Duplicate songs can show up in your Spotify playlists without you noticing. They can appear more often if you add a favorite track multiple times or rely on shuffle mode. (Not sure if your playlist has duplicates? Here's how to check.)
You don't have to let repeated songs mess up your playlists or make your library messy. We've put together simple ways to find, remove, and prevent duplicates in Spotify.
A couple of things to keep in mind: duplicates usually won't appear in your Liked Songs playlist or other personalized playlists created by Spotify. Also, whenever you try to add a song that's already in a playlist, you'll see an "Already added" prompt. You can then choose to add it anyway or skip it. The steps below work on phone, tablet, or computer, but it's usually easiest to manage duplicates on a computer, where you can clean up multiple duplicates at once.
Part 1. Why Duplicate Songs Appear in Spotify Playlists
Duplicate songs can appear in your playlists for the same reasons you might want to add them. You might love a track so much that you add it more than once, or place it in different parts of a playlist to match moods or transitions. That's why duplicates can feel annoying-they appear even when there's a reason behind them.
"Liking" a song won't create duplicates, because liked songs are meant to be unique. The only exception is if the track is a different version, like a live, remastered, or regional edition. You can fall in love with the same song twice, but only if it's a different edition, such as an album version versus a live version.
- You add different versions of the same song, so it can appear more than once in your playlist.
- You import playlists from other accounts or services, so songs you already have may show up again.
- You click "Add" by mistake, so the same song can be added twice.
- You want to hear a favorite song more often, so you add it multiple times on purpose.
- You repeat tracks to match moods or flow, so the playlist has duplicates in different sections.
- You fill out a playlist with repeats, so it becomes longer without finding new songs.
Part 2. How to Manually Remove Duplicate Songs from Spotify Playlists
Removing duplicates by hand means going through your playlists and deleting repeated tracks, even deciding which editions to keep or remove. On a computer, it's easier because you can sort songs by title, artist, or album and see more tracks at once. On a phone or tablet, it still works but requires more scrolling and attention.
Check and Remove Duplicates on Desktop
Step 1 Open the Spotify app on your Mac or PC.
Step 2 Expand your library and click on "Playlists" at the top to see all your playlists.
Step 3 Select the playlist you want to clean up.
Step 4 Click the "Sort" option at the top right. From here, you can view your playlist in a way that makes duplicates easier to spot.
Step 5 Under "Sort by," choose "Title" to arrange songs alphabetically. Under "View as," select "Compact" to hide album artwork for a cleaner view.
Step 6 Scroll through the playlist and look for songs with the same title, artist, or album.
Step 7 Right-click a duplicate track and select "Remove from this playlist."
Step 8 To remove multiple duplicates at once, hold Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac) and click each duplicate, then right-click and select "Remove from this playlist."
Step 9 Repeat until all duplicates are removed. Spotify will automatically sync the changes across your devices.
Check and Remove Duplicates on Mobile
Step 1 Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
Step 2 Tap "Your Library" at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3 Open the playlist you want to clean up.
Step 4 Swipe down to reveal options and tap "Sort," then choose "Title" to arrange songs alphabetically.
Step 5 Scroll through the playlist and look for consecutive duplicate songs.
For a few duplicates, remove them directly. For multiple duplicates, mark them first and remove them in "Edit" mode.
Step 6 Tap the three-dot menu next to a duplicate track.
Step 7 Select "Remove from this playlist."
Step 8 Repeat for each duplicate song. Changes will sync automatically across your devices.
Part 3. How to Automatically Remove Duplicate Songs from Spotify Playlists
To save time, tools like Spotify Dedup can scan your playlists, find repeated songs, and remove them in one go. This works well for long playlists or lots of duplicates. Keep in mind, though, that some tools may not catch different editions of the same song, like live or remastered versions.
Step 1 Open a web browser and go to https://spotify-dedup.com/.
Step 2 Click "Log in with Spotify" and enter your Spotify credentials to connect your account.
Step 3 Once logged in, Spotify Dedup will display playlists that contain duplicate songs.
Step 4 Select the playlist you want to clean up.
Step 5 Click "Remove duplicates from this playlist," and the tool will delete all duplicate tracks automatically.
Step 6 Open Spotify and check the playlist to confirm the duplicates have been removed.
Part 4. How to Prevent Duplicate Songs from Being Added to Spotify Playlists
The easiest way to avoid duplicates is to stop them before they appear. Spotify will show an "Already added" message if a song is already in your playlist. You can then choose to add it again or skip it, keeping your playlists tidy from the start.
Add and Prevent Duplicates on Desktop
Step 1 Open the Spotify app on your Mac or PC.
Step 2 Go to the playlist you want to manage.
Step 3 Search for the song you want to add.
Step 4 Click the "Add" button next to the track.
Step 5 If the song is already in the playlist, Spotify will show an "Already added" prompt.
Step 6 You can choose "Add anyway" if you want the duplicate, or "Don't add" to prevent it.
Step 7 If you accidentally choose "Add anyway," you can undo it by pressing Ctrl + Z (PC) or Command + Z (Mac), so the duplicate is removed.
Step 8 Check your playlist regularly, so any potential duplicates are caught early.
Part 5. How to Export Spotify Playlists Without Any Duplicate Songs
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Step 1 Download ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac, then run the installer and follow the prompts to set it up.
Step 2 Open ViWizard and sign in to your Spotify account. You can browse your playlists, albums, or favorite tracks directly inside the app.
Step 3 Click the "+" button to select the songs, albums, or playlists you want to download.
Step 4 If you want, go to Menu > Preferences > Conversion to choose a format like MP3. You can also adjust options such as bitrate or sample rate for higher quality.
Step 5 Click Convert to start downloading and converting your music. The app will process all the tracks automatically.
Step 6 Monitor the progress, then open the output folder when the process is finished to find your downloaded files.
Conclusion
In this post, we have introduced effective methods for checking and eliminating duplicate tracks, allowing you to streamline your playlists and enhance your listening experience on Spotify. If you want to download your favorite playlists from Spotify without Premium, consider using our ViWizard Spotify Music Converter!
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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