Why My Spotify Songs Disappeared and How to Fix Them

Part 1. Why Spotify Songs Go Missing

Spotify songs can disappear for many reasons. Sometimes they are still saved in your account, but just not showing up. Whatever the cause, the frustration is real.

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  Songs Missing Due to App Updates or Glitches

  After an update, some songs or playlists may suddenly vanish. This usually happens because the update caused a small glitch or the app did not finish syncing. Restarting Spotify or reinstalling it often brings everything back.

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  Songs Missing Due to Licensing Issues

  Spotify does not own most of the music it streams. It relies on licenses from labels and artists, and when those licenses expire or change, the track may be removed. This is the most common reason songs go missing, and it is something you cannot control.

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  Songs Missing Due to Show Settings

  Sometimes the track still appears in Your Library but is greyed out and unplayable until the licensing issue is resolved. During this time, Spotify may hide unavailable or removed tracks instead of showing them, so you may not see them in your playlists.

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  Songs Missing Due to Filter Options

  Sometimes songs are not actually missing but filtered out. If you use filters in Liked Songs, such as Dance, K-pop, or similar options, Spotify may hide songs that do not match the selected category. This often makes it seem like songs are missing. If your playlists also seem to be gone, filters in Your Library like Downloaded, Artists, or Albums may be active. When these filters are applied, playlists may not appear until the filters are cleared.

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  Songs Missing Due to Account Issues

  This mainly affects downloaded songs. If your subscription ends, your account may lose access to some features, including offline downloads. Your downloaded songs may be removed, while other saved songs usually stay. It may look like Spotify deleted your music, but it is usually just a temporary restriction.

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  Songs Missing Due to Syncing Errors

  If you use Spotify on multiple devices, your library may not sync correctly. You might add songs on your phone but not see them on your computer. This happens when devices are not fully synced. Since Spotify relies on an internet connection to sync your library, your devices should stay online.

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  Songs Missing Due to Third-Party Interference

  Devices or apps connected to Spotify can sometimes change your library without you knowing. If others have access to your account, accidental changes are common, including reordering songs, removing tracks, or other unexpected behavior.

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  Songs Missing Due to Storage or Low Space

  Downloaded songs need space on your device. If your device is low on storage, Spotify may remove downloaded tracks to free up space. While this seems rare, it does happen sometimes.

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  Songs Missing Due to Cleared Data or Accidental Removal

  Uninstalling Spotify, clearing app data, or deleting downloads will remove your offline music. In the process, Spotify may also delete the stored files. This often happens when people try to troubleshoot issues or free up space.

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  Songs Missing Due to the Playlist Itself

  Collaborative playlists allow anyone to add or remove songs, so if someone deletes a track, it disappears for everyone. Spotify's curated playlists also change over time, so songs may be removed or replaced. This can make it feel like your music is disappearing, even though the playlist is just updating.

Part 2. How to Fix Spotify Songs Disappeared from a Playlist

If your playlist is missing songs, it is often caused by simple settings or sync problems. If the songs are no longer available, these steps will not bring them back. In that case, you may need to wait for Spotify to add them again, or use ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder to download the songs from other platforms and add them to Spotify as local files.

Step 1: Check whether the songs were removed or just hidden

In many cases, songs seem to be missing because they are unavailable rather than fully removed. This often happens due to licensing or regional limits. If a song is still listed in the playlist but appears greyed out, it means Spotify cannot stream it right now. Sometimes the track returns later, but it may also be uploaded again under a new link. When that happens, the old version stays unavailable and you need to add the new one manually.

Step 2: Clear any active filters in the playlist

Spotify lets you filter playlists and Liked Songs by genre, mood, decade, or search terms, especially on mobile. If a filter is active, it can hide songs and make them look missing. Check the search or filter bar at the top of the playlist and clear all filters. Once cleared, the full list of songs should show again.

Step 1 Open the playlist.

Step 2 Look for the search bar or filter option at the top.

Step 3 Clear any text in the search bar.

Step 4 Clear any active filter to show the full playlist again.

Step 3: Show unavailable or greyed-out songs

If songs are hidden because they are unavailable, enabling the option to show unplayable tracks can help. On mobile, go to Settings > Content preferences, and turn on Show unplayable songs. There is no similar option on desktop, so this step must be done on mobile. This helps confirm whether the songs are still in the playlist but cannot be played.

Step 1 Open Spotify and go to Settings.

Step 2 Tap Content preferences.

Step 3 Turn on Show unplayable songs.

Step 4 Return to the playlist and check if greyed-out songs are visible now.

Step 4: Check your region and account settings

Some Spotify songs are only available in certain regions. If you recently traveled or used a VPN, your region settings may have changed. Also make sure you are logged into the correct account, not a different one by mistake. It is also important to confirm that your account is active and your subscription is in good standing, especially if you use offline downloads.

Step 1 Confirm you are logged into the correct Spotify account.

Step 2 Turn off any VPN and restart Spotify.

Step 3 Open Account Overview in a browser and check Your Plan.

Step 4 If your subscription ended, resubscribe and reopen Spotify.

Step 5: Add the missing songs again

If a song was removed and later added back under a new link, it will not return to your playlist on its own. Search for the song again, find the current version, and add it to the playlist. If you cannot remember which songs are missing, reviewing your listening history in Part 4 may help.

