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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
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2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
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morefluff
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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
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2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
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MattSuda
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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
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2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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FAQ: Spotify for Windows 10 app

Hey folks, we've outlined some of the common questions you might have about the Windows 10 app now available. Please post in this board if you have any other questions. Q: Why can’t I see Spotify in the Windows 10 store? A: Spotify for Windows store ...

meahtenoha
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2017-06-21 1:56:20 PM
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Superuser Contribution podcast video so large it's obscuring individual podcast titles

Can not see the list of Joe Rogan podcasts Because of the huge size of the video box, it's not possible to scroll through Joe's different episodes as can only glimpse one line of the description and title at a time.

Luxjules
Casual Listener
Can not see the list of Joe Rogan podcasts Because of the huge size of the video box, it's not possible to scroll through Joe's different episodes as can only glimpse one line of the d...
2021-01-23 3:42:47 PM
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Novy
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Superuser Contribution how do i get rid of this damn thing

how do i get rid of this damn overlay its on top of everything so i cant play anything or watch anything without it being in the way and its now getting me really annoyed. its not even showing stuff from my account its showing stuff from my dads!!

theotheroneofem
Visitor
how do i get rid of this damn overlay its on top of everything so i cant play anything or watch anything without it being in the way and its now getting me really annoyed. its not even showing stuff ...
2021-01-23 4:42:10 AM
2021-01-24 11:00:21 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Saving playlist name - always adding "2"

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I'm adding a new playlist, Spotify app is adding to the name of this playlist number "2". I know, that it should add "2" when the same name of playlist is already sav...

Grzegorz66
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Poland Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I'm adding a new playlist, Spotify app is adding to the name of this playlist number "2". ...
2020-04-16 1:42:23 PM
2021-01-23 6:51:06 PM
blakers42
Music Fan
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Superuser Contribution I can't change my offline storage location

PlanPremium CountryFrance DeviceComputer Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I have a problem. On my desktop app, with Windows 10, I can't change my location off my offline storage location. I just don't have the setting even in "Sh...

Notizz
Regular
Plan Premium Country France Device Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, I have a problem. On my desktop app, with Windows 10, I ca...
2021-01-20 6:53:45 PM
2021-01-23 11:01:33 AM
Mihail
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Superuser Contribution Does Anything Work?

My Question or IssueHaving to use the Windows 10 desktop app as the website as the Spotify web player ALWAYS states 'something has gone wrong'. At least the website allows you to use your robot to autofill complex passwords which the app doesn't. Log...

AnnieBody
Newbie
My Question or Issue Having to use the Windows 10 desktop app as the website as the Spotify web player ALWAYS states 'something has gone wrong'. At least the website allows you to use your robot to ...
2021-01-22 2:39:58 AM
2021-01-23 9:57:02 AM
Jeremy
Spotify
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Superuser Contribution The cache storage location does not change

PlanPremiumCountryRussiaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueUnable to change cache storage location. As a result, the application takes up a lot of space on the wrong disk! You can also clear the cache only by reinstalling the appl...

TiZERone
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Russia Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Unable to change cache storage location. As a result, the application takes up a lot of space o...
2021-01-21 9:02:34 AM
2021-01-23 9:38:08 AM
Mihail
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts Error from YOUR LIBRARY

Windows Ten:When I go to YOUR LIBRARY and click on Podcasts I get this standard Spotify Error Image and message "There was a problem displaying this page! This page either does not exist or an error occurred." Any solutions?Thank youScott

scottvonholzen
Music Fan
Windows Ten: When I go to YOUR LIBRARY and click on Podcasts I get this standard Spotify Error Image and message "There was a problem displaying this page! This page either does not exist or a...
2021-01-21 10:11:02 PM
2021-01-23 9:18:47 AM
Jeremy
Spotify
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Superuser Contribution Search function not working at all

Since one of the recent updates the search function in my spotify desktop app is not working anymore.when i type in a word, the screen stays empty.no search result header or anything.just blank space.I know there are some more posts about this, but e...

rawgi
Visitor
Since one of the recent updates the search function in my spotify desktop app is not working anymore. when i type in a word, the screen stays empty. no search result header or anything. just blank...
2020-08-03 11:12:51 AM
2021-01-23 3:43:03 AM
Treebie
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution "Create similar Playlist" not creating any new playlists

My Question or IssueI like to use this feature almost always to discover new songs and form playlists, however it seems unresponsive in any instance. I am aware you cannot use this feature on playlists not formely created by you. I have also reinstal...

tjennever
Regular
My Question or Issue I like to use this feature almost always to discover new songs and form playlists, however it seems unresponsive in any instance. I am aware you cannot use this feature on playl...
2020-08-09 7:33:36 AM
2021-01-22 9:24:58 PM
adesida
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create similar
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Playlists] Clicking on Album Art in a playlist does not work correctly after resorting

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSurface Book 2Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThis issue is caused by starting to play from a playlist (either shuffled or in order), then sorting the playlist in a different order or by a different column. P...

blackjet3
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device Surface Book 2 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue This issue is caused by starting to play from a playlist (either shuffled or in order)...
2019-05-09 7:02:56 PM
2021-01-22 3:33:31 PM
spenat28
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Desktop spotify keeps going 'Offline" but wifi constantly on

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueSpotify keeps going "offline" "Error Code 4" on my desktop and says it will reconnect when...

