Spotify Cannot Add Songs to the Playlist – How to Fix It

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If Spotify is not allowing you to add songs to a playlist, it could be due to playlist settings, account limitations, or app-related issues. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to fix the problem and regain full control over playlist management.

Check Playlist Type

Ensure You Have Editing Permissions
  • If the playlist belongs to another user, you may not have permission to add songs.
  • Try creating a new playlist and see if you can add songs to it.

Check If the Playlist is Collaborative
  1. Open the playlist in Spotify.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu (⋮).
  3. Select Make Collaborative (if available).

Restart Spotify and Device

Restart the App
  1. Close Spotify completely.
  2. Reopen Spotify and try adding a song again.

Restart Your Device
  1. Restart your phone, tablet, or computer.
  2. Open Spotify and test playlist editing.

Check for Account Restrictions

Verify Your Subscription Type
  • Spotify Free users may have limitations when adding songs to offline playlists.
  • If you have Spotify Premium, ensure your subscription is active:
    1. Go to Spotify Account Page.
    2. Check your subscription status under Your Plan.

Ensure the Song is Available

Check If the Song is Greyed Out
  • Some songs may be unavailable due to licensing restrictions.
  • Try adding a different song to see if the issue is specific to one track.

Clear Spotify Cache

Clear Cache on Mobile
  1. Open Spotify > Settings.
  2. Tap Storage > Clear Cache.
  3. Restart the app and try adding songs again.

Clear Cache on Desktop
  1. Open Spotify > Settings.
  2. Scroll to Storage and click Clear Cache.
  3. Restart Spotify.

Update Spotify

Update on Mobile
  1. Open Google Play Store or App Store.
  2. Search for Spotify and tap Update if available.

Update on Desktop
  1. Open Spotify.
  2. Click Profile > Check for Updates.

Reinstall Spotify

Reinstall on Mobile
  1. Delete Spotify from your phone.
  2. Restart your phone.
  3. Reinstall Spotify from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Reinstall on Desktop
  1. Uninstall Spotify via Control Panel (Windows) or Applications (Mac).
  2. Delete the Spotify cache from: 
    %AppData%\Spotify (Windows)  
~/Library/Application Support/Spotify/ (Mac)
  3. Restart your computer and reinstall Spotify.

If Spotify still does not allow you to add songs to a playlist, contact Spotify Support for further assistance.