Tired of a Song? Spotify Now Offers a Snooze Button
Spotify just dropped a game-changing feature for music lovers who are tired of hearing the same songs on repeat. The new “Snooze” button lets you temporarily pause a song from showing up in your recommendations for 30 days.
It’s like telling Spotify, “I need a break from this track, but I’ll catch up with it later.” This update is all about giving you more control over your music experience, and it’s already creating a buzz among users. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting feature and what else Spotify is rolling out.
What Is the Snooze Button?
Imagine you’re vibing to your favorite Spotify playlist, but that one song you used to love keeps popping up everywhere your Discover Weekly, Daily Mix, or even Smart Shuffle. It’s starting to feel like an earworm you can’t escape. That’s where the Snooze button comes in.
When you tap it, Spotify removes that song from all your algorithm-driven recommendations for a full month. After 30 days, the song can sneak back into your playlists unless you decide to snooze it again or hide it for good.
This feature is perfect for those moments when you’re not ready to permanently ditch a song but just need some space to keep your listening fresh. Unlike the existing “Hide” button, which bans a song from a specific playlist forever, Snooze is a lighter, temporary fix. It’s like putting a song in a timeout without breaking up with it completely.
Who Can Use It?
Right now, Spotify is testing the Snooze button with Premium subscribers, so if you’re paying for Spotify’s ad-free experience, you might already have access. The company hasn’t shared an exact timeline but says it plans to roll it out to more users soon, including those on free plans. So, if you don’t see the Snooze option yet, keep an eye out for updates it could be coming to your app in the near future.
To use it, just tap the three-dot menu next to a song in your playlist or queue, and look for the “Snooze” option. One click, and that track is out of your recommendations for 30 days. Easy, right?
Why Did Spotify Add This?
Spotify’s recommendation algorithm is one of the best in the game, but it’s not perfect. Sometimes, it gets a little too obsessed with certain songs, playing them over and over until you’re ready to skip them every time. Users have been vocal about this on social media and forums, complaining about songs that dominate their playlists even when they’re trying to discover something new.
For example, some fans have said they heard tracks like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” way too often, even in playlists that didn’t match the vibe.
The Snooze button is Spotify’s way of listening to those complaints and giving users a tool to fight listening fatigue. It’s a smart move that shows the company is paying attention to what its community wants more control over what they hear. Plus, it’s a clever alternative to permanently blocking a song, letting you take a breather while keeping your music library intact.
More Updates to Make Listening Better
The Snooze button isn’t the only trick Spotify has up its sleeve. Along with this feature, the company is rolling out a bunch of other updates to make your music experience smoother and more personalized. Here’s a quick rundown:
Revamped Queue Design: Premium users will notice a slick new look for the queue (those three lines at the bottom of the “Now Playing” screen). It now has easy-to-use buttons for Shuffle, Smart Shuffle, Repeat, and even a Sleep Timer. You can also see what songs Spotify plans to recommend after your queued tracks finish, so you can kick out any you don’t want before they play.
Improved Hide Button: The old Hide button got an upgrade, too. Now, when you hide a song from a playlist, it’s gone across all your devices not just the one you’re using. This makes it easier to keep your playlists consistent, whether you’re on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
Better Playlist Management: Spotify is making it simpler to organize your playlists on mobile. You’ll find Add, Sort, and Edit buttons right at the top of each playlist, so you can tweak your tracklist, change the order, or even create custom cover art without digging through menus.
Liked Songs to Playlists: If you’re in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, or South Africa, you can now turn your “Liked Songs” into playlists sorted by genre. Just filter by genre and hit “Make this a playlist” to create a new vibe in seconds.
New Create Button: A shiny new “+” button at the bottom-right of the mobile app lets you quickly start a playlist, collaborate with friends, or join a Blend. Premium users in supported markets can also use it to access Jam (for real-time listening with friends) or AI Playlist (to generate playlists with text prompts).
These updates are all about putting you in the driver’s seat, whether you’re curating the perfect playlist or dodging songs that are starting to feel repetitive.
What’s the Big Deal?
At first glance, the Snooze button might seem like a small tweak, but it’s a big deal for music fans who want their streaming experience to feel personal and fresh. Spotify’s algorithm is great at picking songs based on your listening habits, but it can sometimes get stuck in a loop, pushing the same tracks until you’re ready to scream. This feature gives you a way to break that cycle without losing the songs you still love deep down.
It’s also a sign that Spotify is serious about improving user experience. By pairing the Snooze button with other updates like the redesigned queue and better playlist tools, the company is showing it wants to keep its 600 million-plus users happy. And with competitors like Apple Music and YouTube Music in the mix, little changes like this can make a big difference in keeping Spotify ahead of the game.
What Are People Saying?
The internet is already buzzing about the Snooze button. On platforms like Reddit, some users are thrilled, saying it’s exactly what they’ve been asking for to deal with overplayed songs. Others are poking fun at Spotify’s algorithm, joking that they’ll need to snooze half their playlists to get some variety. A few fans have even suggested Spotify take it further like adding a “true shuffle” option or a way to prioritize lesser-played songs in their library.
Not everyone’s sold, though. Some users on social media argue that the feature doesn’t go far enough, especially if it’s only for Premium subscribers right now. They want Spotify to fix bigger issues, like the shuffle function that seems to favor certain songs or the algorithm that sometimes pushes tracks they’ve already disliked. Still, most agree that Snooze is a step in the right direction.
What’s Next?
Spotify hasn’t said much about what’s coming after these updates, but they’re clearly focused on making the app more user-friendly. The company has a history of testing features with Premium users before rolling them out to everyone, so we can expect the Snooze button to hit more accounts soon. There’s also talk of other improvements in the works, like better AI-driven playlists or even the long-awaited HiFi audio option that Spotify’s been teasing for years.
For now, the Snooze button is a small but mighty addition that’s sure to make your listening sessions feel a little more like you. So, next time that one song won’t leave you alone, you’ll know exactly what to do—hit Snooze and enjoy 30 days of musical freedom.