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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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61318 Views
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
a week ago
rednblu
Roadie
83928 Views
278 replies
22 likes

83928 Views
278 replies
22 likes

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
5995 Views
1 replies
6 likes

5995 Views
1 replies
6 likes

[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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0 replies
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Mac
Windows

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Superuser Contribution Let me bleep suggestions from the app

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have been presented with a suggested podcast that contains a word that isn't allowed on this forum in the title. This word is not safe for work, and isn't acceptabl...

jasonallenross
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country US Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have been presented with a suggested podcast that contains a word that isn't allo...
2021-06-15 6:59:53 PM
2021-06-17 9:04:08 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
363 Views
1 replies
0 likes

363 Views
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Superuser Contribution Recommended songs based on playlist missing

PlanFreeCountryTurkeyDeviceLenovo G710 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueThe recommended songs bar at the bottom of my playlist has disappeared, but is still present on all my other playlists. I uninstalled & re-installed the app on...

MTyronic
Newbie
Plan Free Country Turkey Device Lenovo G710 Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The recommended songs bar at the bottom of my playlist has disappeared, but is still prese...
2021-05-17 1:42:56 AM
2021-06-16 3:52:26 PM
Novy
Moderator
490 Views
3 replies
0 likes

490 Views
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Profile Picture and Spotify Playlist Images Vanished

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceDesktop, Samsung S20+, Chrome Webplayer My Question or IssueAs the title says, my images for my playlists have dissapered, aswell as my profile picture.

JoePerks2000
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Desktop, Samsung S20+, Chrome Webplayer My Question or Issue As the title says, my images for my playlists have dissapered, aswell as my prof...
2021-06-08 3:01:35 PM
2021-06-16 2:09:39 PM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
675 Views
3 replies
1 likes
chrome
Desktop
Samsung

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Superuser Contribution Playlist Order mixed up

PlanPremiumCountryAustriaDevicePcOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question/IssueSo since the Big Update, I have the problem that when I add new songs(multiple) to a Playlist the order is not correct or mixed up on the Desktop app.You see in the Pictures...

HikarinoMajo
Regular
Plan Premium Country Austria Device Pc Operating System Windows 10 My Question/Issue So since the Big Update, I have the problem that when I add new songs(multiple) to a Playlist the...
2021-04-29 10:05:31 PM
2021-06-16 1:34:07 PM
Xenia
Moderator
4613 Views
32 replies
13 likes

4613 Views
32 replies
13 likes

Superuser Contribution Local Files gone from the sidebar

Premium Spotify v1.1.1.348.g9064793a, Windows 10. title. Why? before anyone asks, 'songs' doesn't list all of my files (it lists ~30 out of the 3000 I have oh I'm sorry, it actually doesn't list any local files, only the songs that I actually use fro...

stilitzkin
Casual Listener
Premium Spotify v1.1.1.348.g9064793a, Windows 10. title. Why? before anyone asks, 'songs' doesn't list all of my files (it lists ~30 out of the 3000 I have oh I'm sorry, it actually...
2019-03-10 4:46:48 AM
2021-06-15 9:37:21 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
2299 Views
12 replies
5 likes

2299 Views
12 replies
5 likes

Superuser Contribution Cannot Uninstall Spotify from Windows 10

Installed Desktop version of Spotify from official website (not windows store) long ago.Accidentally installed Spotify app from windows store and uninstalled it. Then began to receive error message "Spotify failed to migrate some of your data" every ...

resetmyspotify
Casual Listener
Installed Desktop version of Spotify from official website (not windows store) long ago. Accidentally installed Spotify app from windows store and uninstalled it. Then began to receive error message...
2021-06-14 11:09:36 AM
2021-06-15 4:23:47 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
1374 Views
3 replies
0 likes

1374 Views
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Superuser Contribution Inconsistency with rounded icons

PlanPremium (Family)CountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe icons for Liked Songs and Create Playlist are not rounded, while the Your Episodes icon is rounded.

MewMewMew
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (Family) Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The icons for Liked Songs and Create Playlist are not rounded, while the Your Episod...
2021-06-14 12:27:09 PM
2021-06-15 12:33:36 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
422 Views
1 replies
0 likes
desktop app
Windows 10

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Superuser Contribution How to fix error, "Something went wrong, try reloading the page"?

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueHey! So whenever I try to open my Spotify Desktop Application, it prompts me with the error, "Something went wrong, try reloading the page". I was wondering if there is a...

daddysean
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows My Question or Issue Hey! So whenever I try to open my Spotify Desktop Application, it prompts me with the error, "...
2021-06-13 8:31:12 PM
2021-06-15 8:11:35 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
1401 Views
3 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution how to unfollow myself?

for some reason today, i gained myself as a follower and i can see my own activity status. also, the button where it allows me to unfollow people isn't there for myself. how do i fix this issue?

garlicbreadking
Newbie
for some reason today, i gained myself as a follower and i can see my own activity status. also, the button where it allows me to unfollow people isn't there for myself. how do i fix this issue?
2020-09-06 6:46:38 AM
2021-06-14 8:24:16 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
863 Views
4 replies
1 likes

863 Views
4 replies
1 likes

Superuser Contribution Spotify not recognizing internet connectivity

PlanFamily PremiumCountryVietnamDeviceLenovo Gaming LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSometimes my Windows 10 system does not recognize it's own connectivity to the Internet. It will display that there is a LAN network connection b...

artpoetryfictio
Music Fan
Plan Family Premium Country Vietnam Device Lenovo Gaming Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Sometimes my Windows 10 system does not recognize it's own connectivi...
2021-06-13 11:34:04 AM
2021-06-14 12:02:06 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
454 Views
1 replies
0 likes

454 Views
1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Cannot download playlist on Windows 10 desktop

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI purchased Spotify premium 2 days ago and cannot download my playlist. I've updated Spotify, removed it twice fully and my playlist won't download. This occurs on the Wi...

