The Optimal Playlist Length on Each Music Streaming Platform

We often don't think about playlist length, so here's what it looks like on five major DSPs.

The Optimal Playlist Length on Each Music Streaming Platform
Rutger Ansley Rosenborg
November 13, 20192 min read
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These days, getting onto streaming’s top playlists is sort of the name of the game, because it really determines the visibility of emerging artists and cements the longevity of established ones.

But playlist length, measured by track count, is an under-considered metric. Here's what it looks like on the playlists claiming the top spots on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, and YouTube.