How to Turn Off Recently Played Artists on Spotify
Are you tired of your recently played artists on Spotify showing up in your profile or on other people’s playlists? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many users find it annoying to have their listening habits exposed, especially when they want to keep their music preferences private. The good news is that turning off the recently played artists feature on Spotify is a straightforward process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to disable this feature and enjoy a more private listening experience.
Step 1: Access Your Spotify Settings
The first step to turning off recently played artists on Spotify is to access your account settings. To do this, follow these instructions:
1. Open the Spotify app on your device.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the upper right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Privacy Settings
Once you’re in the Settings menu, you’ll need to find the Privacy settings. Here’s how to do it:
1. Scroll down until you see the “Privacy” section.
2. Tap on “Privacy.”
Step 3: Disable Recently Played Artists
Now that you’re in the Privacy settings, it’s time to disable the recently played artists feature. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Look for the option “Show My Activity.”
2. Toggle the switch to turn it off. When it’s off, the switch will be grey.
Step 4: Confirm Changes
After turning off the “Show My Activity” option, you’ll need to confirm the changes. Here’s how:
1. Scroll to the bottom of the Privacy settings page.
2. Tap on “Save Changes.”
And that’s it! You’ve successfully disabled the recently played artists feature on Spotify. From now on, your listening habits will remain private, and you won’t have to worry about your recently played artists showing up in your profile or on other people’s playlists.
If you ever decide to turn the feature back on, simply follow the same steps and toggle the “Show My Activity” switch to the on position. Enjoy your private listening experience on Spotify!
