Spotify is testing a new way for you to connect with your music on Desktop. The new desktop experience features an all-new design, streamlined with the Spotify apps on all your devices.
This is a brand-new experience and some parts are still being fine-tuned. Be sure to give feedback with the steps below to let the right folks know what you think could be improved.
The other Rock Stars and I got the chance to test the new desktop experience first and now more users will be able to test it out and give their feedback for the team. If you are a passionate Spotify user and would like to join the Rock Star Program and be part of cool experiences like this, then check out this help article.
How do I know if I’m using the New Desktop Experience?
The new desktop experience is not hard to spot with its new design! Your Library looks like this for example:
Why did the app change?
This test is rolled out to a specific group of users at this moment. It’s not possible to sign up for this right now, but your interest is really appreciated. If you’re interested in testing out new versions of Spotify before everyone else, check this out: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Answers/How-do-I-become-a-Spotify-Beta-tester/ta-p/4551518.
If you’re looking for more information about how tests work and about how features are released, take a look here: https://support.spotify.com/article/why-am-i-seeing-different-features-than-my-friends/.
How to give feedback?
This thread is your go-to destination for asking questions, getting help for issues you may have, as well as to share your impressions and feedback on this new desktop experience.
Keep in mind that pictures can say a thousand words, so if you have any screenshots of something you’d like to share of your experience be sure to post them here as well! The right teams at Spotify take their time to read the posts in this thread and use your feedback to fine-tune this new experience for everyone.
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I also don't like the new Spotify interface. Ever since it rolled out in late 2020, it only appeared in my account, but my mom's account has the current (old) interface.
@Dan
Could we please get this sticky of info updated to reflect where the updates (accomplished and projected) are currently? I feel like there's been a lot going on and time passed, and I'm still monitoring in hopes of things reaching a level of stability where I could come back and subscribe again.
Thank you.
lblackwelluk
EDITED: for user ID
Probably already requested, but whatever:
Please bring back the Fullscreen button or add another method for displaying the current track's album cover in a big and nice way.
Kind regards
@Dan,
What are the new features for the new version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 after have install the update on the app desktop.
Hello,
Just captured this part.
Fresh download, install and first time run of Spotify on Windows 10. No click on any objects or songs yet, pure first load 🙂
Hope this helps for improvement. Cheers!
it's too bad what the liked songs still hasn't the number songs and the cover to the playlist.
Hi Everyone,
Dan here from the Desktop team again. Desktop 1.1.55 is starting to roll out now and I wanted to let you know what to expect.
Fullscreen mode
We’ve brought back a new and improved fullscreen mode for Desktop, making better use hi-res artist imagery where available.
Playlisting
General
As always, please do ensure you’re fully updated and are running the latest version. We again thank you for the feedback provided.
Thanks,
Dan
Please bring back all tracks of all albums on the artist page.
Maybe these 2 issues are related to my post here:
https://community.spotify.com/t5/Your-Library/Artists-section-of-Library-no-longer-works-after-follo...
Hey @dan, I'm glad to hear from the Desktop Team.. 😉
Huge user of the Desktop version since 2009, I have seen all the changes along the years and I must say that with actual version 1.1.55.498 (for me), I am "almost" fully satisfied and I can enjoy totally what I am using Spotify for.
So, why I have said "almost satisfied" ? 😆
What I miss is mostly part of the search feature that I use a lot when creating my various playlists.
1 - Single search :
Why it's not possible to order in all the ways possible search results ?
That is a main feature of a search function. It's very useful for : (e.g) find all the version of a same song by different artists or find different songs with same title, etc...
2 - Multiple search :
When doing a multiple search : (e.g) / year:1992 genre:hip-hop \
Why the result page gives only Songs and not also Albums ?
In a single search (e.g.) / year:1992 \ we get both Songs and Albums.
That's my main concern all the rest is just little details. I have just a wish for the future : Keep the Desktop version unique, don't try to make it looking like the Web Player but rather try to make the Web Player looking like and as useful as the Desktop. 😆 (that said, I never use the Web Player 😆 )
Hi everyone, we have an announcement in the Blog about the Desktop App. I'm going to lock this thread and move the conversation to there.
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