All About YouTube Playlists

What Is a YouTube Playlist

A YouTube playlist is a convenient way to group videos together based on a particular theme or topic. When you play a playlist, the videos automatically play one after another without needing to press play for each one. Playlists are widely used by content creators to organize their videos for viewers, and by users to save their favorite videos or group videos they want to watch later.

You can create your own playlists on any topic or save playlists made by others — all with just a few clicks.

How to Find Playlists on YouTube

You don’t have to create playlists yourself to enjoy them. After searching for a topic or artist, you can filter results to show only playlists:

1. Perform a search on YouTube.
2. Click Filters and select Playlist under the type of content.

For example, searching for a music artist will bring up playlists featuring their albums and music videos, making it easy to find collections curated by others.

How to Create a YouTube Playlist

On a Computer

1. Find a video you want to add to a playlist.
2. Click the Save button below the video.
3. Select Create new playlist.
4. Enter a name for your playlist.
5. Choose the privacy setting (Public, Unlisted, or Private).
6. Click Create.

On iOS or Android Devices

1. Open the video you want to add.
2. Tap the Save or Add to Playlist icon.
3. Tap Create new playlist, enter a name, and set privacy.
4. Tap Create or OK.

Downloading Playlists with 4K Video Downloader Plus

4K Video Downloader Plus makes it easy to download entire YouTube playlists in high quality. You can save playlists, channels, and even search results, choosing from popular video and audio formats such as MP4, MKV, M4A, and OGG.

Key features for playlist downloads include:

• Downloading in 720p, 1080p, 4K, and higher resolutions.
• Adjustable download speed and intensity.
• Automatic creation of subfolders for each playlist.
• Generation of .m3u playlist files for easy playback.
• Automatic numbering of files to keep the playlist order.
• Support for embedded and separate subtitle downloads.

All these options can be customized in the Preferences menu. For even faster downloads, enable Smart Mode to set your preferred format, quality, and subtitle settings once and apply them automatically to all downloads.

Subscribing to YouTube Playlists in 4K Video Downloader Plus

If you want to automatically download new videos added to a YouTube playlist, 4K Video Downloader Plus enables you to do it with its subscription feature (available in the Pro plan).

When you subscribe to a playlist in the app, all new videos added to that playlist will be downloaded to your computer automatically, no need to check for updates or add links manually. It’s especially convenient for music collections, educational series, or any other regularly updated thematic playlists.

Here’s how to subscribe to a playlist:

1. Copy the link to the YouTube playlist you want to follow.
2. Launch 4K Video Downloader Plus and click the Paste the Link button.
3. In the drop-down menu, select the Subscribe to the Playlist option.
4. Adjust your download settings as needed (format, quality, output folder).
5. Click Subscribe.

Now, every time a new video is added to that playlist, it will be downloaded to your computer automatically.

Tip: You can also subscribe to YouTube channels in the same way, ensuring you never miss new uploads from your favorite creators.

Changing Playlist Privacy Settings

If your playlist is set to Private, it may not be accessible for downloading with 4K Video Downloader Plus or for sharing with others. To change privacy settings:

1. Go to your Playlists page on YouTube.
2. Click the playlist you want to edit.
3. Click the privacy icon near the playlist thumbnail.
4. Select Public or Unlisted as needed.
5. Save your changes.

You can also set your playlist to automatically add new videos by keywords or invite others to collaborate.

Watch Later Playlist

The Watch Later playlist is a special, private playlist where you can save videos you want to watch later. Add videos by clicking the Watch Later icon on any video. Only you can see this playlist, and you can remove watched videos at any time.

My Mix Playlist

The My Mix playlist is a personalized, automatically generated collection based on your viewing history and preferences. Its placement on the YouTube homepage can vary; it may appear among your recommendations or in a separate section, depending on your recent activity and YouTube’s current layout. If you don’t see My Mix right away, try scrolling through your homepage.