topic Re: Bring Back Messages in iOS (iPhone, iPad)

Bring Back Messages

baghdaey — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:12:55 GMT

Dear Spotify,

Please bring back the messages function. This feature was one of the best parts about Spotify. So oftern, there are songs that we would like to share with a friend (and not our whole feed).

Thanks,

A very concerned user

Re: Bring Back Messages

travis_james_ — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:19:43 GMT

I have to agree - I want to personally share things, and not just with my followers on a whole. There's a whole lot to be desired in the desktop app, and functionality disconnect between that and the mobile app - podcasts only available via the phone app? Why?

You used to be able to see who followed playlists etc... and now not. Why? These were very cool social functions of the app and they are frustratingly gone. I just don't see why these would be stripped from it.

Re: Bring Back Messages

baghdaey — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:36:01 GMT

Non-answer from Spotify help:

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out to us about the inbox feature. No worries, we'll look into this for you.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve Spotify’s overall features and functions, we’ve decided to remove our Inbox/Messages feature.
We’ve got some more information about this over at our Community. Please do check it out and get involved in the discussion. We’d appreciate any feedback you’d like to submit there.
It’s still easy to share and chat about music from Spotify though! Check this out for other ways to get social. We’re always trying out innovative ways to use the app, so stay tuned for new sharing features in the future.
If you’re interested to learn more about how the app evolves, check out our article about testing and why features change.
If there’s anything else you need, please don’t hesitate to get back in touch. We’re always here to lend a helping hand.
All the best,

Julius

Re: Bring Back Messages

FireBolt6 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 03:28:49 GMT

Spotify,

I don't see why removing the message feature improves Spotify in any way. It's fun to share songs with friends and I, along with the other members of the Spotify community, implore you to bring back this beloved feature.

-Another concerned user

Re: Bring Back Messages

Nova6 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:45:33 GMT

Please bring it back!!! It was one of the only reasons i use it!

Re: Bring Back Messages

pharenzz — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:50:55 GMT

As a very annoyed user (and a Product Manager myself) who just can't wrap my head around why this useful and regularly-used feature would be removed, I just want a real answer as to why.

Weird copywright issues that I can't fathom? An attempt to force people to share with entire feeds of people to increase music sharing reach? Results of some user surveys performed by a PM? If it was the latter, I suggest re-doing it. I can't imagine users really think removing this feature is a bonus.

Re: Bring Back Messages

devilonmyback — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:22:54 GMT

Hi Spotify!

I agree and am personally pretty P.O.'d about this. PLEASE bring back this function.

- Concerned User

Re: Bring Back Messages

dalhax — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:07:19 GMT

I agree. I loved sending messages to my Spotify friends and I miss this function.

Re: Bring Back Messages

ecemipekli — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:33 GMT

Sorry for trying to bring this thread back from the dead, but I am still missing this feature 6 years after it was killed, and would really appreciate a reconsideration

Re: Bring Back Messages

SavanahLynn — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:15:58 GMT

I have always wondered why you can't see who follows your playlists and why you can't message people on the app. It would be great to interact with your followers on the app that you don't have added elsewhere.

Re: Bring Back Messages

marinanana — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:21:04 GMT

i know it is already 2025 and this thread is from 2017..but spotify PLEASE bring direct messaging backk😭 and also i want to see who saves my playlist! i love this app, it keeps me going but i could love it more if a few more things were added.

Re: Bring Back Messages

Sveda — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:59:28 GMT

BRING IT BACK! Would reallllly love this feature.