How to Clear Your Spotify Queue

When was the last time you checked your folders and queue in Spotify? Do you have extensive playlists with many songs that you don’t even remember when you liked them? If so, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

This article takes you through Spotify’s queue’s functionality and, more importantly, how to clear it from all unnecessary tracks and playlists. If you’re dreaming of an uninterrupted music flow that combines the best genres and artists, you now have a chance to make it happen.

Note: Spotify Queue only works on Premium Plans. The free plan does not include Queue capabilities.

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue on Android

After years of using Spotify, the music you hear might veer further away from your tastes. Sure, you can delete your profile and start anew, but isn’t it better to clean up the mess and leave only a few playlists with music you love? Clearing your queue is the right way to go. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open “Spotify.”
   
2. Play a song and ensure you are on the current playback screen.
3. Click on the song playing at the bottom.
   
4. On the Playlist screen, tap on the “Queue” icon (a three-line icon with an oval top line) in the lower right corner.
   
5. In the “Next…” list, mark all the songs you want to remove.
   
6. After selecting songs, tap on the “Remove” option that appears in the bottom left corner.
   
7. All previously marked songs are now removed from the Queue list.
   

Your Spotify Queue is now cleared unless you left a couple in the list. On Android, there is no way to bulk-delete the Queue list. Your Queue is now ready to accept songs you want to include to personalize your listening pleasure.

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue on an iPhone/iPad

The easiest way to use Spotify is through the mobile app on your iPhone. But when it comes to clearing your queue, Spotify doesn’t allow you to remove songs in bulk. Here’s how to delete a song from your queue on your iPhone:

1. Open your Spotify queue by tapping on the three-line icon in the lower right corner.
   
2. Mark the circle next to the song’s name.
   
3. Once you’ve marked all the songs, click on the Remove button in the lower-left corner.
   

Now that you have your queue cleaned, maybe it’s the right time to go through all your playlists and remove the ones that are either outdated or too nostalgic. Here’s how you can delete old playlists on Spotify:

1. Open the Spotify app.
2. Go to playlists.
3. Click on the three-dot icon on the playlist.
4. Select Delete Playlist.

Now, if you’re like most Spotify users, you have a few songs that you listen to while skipping the rest. If that’s the case, try to reorganize your queue playlist and change the song order. It’s very frustrating when you know that you want to skip most of your tracks or albums. That’s why Spotify allows you to reorganize your queue list to make the most of it.

You can rearrange the order of tracks when you tap and hold the three-line icon and drop songs wherever they make sense. Once you reorder songs by age, genre, or artist, you’ll enjoy those songs a lot more. Also, your playlist will sound refreshed, and you might even discover some latest music.

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue on Android

Clearing a Spotify queue on an Android phone is a relatively straightforward process. Here’s how it works:

1. Open the Spotify app on Android.
   
2. Tap on the song currently playing.
   
3. Go to the playback screen.
   
4. Open your Spotify queue by tapping on the three-line icon in the lower-right corner.
   
5. Mark the circle next to the song’s name.
   
6. Once you’ve marked all the songs, click on the Remove button in the lower-left corner.
   

Now that you’ve cleared your queue, you’ll have to engage in looking for your music and sharing hearts for your favorite tracks. You can even create a playlist with your all-time favorite hits. If you’re interested, do the following:

1. Click on the Your Library icon.
   
2. Select Music and Playlists.
   
3. Click on Create playlist and name it.
   
4. Click Create to confirm.
   

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue on Windows and Mac

Clearing up your Spotify queue is an uncomplicated process that will only take a few minutes of your time, especially if you’re using Spotify on a computer. Fortunately, the desktop version comes with a Clear button that deletes all your queue songs in one click.

 Here’s how you can clear the Spotify queue using Windows and Mac:

1. Open the Spotify app.
   
2. Click on the Queue button located in the lower right corner that looks like a three-line icon.
   
3. Below your Now Playing section, you’ll see the Clear button. Click on it.
   
4. Should you want to remove songs individually, you’ll have to right-click on each one separately and click Remove from Queue.
   

