Do you have a lot of songs on your Spotify account that you no longer listen to? If so, you might be wondering how to delete them. Deleting songs from Spotify is a simple process, but there are a few different ways to do it. In this article, we will show you how to delete songs from Spotify on your computer, phone, or tablet.
If you’re using a computer, you can delete songs from Spotify by opening the Spotify app and clicking on the “Songs” tab. Then, find the song you want to delete and click on the three dots next to it. A menu will appear with the option to “Delete.” Click on “Delete” and the song will be removed from your account.
Deleting Songs from Spotify on Desktop
Deleting songs from Spotify on your desktop is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:
1. Locate the song you want to delete:
- Open the Spotify desktop app on your computer.
- In the left-hand sidebar, select the playlist or album containing the song you want to remove.
- Right-click on the song and hover over “Remove from this playlist” or “Remove from this album.”
2. Delete the song:
- Click on “Remove from this playlist” or “Remove from this album” to delete the song from the selected playlist or album.
- If you want to delete the song from your entire Spotify library, select the “Delete from Library” option.
3. Confirm deletion (optional):
If you’ve chosen to delete the song from your entire library, Spotify may prompt you to confirm your action. Click “Yes, delete” to complete the process.
Note: Deleting a song from Spotify does not remove it from your computer’s hard drive. If you want to remove the song from your hard drive as well, you will need to manually delete it from the file location where it is stored.
Deleting Songs from Spotify on Mobile
Deleting songs from Spotify on mobile is a simple and straightforward process. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Deleting a Single Song
- Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the song you want to delete.
- Tap the three dots (…) next to the song title.
- Select “Remove from This Playlist” or “Remove from Library” depending on where the song is located.
Deleting Multiple Songs
To delete multiple songs at once:
- Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the playlist or album containing the songs you want to delete.
- Tap the “Edit” button.
- Check the boxes next to the songs you want to delete.
- Tap the “Delete” button at the top of the screen.
Additional Options
In addition to the methods described above, you can also delete songs using the following options:
| Option | How to |
|---|---|
| Delete from Queue | Tap the “Queue” tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap the “X” next to the song you want to remove. |
| Delete from Search History | Tap the “Search” tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to “Recent Searches” and tap the “X” next to the search term you want to remove. |
Deleting Songs from a Spotify Playlist
Deleting songs from a Spotify playlist is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Spotify app and navigate to the playlist you want to edit.
- Click on the three dots (…) next to the song you want to delete.
- Select “Remove from playlist” from the menu that appears.
Deleting Multiple Songs at Once
If you want to delete multiple songs from a playlist at once, you can use the following steps:
- Open the Spotify app and navigate to the playlist you want to edit.
- Click on the “Edit” button in the top-right corner of the playlist.
- Select the songs you want to delete by clicking on the checkboxes next to them.
- Click on the “Delete” button in the top-right corner of the playlist.
You can also delete multiple songs from a playlist by using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl” + “A” (Windows) or “Command” + “A” (Mac) to select all the songs, and then pressing the “Delete” key.
Deleting Songs from a Playlist on a Mobile Device
The steps for deleting songs from a playlist on a mobile device are slightly different than the steps for deleting songs from a playlist on a computer. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Spotify app and navigate to the playlist you want to edit.
- Tap on the three dots (…) next to the song you want to delete.
- Select “Remove from playlist” from the menu that appears.
You can also delete multiple songs from a playlist on a mobile device by using the following steps:
- Open the Spotify app and navigate to the playlist you want to edit.
- Tap on the “Edit” button in the top-right corner of the playlist.
- Tap on the “Select” button in the top-right corner of the playlist.
- Select the songs you want to delete by tapping on the checkboxes next to them.
- Tap on the “Delete” button in the top-right corner of the playlist.
Permanently Deleting Songs from Spotify
Deleting Songs from Your Library
To permanently delete songs from your Spotify library, follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app or website.
- Go to your library and select the song(s) you want to delete.
- Right-click (or press and hold on mobile) and select “Delete.”
- Confirm the deletion by clicking “Delete” again.
- Open the playlist.
- Hover over the song you want to delete and click the three dots.
- Select “Remove from Playlist.”
- Open the Spotify app.
- Go to “Settings” > “Storage” > “Manage storage.”
- Select the songs you want to delete and click “Remove.”
- Open the Spotify app on your device.
- Tap the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down to the “Songs” section and tap on “Recently Played.”
- Find the song you want to delete and tap on the three dots next to it.
- Select “Remove from Recently Played” from the menu that appears.
- You can also delete multiple songs from your Recently Played list at once. To do this, tap and hold on one song, then tap on the other songs you want to delete. Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Remove from Recently Played” from the menu.
- If you delete a song from your Recently Played list, it will not be deleted from your Spotify library. You can still find the song in your library by searching for it.
- Deleting songs from your Recently Played list does not affect your Spotify recommendations. Spotify will still recommend songs based on your listening history, even if you delete some of your recently played songs.
- Open the Spotify app on your device.
- Go to the “Your Library” tab.
- Select the “Songs” tab.
- Find the song you want to delete and tap on the three dots next to it.
- Select “Remove from Device”.
- The song will be removed from your device’s storage and will no longer be available offline. If you want to download the song again, you will need to do so from Spotify’s servers.
- Deleting offline songs will not remove them from your Spotify library. They will still be available to you online.
- Deleting offline songs will free up space on your device’s storage.
- If you delete an offline song and then go offline, you will not be able to listen to that song until you reconnect to the internet.
