Delete songs from your library in three steps
You can remove a song from your Spotify library on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — by finding the song and clicking the heart icon to unlike it, or by right-clicking and selecting "Remove from Your Library". The song stays in Spotify's catalog and other people's playlists, but it disappears from your own library and stops appearing in your personalized recommendations based on that song.
The process is the same whether you use the free or paid version of Spotify. Removing a song does not delete it from playlists you have created — you have to remove it from each playlist separately if you want it gone from there too.
Key Takeaways
- Unliking a song (clicking the heart icon) removes it from your library but keeps it in any playlists you have added it to.
- On mobile, swipe left on a song or tap the three dots and choose "Remove from Your Library".
- On desktop, right-click a song and select "Remove from Your Library" or click the filled heart icon to unlike it.
- Removing a song from your library does not affect other people's playlists or the song's availability on Spotify.
Remove songs on iPhone or Android
Open Spotify and go to your library by tapping the "Your Library" tab at the bottom of the screen. Find the song you want to remove and swipe left on it — a trash icon will appear on the right side. Tap the trash icon and the song is removed from your library immediately.
If swiping does not work on your device, tap the three dots (menu icon) next to the song instead. A menu will pop up with several options. Tap "Remove from Your Library" and the song disappears from your saved music.
You can remove multiple songs at once by tapping "Edit" in the top right corner of your library (on some versions of the app this appears as a pencil icon). Tap each song you want to remove — a checkmark will appear next to it — then tap "Remove" at the bottom of the screen.
Remove songs on Mac or Windows
Open Spotify on your computer and find the song in your library, a playlist, or search results. Right-click directly on the song name and a menu will appear. Select "Remove from Your Library" from the menu and the song is removed immediately.
You can also click the heart icon next to the song name to unlike it, which removes it from your library at the same time. The heart icon appears when you hover your mouse over a song in a list.
To remove multiple songs at once, click on the first song you want to remove, then hold Ctrl (on Windows) or Command (on Mac) and click each additional song. Once you have selected all the songs, right-click and choose "Remove from Your Library".
Removing songs from playlists versus your library
Your Spotify library and your playlists are separate things. When you unlike a song, it leaves your library but stays in any playlist you have added it to. If you want the song completely gone from a specific playlist, you have to remove it from that playlist separately.
To remove a song from a playlist, open the playlist and find the song. On mobile, swipe left or tap the three dots and choose "Remove from this Playlist". On desktop, right-click the song and select "Remove from this Playlist". The song stays in your library and in other playlists, but disappears from that one.
If you want to remove a song from all your playlists and your library, you will need to remove it from each playlist individually, then unlike it from your library.
What happens when you remove a song
Removing a song from your library does not delete it from Spotify. The song remains available for anyone else to listen to, and it stays in any playlists created by other users. Spotify's recommendation system will also stop suggesting that song to you based on your taste, since you have indicated you do not want it.
If you remove a song by mistake, you can add it back by clicking the heart icon again or searching for it and selecting "Add to Your Library". There is no undo button, but the process is quick and reversible.
Removing songs from "Liked Songs" playlist
Spotify automatically creates a playlist called "Liked Songs" that contains every song you have liked. When you unlike a song from your library, it is automatically removed from "Liked Songs" as well. You do not have to remove it separately.
You can view your "Liked Songs" playlist by tapping or clicking "Liked Songs" in your library. The number next to it shows how many songs are in the playlist. Removing a song from "Liked Songs" is the same as removing it from your library — they are the same action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing a song from my library affect other people?
No. Removing a song from your library only affects what you see in Spotify. Other people's playlists, libraries, and recommendations are not changed. The song remains available on Spotify for anyone to listen to.
Can I remove a song from a playlist without removing it from my library?
Yes. Right-click or tap the three dots on a song in a playlist and choose "Remove from this Playlist" instead of "Remove from Your Library". The song stays in your library but disappears from that specific playlist.
What if I remove a song by accident?
You can add it back immediately by searching for the song and clicking the heart icon or tapping "Add to Your Library". There is no penalty for removing and re-adding songs, and your listening history is not affected.
Will removing songs change my Spotify recommendations?
Yes. Spotify uses your liked songs to personalize recommendations. When you remove a song, Spotify stops using it to suggest similar music to you. Your recommendations will shift based on the songs that remain in your library.
Can I remove all songs from my library at once?
Spotify does not have a "remove all" button. You have to remove songs individually or in small groups. If you want to start fresh, the fastest way is to go through your "Liked Songs" playlist and select multiple songs at once, then remove them in batches.