YouTube Music playlists are receiving updated sorting options, and it's long overdue.
The rollout is being done gradually, so not everyone will have access to the new features immediately.
If you've ever found yourself wishing to sort a YouTube Music playlist alphabetically, we have some exciting news! YouTube Music is introducing new sorting options for playlists, and yes, it's only taken about ten years.
As noted by PiunikaWeb, users are beginning to see three new sorting choices: Title, Artist, and Album, in addition to the four existing ones: Manual, Top Voted, Newest First, and Oldest First.
New sorting features for YouTube Music are still being rolled out.
A Reddit user using YouTube Music version 9.20.52 on Android first discovered the new options. However, this rollout appears to be server-side, meaning it isn't linked to a particular app version.
You might be on the same version and may not see the new options yet. If you haven’t encountered the new sorting feature, you’re not alone. A broader rollout is anticipated over the coming weeks.
A feature as basic as this shouldn’t have taken so long to be introduced.
While this may seem like a minor update, YouTube Music users have been requesting it for years. In contrast, Spotify and Apple Music users have enjoyed alphabetical sorting for over ten years, making YouTube Music's lack of this feature quite puzzling.
The feedback regarding the new options has been positive, although many users have pointed out that this should have been available from the start. Regardless, if you have a large playlist that's been frustrating you, keep an eye out for app updates.
YouTube Music has recently been adding features while also increasing its prices. The platform now allows Premium subscribers to create AI-generated playlists simply by describing a mood or genre. However, the individual plan increased to $12 per month earlier this year, so accessing this feature will come at a higher cost.
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YouTube Music playlists are receiving updated sorting options, and it's long overdue.
YouTube Music is now introducing new options for sorting playlists, allowing users greater control over the organization of their libraries.