To move songs in a playlist on Spotify mobile, open the playlist you want to edit, tap the three-dot menu icon (or "Edit" on iOS), and select "Edit playlist." Then tap and hold the three-line icon next to the song you want to move, drag it up or down to its new position, and tap "Save" or "Done" in the top-right corner to confirm the change.
How to move songs in a playlist on Spotify mobile
Manual drag-and-drop reordering is the primary method for customizing the sequence of songs in a playlist you created. Before you begin, ensure the playlist's sorting option is set to "Custom order"; otherwise, the drag-and-drop feature will not work.
- Open the Spotify app on your mobile device and navigate to the playlist you wish to edit.
- Tap the three-dot menu icon (or the "Edit" button on iOS) within the playlist.
- Select "Edit playlist" from the options that appear.
- Locate the song you want to move, then tap and hold the three-bar or three-line icon next to it.
- Drag the song up or down to its desired new position in the playlist.
- Release your finger to drop the song in its new spot.
- Tap "Save" or "Done" in the top-right corner to confirm your changes.
Once saved, the playlist order updates on your mobile device. These Spotify mobile features give you full control over the listening sequence for any occasion.
To temporarily rearrange playback without changing the playlist order, use the Queue feature. Add songs to your queue, then open it by tapping the bar at the bottom of the screen and drag and drop to rearrange the playback order.
Sort your playlist automatically
If you prefer not to rearrange songs one by one, Spotify offers a built-in Sort feature. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top-right corner, then select "Sort" from the drop-down menu. You can then choose to arrange songs automatically by Title, Artist, or Recently Added. This option is useful for quickly organizing large playlists without manual effort.
Move songs to a different playlist
To transfer a song from one playlist to another, open the playlist containing the song. Tap the three-dot menu icon next to the song and select "Add to Playlist." From the list of your other playlists, choose the destination playlist. The song will be instantly moved there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move songs within a playlist on Spotify mobile?
Yes. Open the playlist, tap the three-dot menu, select "Edit playlist," then long-press on the song or tap and hold the three-line icon next to it and drag it to a new position. Tap "Save" or "Done" to keep the change.
Can I move multiple songs at once within a Spotify playlist on mobile?
No. Spotify mobile does not support moving multiple songs simultaneously. You must drag each song individually to rearrange the order.
Will moving songs within a playlist on Spotify mobile affect the order on other devices?
No. The reorder applies only to the device you are using. The playlist order remains unchanged on other devices like your laptop or tablet.
Is there a way to undo changes after moving songs on Spotify mobile?
There is no built-in undo feature. You can manually drag songs back to their original positions if needed.
Do I need Spotify Premium to manually reorder songs in my own playlist?
According to Spotify's official community, the option to manually change song order is available for playlists you created, without specifying a Premium requirement for user-created playlists.
For the wider topic, see Spotify mobile features.
