Clear your entire Spotify queue in one action
To clear your Spotify queue, open the app and tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen. This opens the queue view. At the top right, you'll see three dots (the menu icon) — tap it and select Clear Queue. Everything in your queue disappears immediately, and Spotify stops playing after the current song ends.
On desktop, the process is nearly identical. Click the Now Playing section on the right side of the screen, then click the three dots in the top right corner of the queue panel and select Clear Queue. The queue clears right away.
This action only removes songs you've added to the queue yourself. It does not affect your playlists, your saved songs, or your listening history. Once you clear the queue, you can start fresh by searching for a song, adding it to the queue, or playing a playlist from the beginning.
Key Takeaways
- Open the Now Playing bar and tap the three-dot menu, then select Clear Queue to remove all queued songs at once.
- Clearing the queue stops playback after the current song finishes, so you'll need to start a new song or playlist manually.
- This action does not delete your playlists, saved songs, or listening history — only the songs waiting to play next.
- On desktop and mobile, the steps are the same: Now Playing bar, three-dot menu, Clear Queue.
Why your queue fills up and when to clear it
Spotify's queue builds up when you add songs one at a time, use the "Go to Song" feature, or let autoplay run for a long time. If you've been listening to the same playlist for hours and kept adding songs manually, your queue can contain dozens of tracks you forgot about. Clearing it gives you a clean slate and prevents old songs from playing unexpectedly.
You might also clear your queue if you want to switch moods or genres abruptly. Instead of skipping through ten songs you added earlier, clearing the queue lets you start with exactly what you want to hear right now. This is especially useful if someone else has been using your account or if you've been adding songs while distracted and now want to hear something completely different.
Remove individual songs from your queue instead
If you only want to delete a few songs rather than clear everything, you can remove them one at a time. Open the Now Playing bar and look at the list of upcoming songs. Swipe left on any song (on mobile) or hover over it and click the X (on desktop). That single song disappears from the queue, but everything else stays.
This approach works well if you have a long queue but only want to remove a couple of tracks that don't fit what you're in the mood for. You can also reorder songs by dragging them up or down in the queue on both mobile and desktop, so you don't have to delete anything — just move the songs you want to hear sooner to the top.
What happens after you clear your queue
Once you clear the queue, Spotify finishes playing the song that's currently running, then stops. The app doesn't automatically start a new song or switch to a different playlist. You'll see a blank queue and a paused player.
To start listening again, you can search for a song and tap it, start a playlist, or use the radio feature to generate a station based on an artist or song you like. If you had autoplay turned on before you cleared the queue, it remains on — so after you play a song or finish a playlist, Spotify will automatically add similar songs to the queue again.
Clearing your queue on different devices
The steps work the same way on iPhone, Android, and desktop, but the exact buttons look slightly different depending on your device. On both phones, the Now Playing bar is at the bottom of the screen. On desktop, it's on the right side of the window. In all cases, you're looking for the three-dot menu icon in the queue view.
If you use Spotify on a smart speaker, tablet, or car system, you may not see a queue view at all. These devices often show only the current song and basic playback controls. To clear the queue on these devices, open Spotify on your phone or computer and clear it there — the change syncs across all your devices within a few seconds.
Autoplay and why your queue keeps growing
Spotify's autoplay feature automatically adds songs to your queue when you reach the end of a playlist or album. If autoplay is on and you're not paying attention, your queue can grow to 50 or 100 songs without you adding anything manually. This is why you might clear your queue and then notice it filling up again the next time you listen.
To stop this from happening, turn off autoplay. On mobile, go to Settings > Playback and toggle off Autoplay. On desktop, click your profile icon in the top right, select Settings, scroll to Playback, and uncheck Autoplay is on. With autoplay off, Spotify stops playing after your current song or playlist ends, and your queue stays empty until you add something new.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing my queue delete my playlists?
No. Clearing your queue only removes songs waiting to play next. Your playlists, saved songs, and all your library content stay exactly as they are. You can still find and play any playlist after you clear the queue.
Can I undo a queue clear?
No, there is no undo button for clearing your queue. Once you clear it, the songs are gone. If you remember what was in the queue, you can search for those songs and add them back manually, but Spotify does not save a record of what was queued before you cleared it.
Why does my queue keep filling up automatically?
Autoplay is turned on. When autoplay is active, Spotify adds similar songs to your queue after your current playlist or album ends. Turn it off in Settings under Playback to stop this from happening. You can turn autoplay back on anytime you want Spotify to suggest songs automatically.
Will clearing my queue stop the current song from playing?
No. The song currently playing continues until it finishes. Clearing the queue only removes songs waiting to play after it. Once the current song ends, playback stops because there are no more songs in the queue.
Can I clear the queue on my smart speaker or car system?
Most smart speakers and car systems do not show a queue view, so you cannot clear it directly from those devices. Open Spotify on your phone or computer, clear the queue there, and the change syncs to your other devices within seconds.