Importing Public Favorites & Series Playlists from Bilibili

Many parents keep a growing collection of scattered picture books, classic poems, and science videos in their Bilibili favorites — or discover carefully built playlists shared by great teachers. By importing favorites or a series playlist, you can add hundreds or even thousands of hand-picked videos at once.

This guide explains why you must get the link from a browser, the exact steps on computer and phone, and the permission rules.

[!TIP] 30-second favorites quick-start

  • Browser required: Bilibili's app limits sharing to app-specific cards — open the page in a phone or computer browser and copy the URL from the address bar;
  • Check "Public": favorites must be set to "Public"; private favorites are protected by platform permissions and can't be read;
  • Computer big-screen QR: right-click a blank spot → [[Create QR Code for This Page]] — the tablet scans it in seconds;
  • Watch Later first: "Watch Later" is a private account list — batch-transfer it to a public favorites list before importing.

1. Why Do You Need a Browser? (The Mechanics)

Parents often ask: "I tapped Share in the Bilibili app, so why won't Anxin Learn import it?"

[!IMPORTANT] Bilibili's app-sharing limitation The Bilibili mobile app closes its ecosystem: sharing favorites inside the app outputs a WeChat mini-program or a private protocol card — it does not provide a standard web playlist URL.
So to get a Public Favorites or series playlist link, you must open the page in the phone or computer's built-in browser (Safari / Chrome) and copy it from the top address bar!

2. How to Get the Public Favorites / Playlist Link

2.1 On a computer browser (recommended · fastest)

If you organize favorites or browse teacher's playlists on a big screen, these are the quickest — with a copy-free QR option:

  • Method 1 (right-click QR · tablet scans): open the Public Favorites page in a browser, right-click a blank area → choose [[Create QR Code for This Page]], then scan with your child's tablet;
  • Method 2 (qrcode.show fast QR): add qrcode.show/ before the URL in the address bar and press Enter (e.g. qrcode.show/https://www.bilibili.com/list/ml...);
  • Method 3 (copy the URL): make sure the address bar shows the standard format (bilibili.com/list/ml... or fid), copy it, send it to the tablet via messaging, and long-press to copy there.

2.2 Using the phone's own browser (when no computer is around)

No computer handy? Your phone's Safari or Chrome does the job:

  1. Open the web version: open your phone's browser, go to bilibili.com, and sign in;
  2. Enter Public Favorites: tap the profile center in the bottom-right and open the "Public Favorites" you want;
  3. Copy the top URL: tap the address bar at the top → tap [[Copy All]] (verify it starts with bilibili.com/list/...);
  4. Switch back to the app: back in "Anxin Learn", the favorites playlist is parsed automatically and a batch confirmation appears.

3. Favorites Status & Permissions at a Glance

Favorites & playlist typeRules & tips
Public Favorites / Series Playlist
:icon(check): 100% supported		As long as the list is set to "Public" on Bilibili, the browser long link or QR scan imports the whole set in seconds.
Private Favorites
:icon(close): Cannot read		Private lists are locked by platform privacy rules and can't be read without login. Temporarily switch it to "Public" in favorites settings, then import — and you can switch it back after.
Watch Later
:icon(close): Cannot read		A private temporary list with no public web URL. Use Bilibili's "Select all → Save to a Public Favorites list" first, then import that list.

4. FAQ & Troubleshooting

Q: Why isn't the Share-link from the Bilibili app recognized?

As explained above, the app's share output is a mini-program card, not a standard web URL. Open the Bilibili web version in your phone's browser, copy the standard address-bar URL, and parsing succeeds 100%.

Q: Why doesn't "Import Public Favorites" appear (or list is empty) when sharing a channel / profile link?

Many parents wonder: "My favorites folder is already set to 'Public', so why doesn't it show up in the picker sheet when I share my profile link?"

  • Root Cause (Bilibili's Two-Tier Privacy System):
    Bilibili has two completely separate switches:

    1. Channel Gate Switch (Space Privacy): Controls whether your profile displays the "Favorites" tab and directory to visitors. If this toggle is off, no external visitor can view your list of folders;
    2. Individual Folder Switch (Public / Private): Controls whether someone who already has the direct folder link can watch its contents.
      When you share only your space/profile link, the app can only request your public folder list; if the space privacy switch is disabled, Bilibili returns an empty response.

  • How to Fix (Two Options):

    • Option 1: Enable "Show My Favorites" in Space Settings (Recommended & Permanent)
      In the Bilibili app, tap [[My]] → scroll down to [[Settings]] → [[Privacy Settings]] → [[Space Settings]] → toggle on [[Show My Favorites]]. Re-share your profile link, and all your public folders will appear instantly in the app!
    • Option 2: Copy the Folder's Direct Web URL (Bypass Space Privacy)
      If you prefer to keep your general profile private, open that specific public favorite folder in a mobile or desktop browser. Copy the full address-bar link (bilibili.com/list/ml... or URL with fid), paste it into the app, and it will import seamlessly without touching profile privacy.

Q: Will new videos added to my favorites sync later?

Yes — one-tap incremental updates! When you add new videos to your favorites on Bilibili, open the video's detail page and tap [[Check for Updates]] at the bottom — the app compares and appends the new episodes, and your check-ins and pacing records are untouched.

Q: I want to show my private favorites to my child — what's the safest way?

In Bilibili, open that list's settings and switch it to "Public"; after "Anxin Learn" finishes importing, switch it back to "Private" anytime — the videos already in your library are unaffected.

[!RELATED] Related Guides & Further Reading

[!NOTE] Some episodes missing when importing favorites? If part of a playlist or favorites isn't recognized, the originals may carry the official "Anime" copyright badge or were set private by the author. Contact us via [[Parent Center]] → [[Feedback]].