Over a decade later, Spotify finally brings this useful desktop playlist tool to mobile users

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Spotify is finally rolling out playlist folder creation and management to its iOS and Android apps, ending a 15‑year wait for the desktop feature.
• Users can now create folders, move playlists into them, and even shuffle the entire contents of a folder directly from their phone.
• The rollout is server‑side and currently lacks support for custom folder cover art or moving individual albums into folders.

Rollout announcement

Last month, code strings spotted in an APK teardown hinted that Spotify was working on bringing playlist folders to its mobile app. Today, the feature is live on both iOS and Android, ending a decade‑long library‑organization nightmare for mobile‑first listeners.

Since 2010, playlist folders have been a “desktop‑only” luxury. To declutter a library, users had to return to a PC. Reddit user FN1708 confirmed that they can now create playlist folders on the Spotify iOS app. These folders are handy for organizing playlists, especially when features like prompted playlists encourage whimsical curation.

How to create and use folders

1. Open Library in the Spotify app.
2. Tap the “+” icon and select the new Folder option.
3. Name the folder and start moving existing playlists into it.

• Tap a folder to play all playlists inside it.
• Hit Shuffle to randomize the entire collection.

Reddit user Electronic_Income239 reported that the feature works on Android as well, confirming a cross‑platform rollout.

Limitations

• The feature is being rolled out gradually; not all users will see it immediately.
• Custom folder cover art is not supported yet.
• Only playlists can be moved into folders; albums cannot.

Conclusion

While the update may seem modest, the ability to shuffle an entire folder of playlists from a phone is a significant quality‑of‑life improvement for road trips, gym sessions, and everyday listening. It finally brings a desktop‑only feature to mobile, eliminating the need to rely on a PC for library organization. Better late than never, Spotify.