YouTube Playlist Randomizer
A true shuffle for any YouTube or YouTube Music playlist. Every video is fetched and randomized evenly, then the new order plays on YouTube in one click.
How the shuffle works
The tool reads the full playlist through YouTube's official API, removes deleted and private videos, and shuffles the rest with the Fisher–Yates algorithm, the standard way to make every ordering equally likely. Press Reshuffle as often as you like; nothing is fetched again.
Each part opens as a temporary YouTube queue. Nothing is added to your account and nothing about the playlist is stored here.
Good uses for a random order
- Music playlists that always start with the same songs.
- Revision playlists, so you test recall rather than order.
- Background or party mixes that shouldn't repeat early.
- Picking a random video from a long Watch Later style list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does YouTube's own shuffle keep repeating the same videos?
YouTube's shuffle works on the part of the playlist it has loaded and favours videos it expects you to watch, so long playlists often replay the same few. This tool fetches every video first and shuffles the full list evenly, so each order is equally likely.
How does the shuffled order play on YouTube?
The Open on YouTube button uses YouTube's temporary queue link, which plays a list of videos in the order given, with no sign-in and nothing saved to your account.
Why is my playlist split into parts?
YouTube's temporary queue holds up to 50 videos. A 120-video playlist becomes three parts (1–50, 51–100, 101–120); play them one after another.
Does it work with YouTube Music playlists?
Yes. Paste a music.youtube.com playlist link. The queue opens on youtube.com, and the YouTube Music app picks up the same videos if you open the link on your phone.
Can I save the shuffled order as a new playlist?
Open the queue on YouTube, then use Save on the queue panel while signed in to keep it as a playlist. You can also copy the links in the new order.