Spotify is preparing to bring a much-requested feature to its Android app: full management of playlist folders. Although playlist folders have existed on Spotify for over 15 years, allowing users to organize multiple playlists in nested folders, the ability to create or edit these folders has been confined to the desktop app. Now, code unearthed in the latest Spotify Android app version hints at upcoming support for creating, renaming, deleting, and moving playlists within folders directly from mobile devices.
This move closes a glaring gap between mobile and desktop platforms, especially since many Spotify users rely solely on smartphones and do not regularly access the desktop client. While Android users could previously view their playlist folders on mobile, they had to resort to hacks-like using the desktop website via a phone’s browser-to make any changes. The new Android update, spotted in version 9.1.34.12, contains code referencing folder creation, name editing, and even a warning prompt when deleting folders that contain multiple playlists.
The update also suggests users will be able to shift playlists between folders or move them back to their main library without leaving the mobile app. However, there is no official announcement yet, and no screenshots or design details have surfaced, so the release date remains unknown. Still, the Android user base can expect a significant boost in playlist management convenience, finally closing a long-standing feature gap.
Spotify’s playlist folders launched over 15 years ago, but the inability to manage them on mobile has been a frequent complaint. This update reflects Spotify’s gradual push to bring desktop-level features to mobile, following earlier launches like lossless audio streaming and improved playlist collaboration tools. Offering playlist folder management on Android complements Spotify’s broader effort to cater to users who treat their phones as their primary or only way to interact with the service.
Until now, Android users had to navigate clunky workarounds to organize their playlists, creating friction in what should be a streamlined music experience. Given Spotify’s global dominance in music streaming and the growing importance of mobile-first features, this update feels overdue but welcome. Anticipation now turns to when Spotify will enable this feature for all Android users, potentially signaling similar moves for iOS in the near future.
Spotify’s move to support playlist folder editing on Android could also impact independent artists and curators who manage numerous playlists, enhancing the service’s organizational flexibility on mobile. As competition from Apple Music and other platforms intensifies-with both enhancing their mobile app capabilities-Spotify’s catch-up in this aspect is necessary to retain power users and enthusiasts who demand robust playlist control no matter where they listen.
