Clear your queue by opening the Now Playing view and swiping left on each song, or tap the three-dot menu and select "Remove from Queue"
Your Spotify queue holds the songs lined up to play next. On mobile, swipe left on any song in the queue to delete it instantly. On desktop, right-click a song and choose "Remove from Queue". If you want to clear everything at once rather than one song at a time, you'll need to remove songs individually — Spotify doesn't offer a "clear all" button, but the process takes only a few seconds for a typical queue.
The queue is separate from your playlists and saved songs, so clearing it won't delete anything permanently. Songs you remove from the queue stay in your library. The queue resets when you close the app or switch to a different song source, so if you just want a fresh start, you can also simply stop playing and start over with a new song.
Key Takeaways
- On mobile, open the Now Playing view and swipe left on each song to remove it from the queue.
- On desktop, right-click any song in the queue and select "Remove from Queue" from the menu.
- Clearing the queue does not delete songs from your playlists or library — it only removes them from the upcoming playback order.
- Spotify has no bulk "clear all" option, but removing individual songs takes seconds and is the only way to empty the queue completely.
How to clear the queue on your phone
Open Spotify and play any song. Look for the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen and tap it to open the full Now Playing view. You'll see the current song at the top and the queue listed below it.
Swipe left on any song in the queue. A red trash icon appears. Tap it or complete the swipe to remove that song. Repeat for each song you want to delete. If your queue is long, you can swipe through multiple songs quickly — each removal is instant and doesn't require confirmation.
How to clear the queue on your computer
Start playing a song in Spotify on your desktop or web player. Look at the right side of the screen for the queue panel — it shows "Queue" at the top with all upcoming songs listed below. If you don't see it, click the queue icon (it looks like a list) in the top right corner of the player.
Right-click any song in the queue. A menu appears with options including "Remove from Queue". Click that option. The song disappears immediately. Continue right-clicking and removing songs until the queue is empty. On the web player, you may also see an X button next to each song that you can click directly.
What happens when you clear the queue
Clearing the queue only affects what plays next — it does not change your playlists, liked songs, or any saved content. Songs you remove from the queue remain in your library and playlists exactly as they were.
Once the queue is empty, Spotify will either stop playing or move to the next song in whatever playlist or album you're listening to, depending on your settings. If you had shuffle or repeat turned on, those settings stay active even after you clear the queue.
Why your queue might be full
Spotify adds songs to your queue when you tap "Go to Song" on a track, when you use voice commands, or when other people add songs to a shared queue on the same device. If you've been listening for a while without clearing it, the queue can grow to dozens of songs without you realizing.
Some users also add songs to the queue intentionally to create a temporary playlist without saving it. If you're not sure how songs got there, clearing the queue is harmless — you can always add them back or find them in your playlists later.
Alternatives to clearing the queue
If you only want to skip ahead without removing songs, tap the next track button (the forward arrow) to jump to the next song in the queue. This leaves the queue intact but moves past songs you don't want to hear right now.
You can also create a new playlist instead of using the queue. Playlists let you save a set of songs permanently, and you can edit them anytime. If you find yourself clearing the queue often, building a playlist of songs you actually want to hear might be faster than managing the queue each time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing the queue delete songs from my playlists?
No. The queue is temporary and separate from your playlists and library. Removing a song from the queue does not affect any playlists, liked songs, or saved content. The song remains in your library and will still appear in any playlists it belongs to.
Can I clear the entire queue at once?
Spotify does not have a "clear all" button. You must remove songs individually by swiping left on mobile or right-clicking on desktop. For a typical queue of 10 to 20 songs, this takes less than a minute.
What if I accidentally remove a song from the queue?
If you removed a song by mistake, you can add it back by searching for it and tapping the three-dot menu, then selecting "Add to Queue". The song will appear at the end of your queue. There is no undo button, but re-adding songs is quick.
Does the queue save when I close Spotify?
No. When you close the app or stop playing, the queue clears automatically. The next time you open Spotify and play a song, you start with a fresh queue. This is why clearing the queue manually only matters if you want a clean queue while you're currently listening.
Can other people add songs to my queue?
Yes, if you're using a shared device or have enabled group session mode, other people can add songs to the queue. You can remove those songs the same way you remove any other queue item — swipe left on mobile or right-click on desktop.