Playlist Search

This guide explains how to use the Playlist Search feature on artist.tools to discover playlists for pitching your music, researching trends, analyzing editorial placement, and more. Whether you're an artist, label, or curator, Playlist Search gives you the insight and tools to act on valuable playlist data.

Getting Started

To access Playlist Search, visit:
https://app.artist.tools/search#hideCrap=true&excludeEditorials=true&hideRemoved=true

Searching

Use the search bar at the top of the page:

  • Enter keywords (e.g., genre, artist name, playlist title, curator name), or

  • Paste in a full Spotify playlist URL

  • Hit Enter to search

You’ll see a list of matching playlists that can be refined using filters and sorting options.

Filtering

You can apply filters from several categories to narrow your search:

Metrics Filters

  • Follower range (double slider)

  • Listener range (double slider)

  • Average follower growth (followers/day)

Contact Filters

  • Has contact info (default: enabled)

  • Hide playlists you've marked as Contacted

  • Show only Contacted playlists

  • Filter by specific platforms: Email, Instagram, SubmitLink, SubmitHub, Groover, DailyPlaylists

Quality Filters

  • Hide botted playlists (default: enabled)

  • Show only botted playlists

  • Filter by "tracks added within" timeframe (1 day, 7 days, 1 month, etc.)

Type Filters

  • Show only user playlists (created by users)

  • Show only Editorial playlists (owned by Spotify)

Folder Filters

  • Filter to show only playlists in one of your folders

  • Hide playlists already saved in your folders

Advanced Filters

  • Exclude keywords (hides playlists containing any of these)

  • Includes exactly (case-sensitive match)

  • Owner IDs (Spotify user IDs — comma or newline-separated)

  • Artist IDs (only shows playlists containing tracks by these artists)

  • Playlist IDs (include or exclude specific Spotify playlist IDs)

  • Track IDs (only shows playlists containing these tracks)

  • Genres (valid Spotify genres — one per line or comma-separated)

Note: Advanced filters like "exclude keywords" and "genres" may slightly slow down performance due to processing complexity.

Viewing Results

Each playlist result includes:

  • Playlist name and cover art

  • Follower and listener counts

  • Bot/quality status (e.g., Likely Bot-free, Possibly Botted, Likely Botted)

  • Contact and submission options (if available)

Click on a playlist to open the full detail view.

Inside A Playlist

When viewing a specific playlist:

  • See historical follower growth graphs

  • View full track list

  • Check bot detection and engagement status

  • Access contact information and tools (like a pre-filled email template)

Sorting Playlists

Playlists can be sorted in two modes:

Card View Sorting (default)

  • Use the Sort dropdown to sort by:

    • Most Followers

    • Fastest Growing (followers/day)

    • Most Listeners

    • Highest Quality

    • Lowest Quality

    • Most Popular

    • Oldest Updated

    • Newest Updated

Table View Sorting

  • Click any column header to sort by that column’s metric (e.g., followers, bot score)

View Modes

There are two viewing modes:

Card View (default)

  • Visual layout

  • Best for browsing at a glance

  • Includes Sort dropdown

Table View

  • Spreadsheet-style layout

  • Fully customizable: show/hide columns

  • Click column headers to sort

  • Ideal for power users and data exports

Switch between modes using the buttons in the top-right corner.

Exporting Data

Paid users can export search results to CSV:

  • Click the Download button at the top of the results

  • Exports all visible playlists and columns

  • Useful for getting contact info, analyzing trends, or sharing with your team

Tips And Tricks

  • Paste full Spotify URLs for best results

  • Always check bot status before pitching

  • Use filters to skip inactive or poor-quality playlists

  • Mark playlists as Contacted after reaching out — this lets you filter them out later

  • Don’t blindly submit — check engagement, update frequency, and tracklist

  • Table View is great for sorting and exporting

  • Download data as CSV to keep records or build outreach lists

Taking Action

Once you've found valuable playlists:

  • Reach out using the provided contact info

  • Submit via platforms like SubmitLink or SubmitHub if available

  • Save to a folder in your Dashboard to track progress

  • Export data if you're doing large-scale outreach or research

That's it! Playlist Search helps you find the right playlists, avoid the botted ones, and stay organized while pitching. Happy searching!

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