How to Sync and Keep YouTube Playlists Up to Date
YouTube playlists are not static — videos are deleted, made private, or re-uploaded constantly. Without regular syncing, your playlist data drifts out of date. Wipelist synchronizes your playlists automatically, flagging new issues each time you log in so your library is always accurate.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Connect your YouTube account to Wipelist
Sign up at wipelist.com and authorize Wipelist to access your YouTube playlists via Google OAuth. The connection is read-write so Wipelist can also manage entries when you choose to.
Allow the initial sync to complete
On first connection, Wipelist imports all your playlists and fetches video metadata from the YouTube API. For accounts with many playlists this may take a minute or two. A progress indicator shows the sync status.
Enable auto-sync on the dashboard
Wipelist automatically re-syncs your playlists when you open the dashboard (if more than 15 minutes have passed since the last sync). You can also manually trigger a full sync at any time by clicking the 'Sync' button on any playlist.
Review flagged issues after each sync
After a sync, Wipelist highlights any playlists where new unavailable or private videos have appeared since the last check. Open those playlists to review and clean them up with one click.
Keep your playlists synchronized automatically
Wipelist syncs your YouTube playlists on every visit, so you always know which ones need attention — without manual checking.
Try Wipelist Free →Frequently Asked Questions
How frequently does Wipelist sync my playlists?
Wipelist performs an automatic sync when you open the dashboard, provided at least 15 minutes have elapsed since the last sync. You can force an immediate sync for any individual playlist at any time.
Does syncing make changes to my YouTube account?
Sync itself is read-only — it only updates Wipelist's local copy of your playlist data. Changes to YouTube (such as removing videos) only happen when you explicitly confirm a removal action.
What happens if I add videos to a playlist directly on YouTube?
The next sync will pick up newly added videos and add them to Wipelist's local view. Your Wipelist dashboard always reflects the current state of your YouTube playlists after a sync.