Deleting Songs from Your Playlists
To delete songs from a playlist:
Deleting Downloaded Songs
To delete downloaded songs:
Mass Deleting Songs Using a Desktop App
There are several third-party desktop apps that allow you to mass delete songs from Spotify, such as SpotDeleter and SpotifyDeleter. These apps can be useful if you have a large number of songs to delete.
| App | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SpotDeleter | Mass deletion, filters, multiple profiles | Free |
| SpotifyDeleter | Mass deletion, duplicate removal, custom filters | Free |
Deleting Recently Played Songs from Spotify
To delete a song from your Recently Played list on Spotify, follow these steps:
Additional Notes for Deleting Recently Played Songs
Here are some additional details to consider when deleting songs from your Recently Played list on Spotify:
Deleting Offline Songs from Spotify
To delete offline songs from Spotify, follow these steps:
Important Notes
Table of Supported Devices for Offline Songs
| Device Type | Supported |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Yes |
| Laptop | Yes |
| Smartphone | Yes |
| Tablet | Yes |
| Smartwatch | No |
| Smart TV | No |
Deleting Duplicates from Spotify
Having duplicate songs on Spotify can be annoying and take up unnecessary space. Here’s how to delete them:
1. Open Spotify Web Player
Start by logging into your Spotify account and opening the web player in a browser on your computer.
2. Go to Song Settings
Hover over a duplicate song and click the three dots that appear. A drop-down menu will appear.
3. Select Find Duplicates
In the drop-down menu, choose “Find Duplicates.”
4. Review Matching Songs
Spotify will display a list of all the matching songs it found. Review the list and make sure it’s accurate.
5. Select Songs to Delete
Select the duplicate songs you want to remove by clicking the checkbox next to them.
6. Delete Duplicates
Once you’ve selected all the duplicates, click the “Remove” button at the bottom of the list.
7. Confirm Deletion
A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Click “Remove” again to permanently delete the selected duplicates from your Spotify library.
| File Type | Steps to Delete Duplicates on Spotify |
|---|---|
| Songs | Go to Song Settings > Find Duplicates > Review Matching Songs > Select Songs to Delete > Delete Duplicates |
| Playlists | Open Playlist > Go to Playlist Settings > Find Duplicates > Review Matching Songs > Select Songs to Delete > Delete Duplicates |
Deleting Suggested Songs from Spotify
Spotify’s personalized playlists and song recommendations can be helpful, but they can also clutter up your listening experience with songs you’re not interested in. Here’s how to delete suggested songs from Spotify:
1. Access Your Discover Weekly Playlist
Go to the “Home” tab in the Spotify app and scroll down to the “Discover Weekly” playlist.
2. Delete Individual Songs
Tap the three dots (…) next to a song and select “Remove from this playlist.”
3. Clear the Playlist
Tap the three dots (…) next to the playlist title and select “Clear playlist.”
4. Hide Songs from Your Home Feed
Hover over a song suggestion in the “Home” tab and click the “x” icon. This will prevent Spotify from suggesting similar songs in the future.
5. Block Artists
If there’s a particular artist you don’t want to hear, you can block them. Go to their profile page and click the three dots (…) next to their name. Select “Block this artist.”
6. Change Your Listening Preferences
Adjust your listening preferences to fine-tune the songs Spotify recommends. Go to “Settings” > “Your Music” > “Listening Preferences” and customize your preferences.
7. Disable Discover Weekly
If you don’t find Discover Weekly playlist helpful, you can disable it. Go to “Settings” > “Notifications & Preferences” and toggle off “Receive Discover Weekly.”
8. Customize Your Radio Stations
Spotify creates personalized radio stations based on your listening history. By editing these stations, you can remove songs that you don’t want to hear.
To edit a radio station:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the “Your Music” tab and select the “Radio” section. |
| 2 | Find the radio station you want to edit and click the three dots (…) next to its name. |
| 3 | Select “Edit station” and customize the station to your preferences. |
Troubleshooting Common Errors Related to Song Deletion on Spotify
Error: Song is not available in this country
This error typically occurs when a song is geo-restricted in certain countries. You can try using a VPN or proxy service to access the song from a different location.
Error: You do not have permission to delete this song
This error indicates that you are not the owner of the song or that you do not have the necessary permissions to delete it. You can contact the song’s owner or administrator for assistance.
Error: The song is not in your library
Make sure that the song you are trying to delete is actually in your Spotify library. You can search for the song or check your playlists to verify its presence.
Error: The song is being played by another device
If another device is currently playing the song, you will not be able to delete it. Stop playing the song on all devices and try again.
Error: Unknown error
In some cases, you may encounter an unknown error when trying to delete a song. Contact Spotify support for assistance if you experience this issue.
Error: Song is locked
Some songs may be protected by copyright laws or other restrictions that prevent them from being deleted. You will need to contact the song’s owner or administrator to unlock the song before you can delete it.
Error: Song is part of a playlist
Songs that are part of a playlist cannot be deleted individually from your library. You will need to remove the song from the playlist or delete the entire playlist to remove the song from your library.
Error: Song is downloaded
Downloaded songs cannot be deleted directly from Spotify. You will need to delete them from your local storage before you can remove them from your library.
Error: Song is a local file
Local files are not stored on Spotify’s servers. You will need to manually delete them from your local storage to remove them from your library.
Error: Song is a podcast episode
Podcast episodes cannot be deleted from Spotify. You will need to unsubscribe from the podcast or remove individual episodes from your library to remove them from your feed.
How to Delete Songs From Spotify
Deleting songs from Spotify is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. Whether you’re decluttering your music library or removing unwanted tracks, here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Spotify app on your device.
2. Go to the “Your Library” tab.
3. Select the playlist or album containing the songs you want to delete.
4. Tap on the song you want to remove.
5. Tap on the three-dot icon (⋮) in the bottom right corner.
6. Select “Remove from this playlist” or “Remove from this album,” depending on where the song is located.