Step 1 Search for the missing song using the Spotify search bar.

Step 2 Find the latest version of the track if it was reuploaded.

Step 3 Add the song back to the playlist.

Step 6: Check if Spotify is playing on another device

Sometimes Spotify is still connected to another device, which can cause problems on your current one. Open Spotify Connect and remove any devices you no longer use, then switch playback to your own device. After that, changing your password can help prevent the issue from happening again.

Step 1 Open Spotify and go to Settings.

Step 2 Tap Devices Available or Connect to a device.

Step 3 Check if Spotify is playing on another device like a speaker or computer.

Step 4 If another device is active, switch playback back to your current device.

Step 5 Restart Spotify if the playlist still looks incomplete.

Part 3. How to Fix Spotify Playlists Disappeared

If songs or playlists have gone missing, there are ways to recover them. You may be able to restore them from your account or get them back by fixing sync issues.

Step 1: Check and clear filter options in Your Library

Your Library includes filters such as Albums, Playlists, Podcasts, Downloaded, and sorting options. If any filter is turned on, some playlists may be hidden. Clear all filters and return to the default view to make sure everything is visible.

Step 1 Open Your Library and select Playlists.

Step 2 Look for any search terms or filter options that may hide playlists.

Step 3 Clear the search box or reset the filter.

Step 4 Check again to see if the missing playlist returns.

Step 2: Make sure you are logged into the right account

Playlists are tied to your account, so using a different account will make them disappear. Check your profile and confirm that the email address and username match the account where the playlists were created.

Step 1 Open Spotify and tap your profile icon to confirm your username.

Step 2 Confirm you are logged into the account that originally saved the playlist.

Step 3 If you have multiple accounts, log out and log in to the correct one.

Step 4 Check Your Library again for the missing playlist.

Step 3: Check if you unfollowed the playlist

A playlist you followed can disappear if you accidentally unfollow it, which is common on mobile. Search for the playlist again or visit the creator's profile and follow it if needed.

Step 1 Search for the missing playlist in Spotify.

Step 2 Open the playlist page and look for the Follow button.

Step 3 If it shows Follow, tap it to restore the playlist to Your Library.

Step 4 Check Your Library again to confirm it appears.

Step 4: Check collaborative playlist changes

Collaborative playlists allow multiple people to edit them. If a shared playlist is missing or looks different, check with other collaborators to see if it was changed or removed.

Step 1 Open the playlist and check if it is marked as Collaborative.

Step 2 Ask the playlist contributors if any songs were removed.

Step 3 If songs were removed, ask a collaborator to restore them.

Step 4 If the playlist was removed, ask the creator to share it again.

Step 5: Check offline sync and storage problems

When using offline mode, playlists may not load correctly if there are sync or storage problems. Make sure your device has enough free space and that Spotify has permission to save files. Clearing the cache and downloading the playlist again often fixes the problem.

Step 1 Open Spotify and go to Settings > Storage to check your device space.

Step 2 Make sure you have enough storage for downloaded playlists.

Step 3 If the playlist was downloaded offline, turn Offline Mode off and back on.

Step 4 If sync failed, delete the downloaded playlist and download it again.

Part 4. How to Restore Disappeared Songs & Playlists on Spotify

If songs or playlists have gone missing, there are ways to recover them. You may be able to restore them from your account or get them back by fixing sync issues.

Option 1: Restore a Playlist from Your Account Page

If a playlist is missing, the first place to check is the Recover playlists feature on Spotify's website. Spotify saves deleted playlists for a limited time, so you may be able to restore it. If the playlist is still stored in your account history, you can restore it with just a few clicks.

Step 1 Go to the Spotify website and log in to your account.

Step 2 Open your Account page.

Step 3 Click Recover playlists in the menu.

Step 4 Look for the missing playlist in the list of deleted playlists.

Step 5 Click Restore next to the playlist title.

Step 6 Open Spotify again and check your playlist list. The restored playlist should appear, usually at the bottom.

Option 2: Recover Songs Using Spotify Data Download

Spotify keeps a record of what you listen to, and that history can help you find missing songs. Your recently played list may show tracks that are no longer in your library, making it easier to rebuild your playlist. In some cases, you may need to download your Spotify data to see a more complete listening history. If you find the songs in your history, you can re-add them to your library or playlist.

Step 1 Go to the Spotify Account Overview page and sign in.

Step 2 Open Privacy Settings in the sidebar.

Step 3 Scroll down to Download Your Data.

Step 4 Tick the box next to Account Data to include playlist information.

Step 5 Click Request Data.

Step 6 Confirm the request through the email Spotify sends you.

Step 7 Wait a few days for Spotify to prepare your data.

Step 8 Download the ZIP file from the email link.

Step 9 Open the file and find your playlist details to rebuild or re-add missing songs.

Part 5. How to Prevent Spotify Songs from Disappearing Again

Once your songs are back, you want to keep them that way. Building the habit of backing up your Spotify library can help prevent this issue from happening again. ViWizard Spotify Music Converter makes it easy to save your music as standard audio files and keep a backup on your device. Both Premium and free users can download Spotify tracks to your computer as MP3, WAV, M4A, M4B, AIFF, or FLAC. It also removes ads for free users and keeps the original audio quality.

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