Spotify Introduces Smart Filters for Playlist, Audiobook, and Podcast Organization

Spotify Premium subscribers in seven English-speaking regions can now filter their content based on activity, genre, or mood using Smart Filters, which is accessible on mobile and tablets. The feature is available across all types of content, including playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks. Users can sort their songs based on mood (e.g., Funky, Relaxing, Solitude), activity (e.g., Party, Yoga, Dinner), or genre (e.g., Smooth, Downtempo, Jazz hop-hop).

Spotify Premium subscribers in seven English-speaking regions now have access to a powerful new feature called Smart Filters, which allows users to filter their content based on activity, genre, or mood. This feature is available on mobile and tablet devices and is accessible across all types of content, including playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks [1].

The Smart Filters feature enables users to sort their songs based on mood (e.g., Funky, Relaxing, Solitude), activity (e.g., Party, Yoga, Dinner), or genre (e.g., Smooth, Downtempo, Jazz hop-hop). This enhancement aims to provide a more personalized and tailored listening experience, aligning with Spotify's mission to deliver music and audio content that resonates with individual preferences.

The introduction of Smart Filters comes as part of a broader wave of new features designed to enhance user experience. Other recent additions include the ability to hide songs, snooze tracks for 30 days, refresh Discover Weekly with genres, take control of the queue, customize playlists, and even interact with a voice-powered DJ [1].

These new controls put users in charge of their listening experience, allowing them to curate content that suits their current mood or activity. For example, users can quickly find a playlist perfect for a workout or a relaxing evening at home. The feature is rolling out now for Premium users in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US.

As Spotify continues to innovate and enhance its user experience, these new features may contribute to increased user engagement and satisfaction, potentially driving subscription growth. However, the long-term impact on financial metrics will depend on how well these features resonate with users and their effectiveness in retaining and attracting new subscribers.

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[1] https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-05/new-user-controls-personalize-listening/