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Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
2 weeks ago
James335
Casual Listener
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78 replies
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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
Monday
rednblu
Roadie
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278 replies
22 likes

83359 Views
278 replies
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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5964 Views
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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Mac
Windows

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Superuser Contribution Why don't any of my public playlists show up when others search for it?

Hi,I have several public playlists who each have 3-6 followers and they have a lot of interaction. But why don't any of them show up when others search for it? I have one magical forest type of playlist with 3 followers, but it doesn't show up in the...

anfe15
Regular
Hi, I have several public playlists who each have 3-6 followers and they have a lot of interaction. But why don't any of them show up when others search for it? I have one magical forest type of p...
2021-09-19 11:07:09 PM
2021-09-21 7:38:38 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
381 Views
1 replies
0 likes

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[BUG] Removing song from queue in windows

PlanPremium (probably doesn't matter)CountrySweden DeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 10VersionSpotify for Windows1.1.68.628.geb44bd66 My Question or IssueIf I add the same song to my queue 3 times (or any other number > 2) and right click -> Re...

hankeknutsson
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (probably doesn't matter) Country Sweden Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 10 Version Spotify for Windows 1.1.68.628.geb44bd66 My Question or Issue I...
2021-09-19 7:53:33 PM
2021-09-20 4:46:53 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
425 Views
1 replies
0 likes
bug
Desktop
Windows

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Superuser Contribution Music not avaible

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueHello I was in my windows and when I tried to hear music it showed up this “This contend is not available” with every song and I can’t hear to anything, I already logged out...

Kirai30
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Spain Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello I was in my windows and when I tried to hear music it showed up this &n...
2021-09-19 1:25:36 PM
2021-09-20 4:33:08 PM
Elena
Moderator
344 Views
1 replies
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344 Views
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Superuser Contribution 12th track of 12-track albums not appearing properly

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceOne of PCsOperating SystemWindows 7 Service Pack 1Version of Desktop player (Windows)1.1.64.561.g71bd09eb-a (latest AFAIK) My Question or IssueEvery 12th track of any 12-track album/compilation release either does...

GH1687
Regular
Plan Premium Country United States Device One of PCs Operating System Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Version of Desktop player (Windows) 1.1.64.561.g71bd09eb-a (latest AFAIK) My Question ...
2021-07-31 12:12:09 AM
2021-09-20 12:22:03 PM
GH1687
Regular
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23 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Corrupted playlist search

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 Home My Question or IssueHello. I found a strange issue of Windows app. While I try to search through the playlists - after typing keyword I got blank playlist cover arts and I simply cannot ...

shanedeether
Roadie
Plan Premium Country Poland Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Home My Question or Issue Hello. I found a strange issue of Windows app. While I try to search through the playlists...
2021-08-30 1:01:39 AM
2021-09-19 9:46:37 PM
Novy
Moderator
2417 Views
18 replies
3 likes
Search

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Superuser Contribution Dragging local files is broken

PlanPremiumCountryUruguayDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify just updated to version 1.1.68.628.geb44bd66 The only thing I noticed is that, in the queue list, dragging local files is broken: If I try to drag a local file so...

slug_camargo
Gig Goer
Plan Premium Country Uruguay Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify just updated to version 1.1.68.628.geb44bd66 The only thing I noticed is that...
2021-09-17 5:51:37 PM
2021-09-19 8:07:06 PM
Novy
Moderator
496 Views
1 replies
1 likes
queue list drag drop local files

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Superuser Contribution App is completely broken. Takes forever to load, cannot play music, playlists can’t load.

PlanPremium StudentCountryUSADeviceGaming computer, IntelOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I cannot use my desktop app at all.So I’ve pretty much run out of ideas here. My desktop app for Spotify has not been working for the last week. ...

Caddince
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Student Country USA Device Gaming computer, Intel Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I cannot use my desktop app at all. So I’ve pretty ...
2021-09-16 6:28:12 AM
2021-09-19 11:18:56 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
635 Views
3 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Other] Offline Mode greyed out - Destop App (MS Windows)

I am currently running 1.1.66.580 (but this problem has consistently occurred over the last 6 months and I have just reached end of line with it). I launch Spotify and it will open, but to completely a black screen. No playback tools or any music con...

LJBlondie
Newbie
I am currently running 1.1.66.580 (but this problem has consistently occurred over the last 6 months and I have just reached end of line with it). I launch Spotify and it will open, bu...
2021-08-30 5:46:51 PM
2021-09-18 3:41:09 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
794 Views
3 replies
1 likes
Desktop
Other

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Offline not properly offline

I cannot go offline on my desktop and listen on multiple devices. This works on mobile however, I can have two phones playing spotify if they're both in offline mode. The desktop will not relinquish control of the spotify account even when it's offli...

