How Do I Make My Spotify Playlist Private on My PC?
While the idea of Spotify might be to share playlists with friends and family whenever you come across something that might appeal, sometimes you also want to keep things private. Spotify has removed the truly private option on the desktop app, but you can hide the playlist so friends can only see what you’re listening to via Friend Activity. Here’s how to hide a Spotify playlist using the Spotify desktop app.
How Do I Make My Spotify Playlist Private on My Phone?
If you want to make a Spotify playlist private, you need to set this up via the Spotify mobile app. Here’s what you need to do.
How to Set Up a Private Session on Spotify
If you only use the Spotify desktop app and still want to listen to one of your hidden playlists without anyone knowing what you’re playing, it’s possible to set up a private session to keep things extra secure. Here’s how to set up a private session.
Can Friends See Private Playlists on Spotify?
No. Once you have made a playlist private on the mobile app, your friends cannot see it. However, if you have only hidden it from your profile on the desktop app, they can. To circumvent this, turn on Private Session to stop them from seeing.
Can Others See My Spotify Playlist?
If your Spotify playlist is listed as Public, anyone viewing your Spotify profile can see it. If you make a playlist private via the mobile app, they cannot see it even if you are listening to it. Also, if you remove a playlist from your profile, it’s harder for the general public to view, but they can still see it if you are listening to it at the time.
