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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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How to Keep the PiP up in another window?

Running the Spotify App on my Nobara Linux custom built PC, and I'm trying to read while listening to music but every time I click the web page the PiP that I pulled up so I can like songs disappears, is there a way to prevent this?

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Running the Spotify App on my Nobara Linux custom built PC, and I'm trying to read while listening to music but every time I click the web page the PiP that I pulled up so I can like songs disappears...

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Don't you like Linux Mint users anymore?

PlanPremium (since many years) CountryGermany DeviceLaptop, PC Operating SystemLinux Mint 21.3 and 22.3 My Issues 1. Problem: Last year the Linux desktop client did not start anymore on my Intel Core Duo T9300 machines. Looking into Terminal error me...

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[Desktop] [Linux] [GNOME] Top bar broken (looks like an old windows app

The top bar on GNOME (atleast on 49.4) looks like an old windows app/broken. I recently updated my app (it does it on the flatpak version and the snap version too, I tried both, tried clearing cache, updating my system, packages). Is there any way to...

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The top bar on GNOME (atleast on 49.4) looks like an old windows app/broken. I recently updated my app (it does it on the flatpak version and the snap version too, I tried both, tried clear...

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close button doesn't work on ubuntu 22.04. cannot close spotify using the close button.

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Copypaste broken since 1.2.77?

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DevicePersonal ComputerOperating SystemArch Linux (6.18.7-arch1-1) My Question or IssueI'm using your builds from https://repository.spotify.com/pool/non-free/s/spotify-client/ and installed them using spotify-launcher from ...

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Local files no longer played after spotify update, cannot acces the app from Ubuntu software center

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Spotify randomly using a lot of GPU resources

PlanPremiumCountryNorth AmericaOperating SystemLinux Mint My Question or IssueSpotify is using upwards of 30% of my 3060, which is unreasonably high, and I have a capable enough CPU to not use hardware acceleration.

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Spotify fo Linux is sloooooowwwwww

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceLaptopOperating SystemLinux Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTSMy Question or IssueSince last update of Spotify for Linux it seems that I'm riding in a wagon. The app is too slow and with the new features and animations - unnecessary in ...

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