Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming service with rich features. One of the fascinating features of Spotify is the Discover Weekly playlist which creates a playlist of personalized music tracks based on your listening habits. If you have loved your Discover Weekly playlists of the past and want to listen to them, then you might have tried to find them but could not. In this blog, we will help you to see past Discover Weekly playlists on Spotify.
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What’s Needed
To see past Discover Weeklys on Spotify, you will need a computer or mobile device with an active internet connection, a Spotify premium account, and the Spotify mobile or desktop application.
What should I pay attention to?
Before proceeding, please make sure that you have an active Spotify Premium subscription since the Discover Weekly playlist is a premium feature only. Moreover, if you signed up for Spotify using Facebook, you need to change your password to be able to use your email address and password to login to the Spotify account. You should also make sure that your Spotify account is synced with your Facebook account or Spotify email address.
Method 1: Using Spotify Desktop Application
Spotify desktop application provides an easy method to view past Discover Weekly playlists. Follow the steps below:
1. Open the Spotify desktop application on your computer.
2. Click on "Made for you" in the left sidebar menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Discover Weekly" playlist section.
4. Click on the "See all" option on the right side of the "Discover Weekly" section.
5. Here you will see all your past Discover Weekly playlists that you can play or save.
Method 2: Using the Playlist Link
If you have saved the link of your past Discover Weekly playlist, then you can access it easily using the link. Follow the steps below:
1. Open any web browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. Enter the link of your past Discover Weekly playlist in the search bar. The link should be in the format "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/xxxxxxxxxxxxx” where xxxxxxxxxxxxx is the unique identifier of your playlist.
3. Press Enter and your past Discover Weekly playlist will be displayed. You can play or save it for future listening.
Method 3: Using Spotify Web Player
If you do not have access to the Spotify desktop application, you can also use the Spotify web player to see your past Discover Weekly playlists. Follow the steps below:
1. Open any web browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. Enter the Spotify website "open.spotify.com" in the search bar and press Enter.
3. Login to your Spotify account using your email and password or Facebook account.
4. Click on "Made for you" in the left sidebar menu.
5. Scroll down to the "Discover Weekly" playlist section.
6. Click on the "See all" option on the right side of the "Discover Weekly" section.
7. Here you will see all your past Discover Weekly playlists. You can play or save them for future listening.
Why can’t I see my past Discover Weeklys?
1. Inactive premium subscription: The Discover Weekly playlists are a premium feature only. If your premium subscription has expired, you will not be able to access your previous playlists.
Fix: Renew your premium subscription to access your past Discover Weeklys.
2. No synced account: If your Spotify account is not synced with your Facebook account or email address, you will not be able to access past Discover Weekly playlists.
Fix: Sync your Spotify account with your Facebook account or email address.
3. Using free version: The Discover Weekly playlists are exclusive to premium subscribers only. If you are using the free version of Spotify, you will not have access to your past playlists.
Fix: Upgrade to the premium version of Spotify to access past playlists.
Suggestions
Always make sure that you have an active premium subscription to enjoy the Discover Weekly playlists as they are exclusive to premium users only. You can save any past playlist of interest and listen to them at any time you want. Furthermore, maintain a synced Spotify account for easy access to past playlists.
FAQs
Q: How often does the Discover Weekly playlist update?
A: The Discover Weekly playlist updates every Monday with new music tracks based on your listening habits.
Q: How many songs are in the Discover Weekly playlist?
A: The Discover Weekly playlist consists of 30 songs.
Q: Can I download my past Discover Weekly playlist for offline listening?
A: Yes, you can download your Discover Weekly playlist for offline listening. Use the download option available on the playlist.
Q: Can I share my past Discover Weekly playlist with my friends?
A: Yes, you can share your past Discover Weekly playlist with your friends by copying the link and sharing it with them.
Q: How far back can I see my past Discover Weekly playlists?
A: You can see your past Discover Weekly playlists as far back as eight weeks. Anything further back than that is not accessible on Spotify.
Conclusion
Spotify is a great platform with features that offer an excellent music listening experience. The Discover Weekly playlist is one of the essential features that help you enjoy personalized music based on your listening habits. In this blog, we have provided three methods to see past Discover Weekly playlists on Spotify. You can use these methods to access your previous playlists and enjoy listening to your favorite tracks. Always remember to have an active subscription to enjoy and access past playlists.