https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Using-Spotify-APIs-Without-Meeting-250k-MAU-Requirement/m-p/7306144#M19645 <P>Hi everyone,<BR />I’m looking to integrate Spotify into my app, but I’m currently facing challenges meeting the Extended Quota requirements—specifically the 250k MAU and commercial viability criteria.</P><P>My app is still in the early stages, and while it’s live and functional, I don’t yet have the required scale. Is there any way to continue using Spotify APIs (beyond development mode) while growing MAUs, or any alternative approach/review process for startups and early-stage products?</P><P>Any guidance or best practices on how others have navigated this would be really helpful. Thanks!</P> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:38:39 GMT Streetteam 2026-01-16T08:38:39Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Using-Spotify-APIs-Without-Meeting-250k-MAU-Requirement/m-p/7306144#M19645 <P>Hi everyone,<BR />I’m looking to integrate Spotify into my app, but I’m currently facing challenges meeting the Extended Quota requirements—specifically the 250k MAU and commercial viability criteria.</P><P>My app is still in the early stages, and while it’s live and functional, I don’t yet have the required scale. Is there any way to continue using Spotify APIs (beyond development mode) while growing MAUs, or any alternative approach/review process for startups and early-stage products?</P><P>Any guidance or best practices on how others have navigated this would be really helpful. Thanks!</P> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:38:39 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Using-Spotify-APIs-Without-Meeting-250k-MAU-Requirement/m-p/7306144#M19645 Streetteam 2026-01-16T08:38:39Z