Moving the Songs?

Yes, you can sort your Spotify playlist – or any other public playlist on Spotify – but this will only affect how you see the playlist.

You can sort any playlist by Title, Artist, Album, and Duration. These are the steps to follow:

1. 1. Open the playlist you want to sort.
2. 2. Click the list symbol on the right side (it likely says “Custom order” next to it).
3. 3. Select how you want to sort the playlist.

On mobile devices, you need to open the playlist, swipe down to reveal the “Sort” button, and then select from the available options: Title, Artist, Album, and Recently Added.

Again, this will not affect the way the playlist is displayed to the public and only you will see it. If you want to make it permanent, you need to make the “Custom order” match the order you prefer.

How to Change Order of Playlists in Spotify Library?

Apart from reordering songs in a Spotify playlist, you can also change the order of the playlist within your Spotify library. This is actually only doable on desktop/laptop, but you can apply the new order to your mobile app. So open your Spotify desktop app and then follow these steps.

1. 1. Select “Your Library” in the left menu and select the “Playlists” filter.
2. 2. Click the list symbol with “Recents” next to it and select “Custom order”.

1. 3. Drag and drop the playlists as you please.

To see the new order on your Spotify mobile app (iOS or Android, makes no difference), just open your app, tap “Your Library” in the lower-right corner, select the “Playlists” filter, tap the current order (usually sorted by “Recent”) and select “Custom order”.

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, you can use our service.

Using Tune My Music, you’ll complete the job in just a few minutes. Here’s a step-by-step summary of how to move your Spotify playlist to any other streaming service.

1. 1. Go to the Tune My Music Transfer Page.
2. 2. Select Spotify as your source.

1. 3. Click “Load from Spotify account” or use the playlist URL. You will be asked to log in to your account and grant Tune My Music the required permission.

1. 4. Select the playlist.

1. 5. Set the destination.

1. 6. Initiate the 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!