One of the most common questions Spotify users ask is: “Can I see who saved my playlist?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. Spotify does not reveal the identities of people who follow or save your playlists, because user privacy is at the core of the platform.
But here’s the good news: while you can’t see exactly who saved your playlist, you do have control over who can see and interact with your playlists. That’s where private Spotify playlist settings come in. By managing your privacy options effectively, you can decide whether your playlists are visible to the world, just your friends, or only you.
In this blog, we’ll break down what you can (and can’t) track, and then dive into how to use private Spotify playlist settings step by step to protect your music curation.
Why You Can’t See Who Saved Your Playlist
Spotify only shows you follower counts, not the individual accounts behind them. This limitation is intentional — it protects listener anonymity and ensures everyone can save playlists without worry of being tracked.
So, if your goal is to know who is listening, you won’t find that option. Instead, focus on the tools you do have: privacy settings that let you control your own playlists.
What Are Private Spotify Playlist Settings?
Private playlist settings are options that let you control who can view, follow, and engage with your playlists. Instead of worrying about who saved your playlist, you can decide whether you want your playlist visible publicly or hidden from everyone.
Spotify offers three main levels of playlist visibility:
Public Playlist – Anyone can see, search, and follow.
Secret Playlist – Only people with the link can view it.
Private Playlist – Only you can access it; it doesn’t appear on your profile or search.
Understanding these settings is crucial for managing your music library securely.
Step-by-Step: Adjusting Private Spotify Playlist Settings
1. Create a Playlist
Open Spotify.
Go to Your Library → Create Playlist.
Give it a name, description, and cover image.
By default, new playlists are set to “Public” unless changed.
2. Make a Playlist Secret or Private
Open the playlist.
Click the three dots (menu).
Select Make Secret.
Now, it won’t appear on your profile or search results.
If you later want to share it with a select few, you can generate a private link.
3. Set Default Privacy Settings
Spotify lets you control whether future playlists are automatically public or private.
Go to Settings → Social.
Toggle off Automatically make new playlists public.
From now on, every playlist you create starts as private.
4. Remove a Playlist From Your Profile
If you don’t want others browsing your profile to see it:
Open the playlist.
Tap the three dots.
Select Remove from Profile.
This doesn’t delete the playlist — it just hides it.
5. Control Sharing
To share privately, copy the playlist link and send it directly to friends.
Avoid posting in public channels if you want to keep it semi-private.
This way, only people you choose will have access.
Why Use Private Spotify Playlist Settings?
Personal Use – Keep a playlist just for yourself, like gym mixes or work-study soundtracks.
Draft Mode – Build a playlist privately before publishing it.
Event-Specific – Share only with selected friends for parties, trips, or collaborative projects.
Privacy & Safety – Prevent strangers from seeing your listening preferences.
Things to Keep in Mind
Private doesn’t mean invisible: if you share the link, recipients can access it.
You can switch playlists between public, secret, and private anytime.
Collaborative playlists follow different rules: anyone with access can add or remove songs unless you restrict sharing.
Quick Checklist
✅ Know playlists are public by default.
✅ Use Make Secret for privacy.
✅ Adjust default privacy in Settings → Social.
✅ Share only via private links.
✅ Remove from profile if you want extra discretion.
