Gadgets

Spotify search hacks

Published

6 days ago

February 17, 2025

Empowerment

Summary

Use filters to narrow your search and avoid common title confusion.

Find playlists with the song you want by searching for a specific song and narrow it down by playlists.

Search with lyrics to locate a song, even if it’s only a few words, to use the lyrics match tag in the Songs filter.

Do less searching and more listening. One of the most frustrating things about searching for music on Spotify is not finding what you’re looking for. Whether it’s a fun Christmas playlist or a specific song from a movie you’ve been trying to track down since you first heard it, Spotify can help you find it.

But the journey isn’t always easy. Plenty of songs share the same name — did you know that a song titled “Hold On” has appeared on the Billboard charts 17 different times? That means at least 17 different artists or bands have released a song with that title. So if you’re searching for it on Spotify, you’ll need to know exactly which one you want — or at least get creative with your search.

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There are some search tips and tricks that you can use when sifting through Spotify. Some may seem rudimentary while others are a bit more advanced. To help you track down the track that you want to hear, read on to find out the best Spotify search hacks for music, audiobooks, and podcasts.