YouTube Premium remains one of the best value-for-money entertainment subscriptions, not just because it bundles ad-free video streaming with access to YouTube Music, but also because of how well YouTube Music continues to evolve. Its smart recommendation engine, personalization tools, and seamless integration with other Google services have made it a favorite among many users. Now, there’s yet another reason to appreciate the platform even more.
YouTube Music has started rolling out a new playlist feature that makes it easier and faster to locate specific songs within large playlists. However, there’s a catch — it’s not yet available to everyone.
How YouTube Music’s new playlist search works
First spotted by Reddit user u/xerus9915, the new feature introduces a “Find in playlist” option. It appears in the overflow menu (the three-dot icon) on any playlist page, sitting just below the “Shuffle play” button. This addition lets users search directly within a playlist instead of endlessly scrolling to locate a favorite song.
A screenshot shared by Reddit shows the feature in action, offering a convenient search field to type a song’s name and jump straight to it. Unfortunately, the rollout appears to be limited for now. Several commenters note that it hasn’t appeared yet for Android users.
Availability details
According to u/xerus9915, this feature was found on the iOS version of YouTube Music (version 8.45.3). But before iPhone users get too excited, it’s important to note that Google seems to be A/B testing the feature. That means only a small group of users currently have access.
Even after installing version 8.45.3 on multiple iPhones, both independent testers and Android Authority report that the option doesn’t consistently appear, suggesting a server-side activation or limited testing phase.
A small limitation
If you’re among the lucky few who already have access, take note of one limitation: the “Find in playlist” function doesn’t yet work for radio-style playlists in your library. It’s limited to standard playlists only.
Looking ahead
Still, this update signals good news for the overall user experience. It’s likely that Google will expand the feature more broadly, as it has with previous rollouts. Spotify, for example, followed a similar approach by first testing its “Exclude track from your taste profile” feature within playlists before extending it platform-wide.
If this pattern repeats, YouTube Music listeners across platforms could soon enjoy an even smoother, more personalized listening experience.
