4 Workable Ways to Dislike a Song on Spotify

Way 1: Dislike a Song by Hiding It (Playlists & Radio)

Hiding a song is the best way to stop it from playing in playlists or radio, and it can also prevent it from appearing on Spotify for a month. The "Hide this in a playlist" option is specific to the playlist or radio session you are currently viewing. You can find it through the three dots button next to any song. When you hide a track, it does not remove it from other playlists, but it stops it in this playlist unless you choose "Don't suggest this song anywhere for 30 days" when prompted. This means you do not need to hide the song again elsewhere.

Once hidden, the song will be greyed out and unplayable in your playlist. Spotify will remember your choice and skip it in future plays, so you will not be bothered.

Step 1 Open Spotify and go to the playlist or radio station where the song is playing.

Step 2 Find the song you want to hide, then tap or click the three dots next to it.

Step 3 Select Hide song or Hide in this playlist, and Spotify will immediately remove it from that list.

Step 4 If prompted, confirm Don't suggest this song anywhere for 30 days so Spotify stops recommending it across playlists and radio stations.

Step 5 To undo it, open the playlist, tap or click the three dots at the top, and look for Hidden songs or Manage hidden songs.

Step 6 From the hidden songs list, tap or click the three dots again and choose Unhide to restore the song.

Way 2: Dislike a Song by Removing It (Playlists & Liked Songs)

Removing a song focuses on your own collection instead of playback behavior. It is useful when your playlists or Liked Songs no longer match your taste. To remove a track, open the playlist or your Liked Songs, tap the three dots next to the song, and choose Remove from this playlist or Remove from Liked Songs. If you have many songs to remove, you can select multiple tracks and delete them all at once.

Once removed, the tracks no longer appear in your playlist, but they may still appear elsewhere unless you hide them. This is a good way to clean up your library.

Step 1 Open Spotify and go to the playlist or Liked Songs section.

Step 2 Find the song you want to remove and tap or click the three dots next to it.

Step 3 Choose Remove from this playlist or Remove from Liked Songs.

Step 4 If you want to remove multiple songs at once, select several tracks (hold Shift on desktop or use Edit playlist on mobile), then choose Remove.

Step 5 The song will be removed from your playlist, but it may still appear in other playlists or in recommendations unless you hide it too.

Way 3: Dislike a Song by Blocking the Artist (Artist Pages)

Blocking an artist stops all their songs from playing across Spotify. This is useful when the same artist keeps showing up in playlists, radio, or recommendations. To block an artist, open their artist page, tap the three dots, and select Don't play this artist. This also applies to future releases, so you will not see new songs from the artist later. If you change your mind, you can turn the option off on the same artist page.

Step 1 Open Spotify and search for the artist you want to block.

Step 2 Open the artist's profile page from the search results.

Step 3 Tap or click the three dots near the top of the artist page.

Step 4 Select Don't play this artist, and Spotify will prevent their music from playing in your library and recommendations.

Step 5 Confirm the action in the pop-up prompt to finalize the block.

Step 6 To undo this, return to the artist page, tap or click the three dots again, and choose Allow to play this artist.

Way 4: Dislike a Song by Excluding It from Recommendations (Taste Profile)

Excluding a song from recommendations is more subtle. If you do not hate the song but do not want it affecting your algorithm, you can prevent it from shaping your recommendations. This is another listening behavior, like skips and repeats, and Spotify uses it to shape your taste profile for playlists like Discover Weekly and Release Radar over time. You may need to create a special playlist and add songs carefully, then select "Exclude from your taste profile." The effect is gradual, but it helps Spotify learn your real taste.

Step 1 Create a playlist called Disliked Songs or Exclude from Recommendations, and use it as a dedicated place for songs you don't want Spotify to recommend.

Step 2 Add any songs you dislike by tapping or clicking the three dots next to the track and selecting Add to playlist.

Step 3 Open the playlist and tap or click the three dots at the top.

Step 4 Select Exclude from your taste profile, which tells Spotify to stop using these songs when building your recommendations.

Step 5 To reverse it, open the playlist again, tap or click the three dots, and choose Include in your taste profile.

Pro Tip: Back Up Your Spotify Library by Converting Songs to MP3

Backing up your Spotify library is useful when you are cleaning up playlists or Liked Songs. It is a safety net, and it gives you access to your music outside Spotify.

To back up, use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, which supports output formats including MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AIFF, and FLAC. Choose a format, add tracks from playlists, albums, or artists, and start converting. ViWizard saves your music directly to your PC or Mac, and the files are no longer restricted by DRM. You can keep them on your hard drive or move them freely. The files also work on any device without the Spotify app or a Premium subscription.

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Step 1 Download and open ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, then sign in with your Spotify account when prompted.

Step 2 In the main window, use the left sidebar to browse your Spotify library, then locate the playlist or album you want to back up.

Step 3 Select the playlist, then click Add or drag the tracks into the conversion list.

Step 4 Open the Preferences menu from the top toolbar, then go to Conversion settings.

Step 5 Under Output Format, choose MP3, and adjust the bitrate or sample rate if needed, because higher settings improve quality but increase file size.

Step 6 Confirm the settings, then check the conversion list to ensure all tracks are included.

Step 7 Click Convert to start downloading and converting the songs.

Step 8 When the process finishes, click Open Output Folder to view your MP3 files.

Conclusion:

Disliking a song on Spotify can be done in different ways depending on what you want. If you only want to stop a track from playing in a specific playlist or radio station, hiding it is the easiest option. Removing a song is best when you want to clean up your playlists or Liked Songs. Blocking an artist stops their music from playing across Spotify, including future releases. If you want better recommendations, excluding songs from your taste profile is the most effective method.

Choose the method that matches your goal, and your listening experience will improve. And don't forget to use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to back up your library and keep your favorite tracks safe.