Ever queued up your perfect Spotify playlist only to be interrupted by a song you never added? You’re not alone — many users are trying to figure out how to stop Spotify from playing songs not in their playlist, especially when the algorithm seems to take over without warning.
Whether you’re using the free version or a Premium account, Spotify includes features like Auto-Play, Smart Shuffle, and Enhance that can sneak in extra songs you didn’t choose. The good news? You can take back control.
In this guide, we’ll explain why it happens, how Spotify’s algorithm works, and show you exactly how to stop it — so you can get back to enjoying only the music you picked.