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How to Reorder Videos in a YouTube Playlist

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  1. Open the playlist you want to reorder

    Go into one of the playlists you've created.

  2. Find the drag handle

    Look for the six-dot drag handle icon to the left of each video.

  3. Drag to reorder

    Press the handle and drag it to the position you want β€” the playback order updates immediately.

  4. Set shuffle or loop playback

    On the playback screen, tap the shuffle or loop icon if you'd rather change how the playlist plays instead of its fixed order.

  5. Why It's Useful

    This is handy for keeping a lecture series in the exact order it should be watched, or arranging music into the order you actually want to hear it.

Play It in the Order You Actually Want

A playlist's default order is just whatever order videos were added in, which rarely matches how you'd actually want to watch or listen to them. Dragging videos into a new order takes a few seconds and makes the whole playlist far more useful going forward.

Changes Apply for Anyone Viewing a Public Playlist

If a playlist is set to public or unlisted, reordering it changes what everyone who opens that link sees, not just your own view β€” worth keeping in mind before rearranging a playlist you've shared with other people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does reordering a playlist change what other people see too?

Yes, if the playlist is public or unlisted, the new order applies for everyone who opens that shared link.

Can I reorder a playlist from the mobile app?

Yes, pressing and holding the drag handle on the playlist screen in the mobile app lets you reorder videos the same way.