Boredomoverload
Visitor
Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I purchased Spotify premium 2 days ago and cannot download my playlist. I've updated Spotify, ...
2021-06-12 5:03:31 PM
2021-06-13 5:34:56 PM
Novy
Moderator
483 Views
1 replies
0 likes

483 Views
1 replies
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[Web Player][Other] The player works weird after my account upgraded to premium account

I upgraded my acc to premium twice. However, after I upgraded my acc, the player won't work well (I use the Spotify web player). I chose a song to play but it won't play and skip to the next few songs. When it finally stops on a song it won't stream ...

kimberleyyyying
Visitor
I upgraded my acc to premium twice. However, after I upgraded my acc, the player won't work well (I use the Spotify web player). I chose a song to play but it won't play and skip to the next few song...
2021-06-13 12:31:39 PM
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0 replies
0 likes
Other
Web Player

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Superuser Contribution My top genres are different on phone than web player

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueMy top genres are different on phone than web player.It looks like indie genre on my phone, b...

mirayuau
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue My top ...
2021-06-07 9:54:35 AM
2021-06-12 5:21:08 PM
Novy
Moderator
681 Views
3 replies
0 likes
top genre

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Superuser Contribution Desktop App "Now Playing" Banner not Updating and Crashed

PlanPremiumCountryIndonesiaDevice(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueSo I use Spotify's Desktop App adn Mobile App. I listen using the Mobile App and control what I play, etc. using my Desktop App so I don't have to look at/for ...

irvandytan
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Indonesia Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue So I use Spotify's Desktop App adn Mobile App. I listen using the Mobile App and co...
2021-06-11 6:32:53 AM
2021-06-12 8:30:38 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
604 Views
1 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop Client ignores System Media Keys and seems to hang

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePC (i9-9920x, 64GB RAM; RTX2080)Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro 20H2 19042.985 My Question or IssueSince the April/May big user interface update of the spotify desktop application the system media keys for play/pause/sto...

nemcija
Regular
Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC (i9-9920x, 64GB RAM; RTX2080) Operating System Windows 10 Pro 20H2 19042.985 My Question or Issue Since the April/May big user interface update...
2021-06-06 2:57:43 PM
2021-06-12 8:22:35 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
412 Views
3 replies
0 likes

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3 replies
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Solved!! what app can i get for windows 10 for having lyrics when playing spotify

dnj
Newbie
2017-01-28 9:57:52 PM
2021-06-11 6:20:39 PM
coffeecrysis
Visitor
25270 Views
6 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution CTRL + L does not select all text for a new search

On previous versions when you use this desktop shortcut and you had previous text on the input it will select/highlight it all to enter a new whole search. Now only focus on the input so you have to select manually the text and delete it to perform a...

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golfeitor
Casual Listener
On previous versions when you use this desktop shortcut and you had previous text on the input it will select/highlight it all to enter a new whole search. Now only focus on the input so you have to ...
2021-04-03 6:52:30 PM
2021-06-11 3:38:00 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
615 Views
7 replies
3 likes

615 Views
7 replies
3 likes

Superuser Contribution Time to say goodbye

As of today, 6/9/21, you have taken away the ability to revert to the prior version user interface for Windows 10. After over six years of PAYING YOU MONEY, it is time to say goodbye. The new interface IS A CATASTROPHE. I don't know how many decision...

itcanbedone
Casual Listener
As of today, 6/9/21, you have taken away the ability to revert to the prior version user interface for Windows 10. After over six years of PAYING YOU MONEY, it is time to say goodbye. The new interfa...
2021-06-10 6:07:28 AM
2021-06-11 8:49:49 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
524 Views
1 replies
3 likes

524 Views
1 replies
3 likes

Superuser Contribution How can I get the old interface with the more respectful and non-paternalist "New Release" ?

Plan PremiumCountry CanadaOperating System Windows 10 My issue is that since a couple of month, my Spofity home screen has been obliterated with junk, "suggestion", and all kind of things that I am not interested in. Example, now, I have to scroll th...

arbours
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Canada Operating System Windows 10 My issue is that since a couple of month, my Spofity home screen has been obliterated with junk, "suggestion", and al...
2021-06-10 1:54:25 AM
2021-06-11 8:46:40 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
479 Views
2 replies
2 likes

479 Views
2 replies
2 likes

Superuser Contribution Spotify makes my League Of Legends fps low?

PlanPremium (family plan)CountryCanadaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I'm in a game of League of Legends, I love playing music. Recently, when I start my music it lowers my FPS from 300 to 75-100 FPS, BUT only when the bla...

VadoseBat43
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (family plan) Country Canada Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I'm in a game of League of Legends, I love playing music. Recently, ...
2021-03-17 9:25:58 PM
2021-06-11 8:19:06 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
5351 Views
6 replies
2 likes

5351 Views
6 replies
2 likes

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