When there are no songs in the queue, you won’t see the Clear button. However, if you’re really into clearing out your profile, you can also clean your Spotify recently played history, as shown in this section below.

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue on Chromebook

Using the Spotify app on Chromebook is very straightforward. If you’ve decided to clear your Spotify queue, all it takes is a few clicks:

1. Open the Spotify app on Android.
   
2. Tap on the song currently playing and go to the playback screen.
   
3. Open your Spotify queue by tapping on the three-line icon in the lower-right corner.
   
4. Mark the circle next to the song’s name.
   
5. Once you’ve marked all the songs, click on the Remove button.
   

How to Clear Your Spotify Listening History

When you need a clean slate on Spotify and wish to delete all unnecessary clutter, you can do it by removing your listening history. This feature is available only if you’re using the desktop version, and you won’t be able to see it on your phone:

1. Open Spotify.
   
2. From the left menu, click on Recently Played.
   
3. When you bring your cursor above the album or podcast, click on the three-dot icon.
   
4. Select Remove from Recently Played.
   
5. Repeat this until you have a clear Recently Played tab.

Sadly, there’s no way to remove all items from this folder at once, but if you’re decisive enough, you can empty the folder in one go.

How to Clear Your Up Next on Spotify

If you’ve marked songs with Up Next, they’ll end up on every playlist you make. That’s why you’re better off with a designated playlist that will be packed with your all-time favorites.

Here’s how to clear your queue and start afresh:

1. Open the Spotify app.
   
2. Click on the Queue button located in the lower right corner that looks like a three-line icon.
   
3. Below your Now Playing section, you’ll see the Clear button. Click on it.
   

How to Clear Your Spotify Queue Using the Web Player

From the Spotify web player, you can successfully manage your queue. When you open it, it’s possible to see the whole list with previously played and future tracks, but there’s no option to delete all the songs. All you can do is remove them individually.

Additional FAQs

Managing your Spotify playlist is essential to how well you enjoy the platform. Here are the answers to more questions we’ve been asked about the Spotify queue.

How can I remove a song from my queue?

Follow the directions shown above to remove a song from your queue. The process is straightforward as Spotify wants to create a platform that’s intuitive and simple.

How do I edit my queue on Spotify?

Changing the order of songs in the queue is based on a drag-and-drop principle. This way, you can always move the songs you like or dislike. You can rearrange the tracks at any time, and Spotify will immediately change their position in the queue.

Do I have to have a premium subscription to use the Spotify queue?

Yes. Users who don’t see the Queue option when selecting the menu will need to upgrade to one of the Spotify premium plans to use the feature.

If you already have Premium Spotify, but do not see the Queue selection, it may be because Spotify is still testing features and may have removed it. Per Spotify, your only option to recover the Queue feature is to create a new account and hope it appears. Of course, you can transfer all of your songs and playlists to the new account; follow the steps here to transfer your Spotify content.

What’s the difference between a Playlist and a Queue?

A Spotify playlist allows users to curate the music they’d like to listen to by adding songs. You can choose to Shuffle play those songs or listen to them in order.

A Spotify queue, on the other hand, allows you to choose which songs you’d like to hear first. You can queue the next song or playlist you’d like to hear without having to edit a playlist or tap the Skip button over and over again.

Music Keeps the World Spinning

If you’re decisive enough, Spotify allows you to remove everything you dislike from your profile to create the perfect music flow. And once you have all the music you like, you’re ready to start your morning run or drive to work with the right tunes.

Now that you know more about managing your queue on Spotify and how to remove redundant content, you’ll customize your profile to suit your needs. Plus, you’ll know how to clear a queue or add new songs on various devices.

How often do you clean your Spotify playlists? Have you ever cleaned your queue? Tell us more in the comments section below.