Alex Ruben
How To Remove a Post From a Playlist on TikTok
Managing TikTok playlists can get tricky sometimes, especially when you realize a video no longer fits or you just want to tidy things up. If you’ve ever tried removing a post from a playlist and felt stuck because the options aren’t obvious or the process seems weirdly convoluted, you’re not alone. TikTok’s interface isn’t exactly transparent about playlist edits, and on mobile, it’s kinda finicky. But hey, it’s doable. This walkthrough should clear up the confusion and help you delete posts from playlists whether you’re on app or desktop. After this, you’ll be able to keep your collections tidy instead of cluttered with old videos.
How to Remove a Post From a TikTok Playlist
Find the playlist and your video
Open TikTok on your phone or go to the https://www.tiktok.com site and log in. Navigate to your profile by tapping the Profile icon usually at the bottom right. Look for the Playlists section—sometimes it’s hidden, so maybe check the menu or settings if it’s not immediately obvious. Tap into the playlist that has the video you want gone. Sometimes, playlists show up as a section inside your profile, or if you’re on desktop, they might be nested under a specific tab at the top—whichever setup you have, just locate the playlist first.
Open the video and access options
Scroll through your playlist until you find the video you want to remove. Tap or click to open it. When the video pops up, look for the three-dot icon (⋮ or a gear symbol). Yeah, it’s kind of hidden; on some setups, it’s at the bottom right, on others, maybe top right. Once you tap that, a menu with various options should appear.
Remove the video from the playlist
In the menu, look for Remove from Playlist. If you don’t see this, double-check if the video is actually in that playlist—sometimes it’s not, and you don’t want to accidentally remove something else. On some phones or abrupt app versions, this option masks behind a sub-menu or appears only after a reload or restart. When you tap Remove from Playlist, expect a prompt asking for confirmation. If you’re sure, click Remove. The video disappears from that playlist. Simple enough, but yeah, it sometimes takes a second for the buttons to catch up or show up properly, especially after updates.
Extra tips & dealing with weirdness
If things don’t seem to be working—say, the option isn’t showing up or the video stubbornly stays—try a few tricks. Restart the app, clear cache (go to Settings > Apps > TikTok > Clear Cache), or even reinstall. Also, make sure your TikTok app is the latest version, because, of course, TikTok has to keep it confusing with multiple versions. Sometimes, on older versions, playlist management is buggy or features are hidden behind updates. Refreshing the app, or trying on a different device/browser, can sometimes fix weird glitches or UI hideaways.
And in case you’re on desktop, it’s a similar story but a bit more click-heavy. Find your playlist, hover over the video, click the options button (maybe a three-dot or gear icon), then pick Remove from Playlist. Nothing fancy here, just some patience and maybe a quick refresh if things don’t work first go.
Summary
- Open your profile and locate the playlist.
- Find your video in the playlist, then tap or click to open it.
- Hit the three-dot options menu and select Remove from Playlist.
- Confirm, and voilà, the video is gone from that playlist.
Wrap-up
All in all, removing a post from a TikTok playlist isn’t super complicated once you get used to where everything is hiding. Sure, the interface isn’t the most intuitive, and sometimes the options are hidden behind obscure menus or delayed by an app hiccup, but mainly it’s a matter of finding the right menu. If things seem unresponsive, a quick restart or app update usually fixes it. Just keep in mind, the video remains on your profile unless you delete it altogether—removing it from a playlist only unlinks it from that specific collection.
Hopefully this shaves off a few hours of frustration for someone. TikTok playlists are supposed to organize your content, not make you want to throw the phone at the wall every time you try editing them.