How Does Spotify's 'Exclude From Your Taste Profile' Work?

Part 1. How Does "Exclude from Taste Profile" Work on Spotify?

What Is Your Taste Profile?

One thing's for sure: your Taste Profile is at the heart of Spotify's recommendations. It's the algorithm that shapes everything you hear, learning from the songs, artists, and genres you listen to. The more you use Spotify, the better it gets at predicting what you'll like next.

But let's be honest - sometimes those predictions can miss the mark. Maybe you accidentally played a playlist that's totally not your vibe, or maybe you're sharing your account with someone who has completely different tastes. That's where "Exclude from Your Taste Profile" comes in. It lets you remove certain playlists from affecting your recommendations, keeping your suggestions aligned with your true preferences.

How It Works in Real Life

Imagine this: You're listening to your kid's favorite playlist and realize the tracks and artists are totally not your style (thanks to your kids or a random moment of curiosity). And trust me, you don't want to see those nursery rhymes showing up in your Wrapped. With the Exclude feature, you can stop those tracks from popping up in your Discover Weekly or Wrapped without having to block them entirely.

So, does it count for your Wrapped? Yes. If you exclude that playlist, it won't be included in your end-of-year report.

Exclude from Your Taste Profile vs. Block This

Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, that's cool, but what's the difference between Exclude from Your Taste Profile and Block This?"

Here's the deal: Excluding is all about removing playlists you don't want influencing your recommendations. For example, if you've got a workout playlist full of high-energy jams but you're more into chill, lo-fi beats, you can exclude it. That means those intense tracks won't show up in your Daily Mix or Discover Weekly, but the songs will still stay in your library, so you can listen to them whenever you want.

On the other hand, Blocking is a more permanent solution. If there's an artist or song you really don't want to hear again, blocking them ensures they stay out of your recommendations entirely. They won't show up in any mixes, playlists, or suggestions, no matter where they come from.

Part 2. How to Exclude a Playlist from Taste Profile

So, now that you know what the "Exclude from Your Taste Profile" feature is and how it works, you're probably eager to give it a try. Luckily, it's easy to do, whether you're on desktop or mobile.

The process is quick, and you'll see the benefits right away, as your recommendations start reflecting more of your true music tastes.

How to Exclude a Playlist on Desktop

If you're on a Windows or Mac device, here's how to exclude a playlist:

1. Open the Spotify app on your desktop.
2. Go to the playlist you want to exclude from your recommendations. You can find it in your library or browse to it directly.
3. Below the playlist title, click the three dots icon (this is the More button).
4. In the dropdown menu, select "Exclude from Your Taste Profile."
5. That's it! Now, Spotify will stop using the tracks from that playlist to influence your personalized recommendations, such as Discover Weekly or Release Radar. The songs will still be in your library, but they won't appear in future playlists or suggestions.

How to Exclude a Playlist on Mobile

If you're using Spotify on mobile (either on iOS or Android), follow these steps:

1. Open the Spotify app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Navigate to the playlist you want to exclude (whether it's in your library or you find it through search).
3. Tap the three dots icon located below the playlist title to open the options menu.
4. From the menu that appears, tap "Exclude from Your Taste Profile."
5. Done! Spotify will remember this setting and will stop using that playlist to influence your music recommendations going forward.

Part 3. How to Include a Playlist in Taste Profile

Let's say you've excluded a playlist from your recommendations before, but now you've decided you want it back. Maybe your tastes have shifted, or you just want to let Spotify take that playlist into account again. The good news is that you can easily re-include a playlist in your Taste Profile and have it influence your future recommendations once more.

Here's how you can do it on both desktop and mobile.

How to Include a Playlist on Desktop

If you're using Spotify on desktop (whether you're on Windows or Mac), follow these steps:

1. Open the Spotify app on your desktop.
2. Go to the Playlists section in the side menu and find the playlist that you previously excluded.
3. Click on that playlist to open it.
4. Below the playlist title, click the three dots icon (the More button) to open the extended options menu.
5. You should now see an option that says "Include in Your Taste Profile." If you see this, it means the playlist is currently excluded from your recommendations, and you can re-include it.
6. Click "Include in Your Taste Profile." This action will restore the playlist's influence on your recommendations, allowing Spotify to tailor suggestions based on its content again.

How to Include a Playlist on Mobile

On mobile, the process is just as simple. Here's what you need to do on Android or iOS:

1. Open the Spotify app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on Your Library at the bottom of the screen to access your saved playlists.
3. Scroll through your library and find the playlist that you want to re-include in your recommendations.
4. Tap on the playlist to open its profile.
5. Tap the three dots icon (the More button) to open the menu with options for that playlist.
6. Select "Include in Your Taste Profile." This will make Spotify start considering the playlist in your future recommendations again.

Part 4. How to Keep Your Favorite Spotify Music Forever

The key to Spotify's endless stream of new music is the Made for You tab. It's here you'll find all the personalized playlists, like Your Daily Mix, Release Radar, and On Repeat, that Spotify creates based on your listening habits. These playlists are constantly updated, giving you fresh music that fits your vibe. But what happens when you want to keep these songs forever? Let's talk about how to do that.

To keep your favorite Spotify tracks, you can use a tool called ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. This handy app lets you download your playlists from Spotify, making them DRM-free so you can keep them no matter what happens with your subscription. You can grab tracks from Your Daily Mix, Release Radar, and other personalized playlists, and have them saved on your device for offline listening anytime.

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Here's how to do it:

1. First, grab the version that fits your computer, either Windows or Mac.
2. After you launch the app, choose the format you want for your files - MP3, M4A, FLAC, etc.
3. Drag your Spotify playlists into ViWizard.
4. Hit the Convert button and watch as your playlists are saved, DRM-free and ready to play whenever you want.

The best part? You can move them to any device you like and listen to them even when you're offline. If you've ever wanted to save your Spotify music for good, this is the way to do it.