M68
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Australia Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Spotify k...
2020-09-13 3:37:46 AM
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Jeremy
Spotify
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Superuser Contribution Windows10 Store replaces installation

Whenever I run spotify after i.e. system has started, the application looks like this: And I would like to have this version:(Notice: different UI buttons: browse, radio, etc.) The version from second screenshot contains more albums, works better and...

564849
Newbie
Whenever I run spotify after i.e. system has started, the application looks like this: And I would like to have this version: (Notice: different UI buttons: browse, radio, etc.) ...
2021-01-19 10:57:53 PM
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Ivan
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution open.spotify not usable anymore

What happened to open.spotify?I use firefox - there are only giant pictures in it, it is terrible to search for anything, where are my playlist? This is not possible to do anything with this new design!

Ozymandia
Music Fan
What happened to open.spotify? I use firefox - there are only giant pictures in it, it is terrible to search for anything, where are my playlist? This is not possible to do anything with this ne...
2021-01-19 11:42:02 AM
2021-01-21 12:20:53 PM
Mihail
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution An issue with Workout genre on My Spotify for Windows

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountrySlovakiaDeviceDell InspironOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI haven't see any playlists in workout c...

Noguri
Roadie
None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country Slovakia Device Dell Inspiron Operating System Wind...
2021-01-19 7:18:44 PM
2021-01-21 11:50:43 AM
Ver
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Browse
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Superuser Contribution Can't change place for cache

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10,etc Question or IssueI would like to move the place for offline and cache, but I don't have that option under advanced settings. I just reinstalled spotify after resetting my computer. where can I find that setti...

stabro
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10,etc Question or Issue I would like to move the place for offline and cache, but I don't have that option under advanced settings. I j...
2021-01-20 10:33:53 AM
2021-01-21 11:10:48 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Cache

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[Desktop] Spotify Download Error

Spotify kept pausing every few seconds so I uninstalled it and am trying to reinstall it. My internet works completely fine (can stream video and music from other places) on my computer (is plugged in via ethernet) and other devices. When I try to re...

141231231232312
Visitor
Spotify kept pausing every few seconds so I uninstalled it and am trying to reinstall it. My internet works completely fine (can stream video and music from other places) on my computer (is plug...
2021-01-20 9:58:32 PM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playlist suggestions (Add)

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueYesterday (18 Jan 2021), I was listening to a playlist I created a while back and to my surprise, there was a new section at the bottom of the playlist with suggestions of similar artists and ...

Mr_Ty
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Yesterday (18 Jan 2021), I was listening to a playlist I created a while back and to my surprise, there was a new section at...
2021-01-19 1:38:48 PM
2021-01-20 3:52:21 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Stalling

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceSpotify for WindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen playing the app in Windows 10 (Both on Desktop and on my Surface Tablet) it plays fine til it hits commercials then every couple days when a comm...

Alastaire
Visitor
Plan Free Country United States Device Spotify for Windows Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When playing the app in Windows 10 (Both on Desktop and on my Surface Tabl...
2021-01-18 6:31:33 PM
2021-01-20 12:00:04 PM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Not all local files showing

PlanPremium DuoCountryUK DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi there, Not all of my local files show in spotify.I have attatched screenshots showing the problem.I have tried:- removing and re-adding the local folder- removing the ...

wdan96
Visitor
Plan Premium Duo Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi there, Not all of my local files show in spotify. I have attatched...
2021-01-19 11:26:24 AM
2021-01-20 11:40:29 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Drop down menu dissapears when you disable show friend activity in the windows app.

Hello, I've encountered a very simple and annoying problem with Spotify windows app. When show friends activity is enabled the arrow with the drop-down menu is accessible, but when you disable friend activity it automatically disappears. This does no...

Thakeriile
Visitor
Hello, I've encountered a very simple and annoying problem with Spotify windows app. When show friends activity is enabled the arrow with the drop-down menu is accessible, but when you disable friend...
2021-01-19 3:34:13 AM
2021-01-20 8:54:10 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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