How to Unhide a Song on Spotify
Has it happened to you that you are kind of tired of a song, and decide to hide it on the Spotify app?
Then, the weeks pass, and you want to have this song no longer hidden on your account.
Whether a song brings you embarrassing memories that you have already overcome, or you just don’t want to listen to a specific song’s album, then we all have been at this point.
Thus, if you are done with hiding songs, and now want to show them away, are you in your right to do so!
Keep on reading to learn more about:
- How to unhide a song on Spotify;
- What to know about Spotify unhidden songs;
- What to do if you cannot unhide a song on Spotify.
What Are Hidden Songs on Spotify?
When you sign in to the Spotify Music app, you can choose what you listen to.
If, for one reason or another, you don’t want to keep listening to a certain track, simply hide it, and your problems will be gone.
You can do this both from the Spotify mobile app and browser website player, so users have full control of the content they access to.
Nonetheless, you cannot hide songs on your own playlist; you can only start managing those in public, Daily Mix, or Discover Weekly playlists.
Either way, you can indeed manage your Spotify playlist picture and so on, but the hiding feature is only applicable to those playlists you hear as suggested content.
How to Unhide a Song on Spotify
There are two possible scenarios for hidden songs:
- You either hid them on a specific Spotify playlist;
- Or you have entirely hidden them from the display option on the Spotify app.
Whether you use Spotify mobile app, computer version, or the official website, this article will give you all the details and more options you need to unhide songs once and for all!
1. Unhide Songs on Playlists or Albums
If you have hidden a song inside specific Spotify playlists, then this will be shown as unplayable tracks from the iPhone, Android, Desktop App and web version of Spotify.
Thus, in order to unhide songs on Spotify, you need to go to that playlist so you can hear them back.
Step 1: Open the Album or Playlist Where the Hidden Song Is
Open Spotify on your Android phone, iOS device, computer, or more.
Then, you need to search for the music album or playlist where you have hidden the song.
Step 2: Select the Three Dots on the Song
Locate the hidden songs on Spotify that you want to unhide. Then, tap on the little three dots that appear right next to the song.
After you tap on this option, a new menu will be shown on the screen.
Step 3: Press the “Hidden” Button
Here, you need to press the “Hidden” option. This way, you will unhide this song from this music playlist.
Save your changes, and that will be it - that’s how you unhide songs on Spotify! Elementary, isn’t it?
2. Unhide Songs on Spotify (All Playlists)
In case you have hidden songs on all playlists regardless of their location, then you need to get the playback settings switched to unhide them efficiently.
In order to do this, you need to unhide songs on Spotify directly from the Settings button.
Step 1: Open Spotify and Go to Settings
Open your Spotify account and tap on the gear icon (or Settings button) to go to the Settings menu.
Here, you can switch off and on options such as showing your artists’ data, Spotify listening history, and more.
Step 2: Select “Show Unplayable Songs”
Scroll down a little bit, and you will see a toggle switch that says “Show Unplayable Songs.”
Tap on this button, and once it is switched on, all the songs on Spotify you have hidden will appear in their respective playback playlist or album.
Save your changes, and tap back to go to the main Spotify home screen.
Step 3: Search for Unavailable Songs and Unhide Them
Last but not least, you need to look for the specific songs on Spotify you want to unhide.
Use the search bar to look for them, tap on the menu button, and select “Hidden.” The songs will be no longer hidden - that’s how you unhide songs on Spotify!
As you can see in this article, this is a very straightforward procedure whether you use an Android or an iPhone device.
For more Spotify insights and content, check the articles we have for you on GrowFollowing!
FAQ
Why Are There Unplayable Tracks on Spotify?
There are three main reasons why you can’t play tracks on Spotify:
- The song is hidden. Read all the information in this guide to learn how to unhide songs on Spotify as soon as possible;
- The songs are not available at your location;
- You are using a free Spotify account - some songs are unplayable if you are a free user.
Can I Hide Songs In My Own Spotify Playlist?
No. You cannot hide or unhide songs on Spotify if you are the creator of the playlist.
Simply remove the song that you don’t want to listen to and forget about having it on your own album. In a way, this does the same job as hiding it, so you are good to go.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.