LeetleBean
Visitor
I cannot go offline on my desktop and listen on multiple devices. This works on mobile however, I can have two phones playing spotify if they're both in offline mode. The desktop will not relinquish ...
2021-08-29 2:25:12 AM
2021-09-17 10:30:54 PM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
367 Views
2 replies
0 likes

367 Views
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Task Manager shows Spotify using Very High power

I am running the latest version of Windows 10. I have tried installing Spotify from Spotify.com and the Windows 10 store. Both versions use Very High power, even when no audio is playing. There are games which do not utilize this much power, I'm curi...

jephyb
Casual Listener
I am running the latest version of Windows 10. I have tried installing Spotify from Spotify.com and the Windows 10 store. Both versions use Very High power, even when no audio is playing. There are g...
2021-07-21 5:05:49 PM
2021-09-17 7:55:58 PM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
772 Views
2 replies
0 likes
Desktop

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No windows tray icon for Spotify on Windows 21H1

As the title suggests, Spotify is longer longer appearing on the Windows system tray. I also noticed the advanced option for this changed from:"Close button should minimize the Spotify window to tray"to"Close button should minimize the Spotify window...

chemicalbliss
Casual Listener
As the title suggests, Spotify is longer longer appearing on the Windows system tray. I also noticed the advanced option for this changed from: "Close button should minimize the Spotify win...
2021-08-27 8:49:02 PM
2021-09-16 8:20:42 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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1 replies
0 likes
App & Features

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[Desktop][Other] bug in desktop

I can't hear any playlist in my desktop app.Each time I choose one it plays the first song, and than moves to a different 80's playlist!on web and smartphone it's ok..

21jn4ucs5aws5sc
Visitor
I can't hear any playlist in my desktop app. Each time I choose one it plays the first song, and than moves to a different 80's playlist! on web and smartphone it's ok..
2021-08-03 8:55:49 AM
2021-09-16 8:01:48 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
331 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Desktop
Other

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[Desktop] Spotify tasks continune to run in background after quitting (Windows 10)

I have the latest version of Windows 10 installed. I have tried installing the application from both Spotify.com as well as the Windows Store. I've also disabled as many Settings as I could, (i.e. Social, GPU acceleration, minimizing to taskbar on qu...

jephyb
Casual Listener
I have the latest version of Windows 10 installed. I have tried installing the application from both Spotify.com as well as the Windows Store. I've also disabled as many Settings as I could, (i.e. So...
2021-07-21 5:10:45 PM
2021-09-16 7:52:22 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
658 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Desktop

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Superuser Contribution Text greyed out glitch

My IssueI was browsing some pages, suddenly after reload, almost every text-label (from Home button, to the playlists.) in left menu, goes and stays dark gray, but they still function normally, its just a graphical glitch. This glitch occurs very ran...

RubenGYY
Casual Listener
My Issue I was browsing some pages, suddenly after reload, almost every text-label (from Home button, to the playlists.) in left menu, goes and stays dark gray, but they still function normally, its...
2021-09-14 10:04:53 PM
2021-09-16 6:50:10 PM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
492 Views
2 replies
0 likes
Windows 10 Application

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[HELP] Must Force Close To Search

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueFor at least a month now, whenever I need to search in Spotify it says the feature is unavailable (or something close to that). If I close the program and try to reopen i...

1224143595
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue For at least a month now, whenever I need to search in Spotify it says the feature is unavailable (or...
2021-09-15 9:35:39 PM
2021-09-16 1:40:18 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
342 Views
1 replies
0 likes

342 Views
1 replies
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Superuser Contribution How am I supposed to remove unavailable tracks from my playlists?

Premium, Windows 10, Latest version. So you all removed the option of showing unavailable tracks in playlists, but the problem is that I had a couple of them that I never removed. How do I remove them now that I can't see them? I keep getting "Spotif...

Lumpyguy
Music Fan
Premium, Windows 10, Latest version. So you all removed the option of showing unavailable tracks in playlists, but the problem is that I had a couple of them that I never removed. How do I r...
2021-09-09 12:50:22 AM
2021-09-16 9:45:28 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
2583 Views
6 replies
1 likes

2583 Views
6 replies
1 likes

Superuser Contribution Too many grayed tracks on PC, but these tracks available on iPhone

PlanPremium (active, next payment 15.09.2021)CountryRussiaDeviceiPhone, PCOperating SystemiOS 14.3, Windows 10 My Question or IssueA lot of tracks in search results and even in my playlists created for example 2 weeks ago that are greyed. But these t...

4jz6ji3oqcekbz
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (active, next payment 15.09.2021) Country Russia Device iPhone, PC Operating System iOS 14.3, Windows 10 My Question or Issue A lot of tracks in search results and even ...
2021-09-13 4:57:35 PM
2021-09-15 6:29:11 PM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
539 Views
3 replies
0 likes
music

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Left-clicking on currently-playing song cover does not jump to song in "Liked Songs"

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10Spotify client version1.1.65.643 (according to exe file properties) My Question or IssueIt was pleasant to have it finally working after the big update, but maybe the client got updated in the last few day...

Crocobutt
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Spotify client version 1.1.65.643 (according to exe file properties) My Question or Issue It was pleasant to have it finally workin...
2021-08-13 1:18:56 PM
2021-09-15 5:11:15 PM
Novy
Moderator
665 Views
5 replies
1 likes

665 Views
5 replies
1 likes

Progress bar no longer working on Windows Desktop app, when listening on iphone

PlanPremium (Family)CountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOn the desktop app, when playing audio through the iphone, the progress bar in the desktop app is not working at all.If I try to drag it, the track restarts.During pl...

Hopnut
Music Fan
Plan Premium (Family) Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue On the desktop app, when playing audio through the iphone, the progress bar in the...
2021-09-11 2:36:48 AM
2021-09-14 10:14:05 PM
Loxer
Community Legend
2124 Views
1 replies
2 likes

2124 Views
1 replies
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Superuser Contribution How to remove recently played items?

PlanFreeCountryKoreaDeviceLG laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThere is no way to remove recently played items for both of playlist and podcast.I attached pictures.

hjlee0421
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Korea Device LG laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue There is no way to remove recently played items for both of playlist and podcast. I attache...
2021-09-12 5:28:38 PM
2021-09-14 3:23:15 PM
Ver
Spotify Legend
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3 replies
0 likes

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