This guide explains how to delete public or private YouTube playlists, whether you created them yourself or saved them from others using your mobile device or computer.
How to remove YouTube playlists
Follow these step-by-step methods to delete playlists on mobile or desktop.
Method 1: Using mobile
- Open the YouTube app. If you are not logged in, sign in to your account now.
- Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner.
- Tap the playlist you want to delete under the Playlists section, or tap View all to browse.
- Tap the ellipsis (⋮) in the top-right corner to open it in full view.
- If it’s a playlist you created: Proceed to the next step.
- If it’s a saved playlist from someone else:Tap the bookmark icon beneath the title instead. The icon will become unfilled, and you will see Removed at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Delete playlist.
- Tap Delete to confirm. The playlist will be removed from your library.
Method 2: Using desktop
- Go to YouTube in your web browser. If you are not logged in, sign in to your account now.
- Click Playlists in the left sidebar. If the menu is collapsed, click the three-line icon to expand it.
- Click View full playlist below the thumbnail of the playlist you want to delete.
- Click the ellipsis (⋮) underneath the playlist title.
- If it’s a playlist you created: Proceed to the next step.
- If it’s a saved playlist from someone else:Click the bookmark icon underneath the title instead. The icon will become unfilled, and you will see Removed from library on the screen.
- Click Delete playlist next to the trash-can icon. The playlist will be deleted from your library.
Pro tip: Organize your playlists regularly to keep your YouTube library clean and improve personalized recommendations based on your viewing habits.
After deleting unwanted playlists, consider creating new ones to curate your favorite videos. This helps in building collections for specific topics like workouts or tutorials, making it easier to access content later.
You can also explore YouTube’s sharing features to collaborate on playlists with friends. Regularly review your subscriptions and saved items to maintain a streamlined experience across devices.
