Solved: How to Change Order of Songs on Spotify

Part 1. Can You Change the Order of Songs in a Spotify Playlist?

Of course, once you start building playlists — or perhaps you already have dozens — you'll want to keep them organized. One easy way to do that is by rearranging the songs so they play the way you want.

If it's a playlist you created, you're in control. On desktop, just drag and drop. On mobile, you'll need a Premium plan to make changes — free users can only shuffle playlists and don't get manual playback options. Custom order is one of those Premium perks, along with on-demand listening.

But if the playlist was made by Spotify — like Discover Weekly or Hot Hits — you can't change the order, even with Premium. If you want control, the best move is to create a new playlist using the "Add to Other Playlist" feature. From there, it's yours to edit. One thing to watch for: make sure the playlist is set to Custom Order. If it's sorting by artist or date added, drag-and-drop won't work. This mostly applies to the desktop app, but it's a quick fix either way.

Part 2. Why Are My Spotify Playlists in a Random Order?

Sometimes, your Spotify playlists don't play in the order you expect. Instead, songs jump around or new tracks pop up in strange places.

This usually happens because of the "Enhanced" feature. When it's on, recommended songs are added into your playlist every two songs, marked with a sparkle icon, to keep things fresh. Free users get an extra twist — on mobile, playlists often play in shuffle mode only, and extra suggested songs under "We add" can add even more randomness. While you can disable Enhanced anytime, Spotify still adds suggested songs without asking on the free tier. It can be very frustrating.

If your playlist looks random, check the sort settings too. Even if you arranged it on desktop, the mobile app might not be synced yet and could still show it sorted by artist, date, or title instead of your custom order. To keep it in default or custom order, turn off Enhanced, set sorting to Custom Order, and if you want full control on mobile, a Premium subscription helps a lot.

Part 3. How to Change the Song Order in a Spotify Playlist on Mobile

When it comes to organizing your Spotify playlists on desktop, you have two powerful options: sorting and customizing.

Option 1: Sort the Songs in a Playlist (for both Listener playlists and Personalized playlists)

Sorting lets you arrange songs by criteria like title, artist, or date added. It's perfect for a fast reorder based on specific attributes. This applies to every playlist.

1. Open the Spotify app on your computer and make sure you're logged in.
2. In the left sidebar, expand your library and click on the playlist you want to reorganize.



3. Once open, you'll see columns at the top representing different ways to organize your songs.
4. Click on a column header like Title, Album, Date added, or Duration (clock icon) to sort.



5. Clicking once sorts in ascending order; clicking again reverses it.



6. For more sorting choices, click the current sorting option (e.g., Title) with the "Chevron down" icon (▼) at the top-right. This opens the "Sort by" menu, where you can select Custom order, Title, Artist, Album, Date added, or Duration.

Note: A small green arrow next to your selected sorting option shows the current order. Click the column header again to reverse it.

Option 2: Customize the Song Order in a Playlist (for Listener playlists only)

Customizing gives you full control over song order. With drag-and-drop, you can position songs exactly where you want. This option is only available for playlists you created. To customize a Spotify-curated playlist, add those songs to a new playlist first.

1. Open the Spotify app on your computer.
2. Select the playlist you want to customize.
3. Click the current sorting option with the "Chevron down" icon (▼) at the top.
4. Select "Custom order" from the "Sort by" menu. Your songs will now be arranged in the order you added them, allowing full customization.



5. Scroll through your playlist to find songs to move. For large playlists, use the search tool next to sorting options.
6. Click and drag a song to your desired position within the playlist.



7. To move multiple songs, hold the "Ctrl" key (or "Cmd" on Mac) while selecting, then drag and drop them together. Watch for the green line and song info while dragging to place songs precisely.



8. To keep your custom order visible, make sure "Custom order" is selected in sorting. Other sorting options will appear greyed out—just leave them as is.

Part 4. How to Change the Song Order in a Spotify Playlist on Desktop

What if you want to change song order on mobile? While not as straightforward as desktop, it's still possible—though customizing on mobile is a Premium-only feature. Free users can only shuffle playlists.

Option 1: Customize the Song Order in a Playlist (Premium Users Only)

1. Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
2. Tap "Your Library" on the main screen.
3. Tap the "Playlists" bubble near the top to see your playlists.
4. Select the playlist you want to customize.
5. Tap the "More options" button (three dots) on the playlist page.
6. Scroll down and tap "Edit."
7. Hold and drag songs individually to your preferred position.
8. When finished, tap "Save" at the top-right.

Option 2: Sort the Songs in a Playlist (Premium Users Only)

On mobile, you can also sort playlists to view or stream songs in various orders—similar to desktop sorting—but this won't enable full custom ordering.

1. Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
2. Choose the playlist you want to sort.
3. Swipe down slightly to reveal the "Sort" option.
4. Tap "Sort" to access sorting choices like Title, Artist, Album, Recently Added, and Custom order (if enabled on desktop).

Bonus Tip: How to Convert a Spotify Playlist to MP3

While editing playlists might not be the primary focus here, we've explored methods for sorting and customizing song orders to suit your preferences. However, there's one precaution worth noting for all users.

All the songs accessible in your playlists are available for streaming, but there's a chance they could disappear or become unavailable one day, potentially altering your playlist order. To ensure uninterrupted access and control over your music, downloading them with a Premium subscription is a reliable option.

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