diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 4000334..a6995b0 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -738,7 +738,8 @@ func (s *appState) showPlayerView() {
 		)
 		playlistContainer.Resize(fyne.NewSize(250, 540))
 
-		var playlistVisible bool = len(s.loadedVideos) > 1
+		// Playlist starts hidden by default - user can toggle with menu button
+		var playlistVisible bool = false
 		var mainContent *fyne.Container
 
 		if playlistVisible {