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How to Delete a Playlist on YouTube

Have too many playlists? Removing one from your computer or phone is easy

By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 6, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email YouTube Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating

What to Know

Desktop: Library > VIEW FULL PLAYLIST > menu > Delete playlist.Android: Library > tap playlist > menu > Delete playlist > DELETE.iOS: Library > tap playlist > trash icon > DELETE. This article details how to delete a playlist on YouTube. You can permanently delete one you've created and remove from your library a playlist you've added from another user. The instructions work for all desktop browsers and the mobile app for Android, iOS, and iPadOS.

How Do I Delete a Playlist From YouTube on My Computer

Open the playlist's settings to find the Delete playlist option. It's how you remove the playlists you've created. Open Library by selecting it from the left panel. If you don't have the page open, you can follow this link to go directly to your YouTube Library. Scroll down to the Playlists section, and select VIEW FULL PLAYLIST below the one you want to delete. Locate the summary section on the left, under the playlist's title, open the three-dot menu and choose Delete playlist. Don't see this option? You probably selected the playlist title or thumbnail in the previous step. Repeat step 2, and be sure to choose the correct link. Select DELETE to confirm.

How Do I Delete a Playlist From YouTube in the App

The YouTube app works much like the desktop website, but the menu options are in different places.
Tap Library from the bottom menu bar. Scroll to Playlists, and tap the one you're going to delete. On Android, select the three-dot menu at the top right, and choose Delete playlist. On iOS or iPadOS, tap the trash can icon. Confirm the prompt by tapping DELETE.

Can' t Delete a YouTube Playlist

There's a playlist-like collection called Watch later in every YouTube account that appears to be a playlist, but it's built-in, so you can't delete it. You can add videos to it, but you can't delete the entire collection. If you want to remove watch later videos, the best thing you can do is to delete the videos you've already watched. Look for Remove watched videos from the menu in that playlist (step 3 above). Other playlists you might struggle to remove are ones that you've added to your library from another user. If Delete playlist is missing when you complete the above steps, select the playlist button on the left instead of the menu button at step 3, then select Remove from Library.

Alternatives to Deleting a Playlist

Deleting a whole YouTube playlist is permanent. You can always rebuild it later, but you don't want to make that mistake if you have a lot of videos saved. Here are two options to avoid immediately erasing all those videos:

Merge Playlists

If you'd rather all the playlist's videos be in a different playlist, YouTube provides such an option. It's called Add all to, and when you select it, all the videos from one playlist will be copied to a different playlist. For example, maybe you've been unwittingly editing two different playlists at various times because they have a similar name, but now you want to merge them. Everything from the first playlist will go into the second one, and then you can delete the first to avoid confusion in the future. Repeat steps 1-3 of the desktop directions above to merge playlists. In step 3, instead of removing the playlist, choose Add all to, and select where to copy the videos.

Remove Specific Videos Only

An alternative solution to slimming down your playlists is to remove individual videos out of them. There are a couple of ways to do this: Repeat the first two steps above, and when you see the list of videos, use the three-dot menu next to the video to find the Remove from option.Visit the video's regular streaming page, select SAVE, and remove the check from the box next to the playlist name. Or, from the app, tap-and-hold Save/Saved and remove the check. Android users have one more step: tap Done. FAQ How do I add videos to my YouTube playlists? Under the video, select Save. All of your playlists will appear as options in the pop-up menu. You also have the option to create a new YouTube playlist. How do I reverse a YouTube playlist? Install the Reverse YouTube Playlist extension for Google Chrome to add a reverse button to your playlists. You can also select the three dots beside each video from your library to manually change their order. How do I share a YouTube playlist? Start the playlist, then copy the URL in the address bar and paste the link wherever you want. To allow someone else to add videos from your Library, select the three dots under the playlist and choose Collaborate. How do I download a YouTube playlist? You can download YouTube videos with YouTube Premium. The option to download videos appears under the video player. You can also download YouTube videos on Android with third-party apps. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Merge Playlists on Spotify How to Clear a YouTube Queue With Chromecast on Android How to Make a Playlist on Your iPad How to Remove a Video From YouTube How to Make a Playlist on TikTok Search History: How to View or Delete It How to Make a Playlist on Spotify How to Make a YouTube Music Playlist How to Make a Playlist in Windows Media Player 11 How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Delete Albums on Facebook How to Share Videos on YouTube How to Share a Spotify Playlist Can You Delete the Apps That Come With the iPhone? How to Delete a Blank Page in Word How to Use Apple Music on iPhone and iPad Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies