Spotify Adds Toggle to Exclude Kids’ Music

The update

Spotify has introduced a new toggle that allows parents to exclude children’s and family music from their taste profile. This feature prevents kids’ music from influencing personalized playlists like Wrapped, Daily Mix, and Discovery Weekly. The option is now rolling out globally on mobile devices for both Free and Premium users and will automatically exclude kids’ music when enabled. The feature defaults to including kids’ music but can be switched off by users.

Why it matters

This addresses a long-standing complaint from parents whose music preferences have been skewed by their children’s listening habits. The problem occurs when parents’ accounts are used for family devices or when kids take control of music in shared spaces. By allowing parents to separate their musical tastes from their children’s, Spotify is acknowledging modern family dynamics and improving the personalization experience for its users.

What to watch

The feature works retroactively, meaning all relevant music listened to this year can be wiped from the annual Wrapped recap. Spotify notes it could take up to 48 hours for changes to be reflected in personalized recommendations. The toggle builds on Spotify’s Managed accounts feature introduced in 2025.

Sources

• techcrunch.com — Details on the new toggle feature and its implementation
• engadget.com — Information on how the feature affects personalized playlists and retroactive changes