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YouTube Music appears to be rolling out a highly requested feature: the ability to search inside playlists. Early sightings on iOS have fans excited — but the rollout is currently tiny and selective.
Find in Playlist shows up on iOS — briefly
A Reddit user in India reported a new "Find in Playlist" option in YouTube Music's iOS app (version 8.45.3). According to the post, the tool lets users search for a song or artist within a specific playlist, a capability that app users have been asking for for years.
Not everyone sees it yet. Comments on the thread and our own checks show the option is not appearing consistently, even on the same app version. Android users appear to be excluded for now, and some users said radio stations saved to their library still can't be searched.
Why a simple search changes the listening experience
It sounds small, but playlist search solves a real pain point. Many YouTube Music listeners keep massive playlists — party mixes, decade-long favorites, or deep-dive playlists of niche genres. Scrolling to find one track among hundreds is tedious. A built-in search lets you jump straight to the song you want.
Until now, desktop users often relied on browser extensions for playlist searches. Mobile app users had no comparable native option, leaving phones and tablets at a disadvantage for library management and quick retrieval.
How the feature likely works
- Expect the option inside the three-dot menu next to any playlist.
- Tap "Find in Playlist," type a song or artist name, and results should filter the list.
- It looks like YouTube Music is testing the feature in a limited A/B rollout before a broader release.
When will everyone get it?
There’s no official timeline from Google yet. The limited appearance on iOS and absence on Android point to an A/B test or regional pilot. If the test goes well, a wider rollout could follow in the coming weeks or months.
For now, keep your app updated and watch for the three-dot menu option. If you rely on playlist searching today, desktop extensions remain the fallback until the native feature becomes widely available.
Have you spotted "Find in Playlist" in your app? Share where you are and which platform you use — it helps map the rollout.
Source: androidauthority
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