Many Spotify users feel restricted when it comes to navigating and organizing their music libraries. One particular limitation is the inability to have multiple playlists open at once. This can be frustrating, especially if you want to compare songs or move tracks between playlists.
Thankfully, there are some tricks and workarounds that can help you open multiple playlists simultaneously. In this blog, we’ll share several methods to help you achieve this.
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What’s Needed
To implement these methods, you will need:
- A Spotify Premium account
- A device with internet access
- The Spotify app installed on the device
What should I pay attention to?
Before we proceed to the methods, there are a few things you need to keep in mind:
- You can only use one device at a time to access your Spotify Premium account. If you log in to another device, the playback on the previous device will be paused.
- If you exceed the number of devices allowed for your Spotify account, you won’t be able to access your account on additional devices.
- If you play songs on a playlist while another playlist is open, the new tracks will replace the ones in the open playlist.
Method 1: Use Two Browsers or Windows
This method involves opening two separate browser windows or using a browser and separate Spotify desktop app. You can then load one playlist on each window to compare or move tracks between them.
Steps:
- Open the Spotify app or website on one browser window or tab.
- Open the Spotify app or website on another browser window or tab.
- Sign in to each window or tab with the same account.
- Load a different playlist on each window or tab.
Method 2: Use the Web Player and Desktop App
This method involves playing a playlist on the Spotify web player and another one on the Spotify desktop app. The web player is a lightweight version of the app that can run in a browser window, while the desktop app offers more functionality and features.
Steps:
- Open the Spotify web player on a browser window or tab.
- Sign in to your account on the web player.
- Click on the playlist you want to play.
- Open the Spotify desktop app on your computer.
- Sign in to your account on the desktop app.
- Find the playlist you want to play on the app and click on it.
Method 3: Use the Mobile App and Desktop App
This method involves playing one playlist on the Spotify mobile app and another on the desktop app. The mobile app offers a convenient way to listen to music while on the go, while the desktop app offers more features and control.
Steps:
- Open the Spotify mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Sign in to your account on the mobile app.
- Find the playlist you want to play on the app and click on it.
- Open the Spotify desktop app on your computer.
- Sign in to your account on the desktop app.
- Find the playlist you want to play on the app and click on it.
Method 4: Use the Tabs in your Browser
This method involves using separate browser tabs to open multiple playlists. You can then switch between the tabs to compare tracks or transfer them between playlists.
Steps:
- Open the Spotify app or website on your browser.
- Sign in to your account.
- Load a playlist on one tab.
- Click on the ‘+’ icon on the tab to open a new tab.
- Load another playlist on the new tab.
- Click on each tab to switch between the playlists.
Why can’t I have multiple playlists open on Spotify?
1. The Spotify app is designed to play one playlist at a time. This is why it’s not possible to open multiple playlists in the same window or tab.
2. It’s a technical limitation that could affect the quality of the user experience if not managed properly.
3. It’s also an intentional design choice to encourage users to use playlists as a way to organize and categorize their music collection.
FAQs
Q: Can I create a new playlist while having multiple playlists open?
A: Yes, you can create a new playlist while having multiple playlists open. Simply click on the ‘+’ icon next to the ‘Your Library’ section and select ‘New Playlist’ from the dropdown menu.
Q: Can I control the playback of each playlist separately?
A: Yes, you can control the playback of each playlist separately by clicking on the different tabs or windows. You can pause, skip, or replay tracks on each playlist without affecting the others.
Q: Can I move tracks between playlists while having them both open?
A: Yes, you can move tracks between playlists while having them both open. Simply click and drag the tracks you want to transfer from one playlist to the other.
Q: Can I collaborate on two playlists at once with my friend?
A: Yes, you can collaborate on two playlists at once with your friend. Simply go to the Collaborative section of each playlist and share it with your friend. They can then access and edit the playlist from their own device.
Q: Can I download tracks from both playlists simultaneously?
A: No, you can only download tracks from one playlist at a time. To download tracks from another playlist, you will need to switch to that playlist and download the tracks separately.
Conclusion
While Spotify doesn’t offer a direct way to have multiple playlists open at the same time, these methods provide ways to achieve it. You can use different combinations of the web player, desktop app, and mobile app along with multiple windows or tabs to access multiple playlists.
We hope this blog has helped you figure out how to use Spotify more efficiently. Keep in mind that having too many playlists open at once could slow down your device and affect the overall performance, so be mindful of the number of playlists you have open at any given time.