Lost feature: URI link with timestamp

[phaseshift]

Plan

Premium

Operating System

Windows 10, Spotify desktop app version 1.1.59.714.g7e040462-a

My Question or Issue

Prior to this most recent version update, I used to be able to copy a song's URI link and add a # timestamp (e.g., spotify:track:7iqS4pS1eVQbsJGbJKVwQb#0:39) in order to share the song so that it would start playing at that specified time in its duration.

This feature now seems to be lost. I've figured out that it is still possible to copy a song's URI link (not only the Song Link or embed code) by pressing the ALT key, but now the # timestamp addition is ineffective - any linked song will simply start playing from the beginning.

Is a new timestamp specification format required, or is this a bug that one can hope will be resolved in the next update?

[CarlosE]

Hey there @phaseshift,

Thanks for reaching out and welcome to the Community.

It looks like that feature was removed. We invite you to leave your feedback in this Community blog about the new desktop interface, which is constantly being monitored by the right folks in order to collect all your feedback, as it helps us to keep improving the app and the overall experience.

If you have any questions or need a hand with anything else, we'll be right here.

Cheers!

[chickfilasauce]

@Carlos E 

Why

[Susan_GP]

Hi there @chickfilasauce,

Thanks for your reply in this thread. 

We're always adding new features and removing others. We understand you'd like to have this option back, and we thank you for taking the time to let us know - we appreciate it! We always aim to improve, so we’ll get this passed on to the right team.

If you feel like it, you can submit an idea to add this option back. Others can then vote on it or add to the conversation to show their support

The Idea Exchange is a great way for us to see what our users are interested in and how many people like a certain idea. Check out this FAQ to learn more about it. 

 If you have any questions or need anything else, the Community is here for you.

[Tobias2024]

Bring it back, please, it is useful!

[von_saiko]

bring it back!

[Ameiossi]

Yes, there are very long pieces out there and we do not always want to start from beginning.
Strange that such an important feature just is removed...

[Kapox]

What? This feature was amazing 😥

[nitropowrd]

We ABSOLUTELY need the timestamp feature back!  Why oh why would you take it away? 

For podcasts it is essential for sharing with friends-- which unlocks new engagement and users to Spotify Premium!!