topic Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo in Desktop (Windows)

Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, "picked for you" from podcasts

lionmaki — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:52:17 GMT

I'm on desktop Windows, non-premium.

I do not want to have podcasts suggested to me by the algorithm, and I do not want these suggestions to be prioritized over new episodes. I especially don't want random playlists that were "picked for me" on my podcasts page.

I really only want new episodes from shows I already watch. Is there a way to turn these suggestions off, or make sure that new episodes appear first?

Additionally, is there a way to block certain podcasts? Shows I don't listen to, shows I unfollowed, and shows that I actively dislike are all present in the suggestions.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

MateusM — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:14:08 GMT

Hi there @lionmaki! Thanks for posting in the Spotify Community!

It's currently not possible to remove the Podcasts suggestions or edit the home screen content, however, we recommend looking at this Live Idea suggesting implementing this feature.

You can support the idea by adding your +VOTE and clicking on Subscribe in the three-dots menu at the top right corner next to the title. That'll make sure you stay up-to-date with any relevant updates about this. It’s also worth knowing that the higher the number of votes an idea gets, the more likely it is for the idea to be implemented.

Hope this clears things up. Let me know if you have further questions.

/Mateus

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

lionmaki — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:07:46 GMT

That idea was set to "Not Right Now" some time ago - not sure how it's "live". I posted a similar idea shortly after this and it seems to have gotten merged with this topic, which I also don't appreciate.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

HaraldToepfer — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:50:24 GMT

This is just ridiculous and creates a really bad UX.

I don't want to have to accept that a really offensive cover of a podcast I would never listen to is on MY startpage.

Why not let me click a small x next to it and problem solved? That way your algorithm could even learn something.

way to lose customers, spotify 🙂

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

elijah16 — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:33:06 GMT

This really needs addressed, I'm currently getting recommended content from a dude who has promoted terrorism in the past, no idea why that's even on spotify never mind getting pushed like this.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

IvarCl — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:10:19 GMT

Yeah, pushing content I have not asked for is annoying. This happens when you give UX/PM departments too much importance...

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

Fsfdfiubhuv — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:56:56 GMT

i have really unrelated and inappropriate stuff on my feed and its so annoying

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

PMEC — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:49:29 GMT

A very simple answer just to get rid of customers.

I would appreciate honesty. Just tell us that the "suggested for you" part on the homescreen generates money and therefore spotify just simply does not care about a few couple of thousand subscribers.

That would very much be appreciated.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

hey_aquiline — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:05:50 GMT

I also find "picked for you" to be really annoying.
- It's a large portion of my screen on mobile
- The content often contains video and is distracting
- The suggestions are never something I'm interested in (and I'm not interested in teaching Spotify what WOULD be accurate, because I don't want it giving me recommendations unless I ask for them!)

If there was a way to dismiss or disable the "picked for you" tile completely, that would be ideal : ) I'll let you know when I want recommendations by using the "more like this" tab on the page of a podcast I already listen to.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

-62_fma6qzn3v — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:37:56 GMT

Same here. I have never listened to podcasts on Spotify, so I have absolutely no idea why one would be "picked for me" in the first place, then forced onto my home screen.

An option in the personal settings to deselect "picked for me" content would be nice.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

Kelly41 — Wed, 28 May 2025 04:31:55 GMT

I’m being suggest far right click bait podcast videos. I’m paying for premium - let me get rid of views I don’t want!

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

Drag0wn52 — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:18:05 GMT

Why is there an entire row of right wing podcasts I’ve never listened to, or anything adjacent to, on my Home Screen? If I can’t get rid of this idiotic “video episodes for you” row entirely, at least let me remove garbage that I have no interest in ever listening to.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

beatleshead — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:29:54 GMT

This is not a solution, since the request is old and not active.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

beatleshead — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:31:25 GMT

I am also most annoyed about the feature because it’s distracted. I specifically listen to Spotify instead of YouTube because it’s a little closer to digital detox

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

markcrossfield — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:44:58 GMT

This is not a solution.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

krystalwhatt — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:16:11 GMT

same.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

radhoo — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:21:41 GMT

I have removed Youtube and Youtube kids from my 9 year old child mobile phone. Suddently I hear the same videoes on her phone. She is looking at the video episodes on spotify! I want my child to listen to music, but not looking at brain rot garbage. I'm now looking to switch streaming provider. Anyone know if the other streaming plattforms has this solved?

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

Sopaipizza — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:58:56 GMT

Give the option to complete disable everything that is not music on Spotify, I'm tired of the cheap ass tactics people use to try to get attention

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

lukejtanner — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:30:49 GMT

I have spotify to listen to music, not watch videos and I resent getting sent episodes in my homepage. I wish I could turn off this feature.

Re: Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, &quo

eugenecat — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:33:46 GMT

This videos picked for you things is appalling. It's the first time I've actively disliked Spotify. Get rid of this or at least give users the option to get rid of it. Seriously considering canceling our family's account and moving to a new music and audiobook service for this reason alone. Awful.