Spotify May Add Playlist Folders to Mobile App

Spotify appears to be testing or preparing support for playlist folders on its mobile app, a feature that desktop users have enjoyed for years. Many listeners who curate dozens or even hundreds of playlists have long asked for a way to group and collapse collections on phones; the move would finally close that gap.

On desktop, playlist folders let users organize playlists into named groups, reducing clutter and making it easier to find curated lists. That convenience has been missing from the mobile experience, where long vertical lists can become cumbersome to navigate. Adding folders to mobile could help power users and casual listeners alike by surfacing related playlists more quickly.

TechRadar and other outlets have reported signs that Spotify is working on this capability, though the company has not announced a formal rollout or timeline. Early sightings suggest the feature may appear in an upcoming app update, potentially as a staged release for select users or regions first.

Implementation details remain unclear: it’s not yet known whether users will be able to create and edit folders directly in the mobile app, or if folders will be view-only mirrors of desktop organization. Both approaches have been seen in previous Spotify tests, where functionality is often refined based on user feedback during beta trials.

For users who juggle playlists for moods, workouts, podcasts and collaborations, mobile folders would be a welcome productivity boost. If you rely on playlists heavily, keep an eye on the next few Spotify updates — this change could make finding the right list while out and about far less of a hassle.