TikTok playlists let you save videos in groups so you can watch them later in one place

A TikTok playlist is a collection of videos you've saved that play one after another when you open it. You create playlists from your profile, add videos to them as you scroll, and come back to them whenever you want. Unlike your regular "Liked" videos, which are all mixed together, playlists let you organize videos by topic — workout routines, recipes, funny clips, or anything else that matters to you.

The process takes about 30 seconds per video once you know where to tap. You don't need any special account type or settings turned on. TikTok lets you create as many playlists as you want, and only you can see them unless you change the privacy settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Create a new playlist by tapping the bookmark icon on any video, then selecting "Create playlist" and naming it.
  • Add videos to existing playlists by tapping the bookmark icon and choosing which playlist to save it to.
  • Access your playlists anytime from your profile by tapping the "Playlists" tab below your username.
  • Change a playlist from private to public in the playlist settings if you want other users to see and follow it.
  • Delete a playlist or remove individual videos from it without affecting the original videos on TikTok.

Create your first playlist

Open TikTok and find any video you want to save. On the right side of the screen, you'll see several icons stacked vertically — a heart, a comment bubble, a share arrow, and a bookmark. Tap the bookmark icon (it looks like a ribbon or flag). A menu will pop up with the option "Create playlist" at the top.

Tap "Create playlist." A text box will appear asking you to name it. Type a name that describes what the playlist is for — "Morning Workouts," "Dinner Ideas," "Funny Animals," or whatever makes sense to you. Keep the name short enough to remember. Once you've typed the name, tap the checkmark or "Create" button. TikTok saves the video to your new playlist automatically.

Your first playlist is now live. You can start adding more videos to it right away, or come back to it later. The playlist appears on your profile immediately, though it's set to private by default so only you can see it.

Add videos to your playlists

As you scroll through TikTok, you'll find videos that fit into playlists you've already made. Tap the bookmark icon on any video. Instead of "Create playlist," you'll now see a list of your existing playlists. Tap the one you want to add the video to. The video saves to that playlist, and the bookmark icon fills in to show it's been saved.

You can add the same video to multiple playlists if it fits more than one category. Just tap the bookmark icon again and select a different playlist. TikTok doesn't limit how many playlists you can add a single video to, so organize however works best for you.

If you change your mind about saving a video, tap the bookmark icon again and tap the playlist name to remove it. The video stays on TikTok — you're only removing it from your playlist.

Find and open your playlists

Go to your TikTok profile by tapping the "Me" or profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Below your username and bio, you'll see several tabs: "Videos," "Likes," "Playlists," and possibly others. Tap the "Playlists" tab. All your playlists appear here as cards showing the playlist name and a thumbnail from one of the videos in it.

Tap any playlist card to open it. The videos in that playlist play one after another. You can pause, rewind, or skip to the next video just like you would on your regular feed. If you want to go back to your playlists list, tap the back arrow or swipe left.

The number of videos in each playlist appears on the card, so you can see at a glance which playlists have the most content. If a playlist is empty, it still shows up in your playlists tab until you delete it.

Change playlist privacy settings

By default, your playlists are private — only you can see them. If you want to share a playlist with other TikTok users, you can change it to public. Open the playlist you want to change, then tap the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner. A menu appears with options including "Edit playlist" and "Privacy."

Tap "Privacy." You'll see two options: "Private" and "Public." Select "Public" if you want other users to find and follow your playlist. When a playlist is public, other users can search for it, follow it to get updates when you add new videos, and share it with their friends. You can change it back to private anytime by following the same steps.

Making a playlist public doesn't share your personal information — other users only see the playlist name, the videos in it, and your username. They can't see your other playlists, your likes, or your messages.

Edit, rename, or delete playlists

Open any playlist and tap the three dots in the top right corner. Select "Edit playlist" to change the name or description. Type a new name if you want, then tap "Save" or the checkmark. The changes appear immediately on your profile.

To delete an entire playlist, open it, tap the three dots, and select "Delete playlist." TikTok will ask you to confirm. Deleting a playlist removes it from your profile but doesn't delete the videos themselves from TikTok — they stay on the creators' accounts and in your likes if you've liked them.

You can also remove individual videos from a playlist without deleting the whole thing. Open the playlist, find the video you want to remove, tap the three dots on that video, and select "Remove from playlist." The video disappears from that playlist only.

Troubleshoot common playlist problems

If the bookmark icon doesn't appear when you're watching a video, make sure you're on the latest version of TikTok. Go to your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store), search for TikTok, and tap "Update" if it's available. Close TikTok completely and reopen it after updating.

If you create a playlist but can't find it on your profile, refresh your profile by swiping down from the top of the screen. Sometimes new playlists take a few seconds to appear. If it still doesn't show up, try logging out and back in.

If you're trying to add a video to a playlist but the option doesn't appear, the video creator may have disabled saving. Some creators restrict who can save their videos. In that case, you can still like the video, but you won't be able to add it to a playlist. This is a creator choice and can't be changed on your end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share a playlist with specific friends instead of making it public?

TikTok doesn't have a "share with friends" option for playlists. You can either keep it private (only you see it) or make it public (anyone can find it). If you want specific people to see a playlist, make it public and send them the link directly through TikTok's message feature or another app.

What happens if I delete a video from TikTok — does it disappear from my playlists?

If a creator deletes their video from TikTok, it automatically disappears from all your playlists too. The playlist itself stays, but that video slot becomes empty. If you remove a video from your playlist, the video stays on TikTok and in the creator's account.

How many videos can I add to one playlist?

TikTok doesn't set a limit on playlist size. You can add hundreds of videos to a single playlist if you want. However, very large playlists may load more slowly on older phones.

Can I rearrange the order of videos in a playlist?

No, TikTok doesn't let you manually reorder videos in a playlist. Videos appear in the order you added them, with the newest additions at the end. If you want a different order, you'd need to delete and re-add videos in the order you want.

Do other people know when I add their video to a public playlist?

No, creators don't get a notification when you add their video to a playlist, whether the playlist is public or private. They can see it if they visit your profile and look at your public playlists, but they won't be alerted.