[Mobile] Get rid of 'Create' button on mobile navigation bar

[marcoslaporte8]

I recently got the last update, and found that a fourth button was added to the bottom navbar. What's the point of this? It's in the way of entering 'Your Library' section, as this was the default spot for that button.

Besides that, does it really need to have a shortcut? How often do people create new playlists or blends? There's already a button for that in 'Your Library', so...

I think removing this button will improve UI.

[marcoslaporte8]

the new settings to turn off + button on nav bar appears at [my profile icon click -> settings -> contents and display -> + button toggle on the bottom of the list]. I successfully removed via that menu.

[-Karma-]

I just got the create button on my iPhone. Horrible horrible update. Please remove the „create“ bottom tab immediately!! I want the clean UI with 3 bottom tabs back. Don’t be stubborn with this Spotify!

[chromia]

Plan

Premium

Country

United States of America

Device

Samsung Galaxy S22

Operating System

Android

My Question or Issue

In some recent update, the layout of the bottom navigators was changed, with another create button put into the bottom right where the your library button used to be. This was a confusing switch and seemingly unnecessary, as there is already a dedicated button to create within your library. I have always used this one for creating any playlists or other features, so I don't understand why they would add this as it is obsolete. It has made it more difficult to use the app, especially when I am outside or in environments where I can't see my phone as well because your library has been in the same location, the bottom right, since I first got premium in 2020. Like many users I go to access my library much more than I go to create playlists, so it makes more sense for your library to be in the most convenient location. I don't understand why this change was made it is super frustrating and not something I see any users asking for, I would greatly appreciate if it was changed back.

[mookie469]

I hate this! Terrible idea. Please listen to the feedback and remove it!

[dinomight]

Hi @chromia, thanks for your post about this. I just checked on my own Android phone, and right now I'm still seeing "Your Library" at the bottom right as in your first screenshot. Spotify frequently tests new features, and it's possible this change will not be permanent. Please keep your app updated in the meantime, and your feedback is always appreciated! 🎶

[ttrafford]

adding this was a bad idea from the start.

Spotify, change your UX/UI designers finally!

[WiZuZ]

for heaven's sake why did you add + at the bottom right in the phone app, is it not enough for you to add + at the top right? what kind of a “mentally gifted” person came up with this and what kind of a more gifted person missed this in the release?

[alalualalu]

Another dog egg unnecessary change to the app - GGWP Spotify

[Ienzomandias]

WHO ON EARTH THOUGHT THAT REPLACING ONE OF THE KEY BUTTONS WITH A DUMB CREATE BUTTON WAS A GOOD IDEA? Please fire the UX team, they’re clearly full of incompetent people who don’t know what a heatmap is or how to read UX analytics. How many times a day do I create a new playlist??? Approx. 0. How many times do I click My Library??? ALL THE TIME!

[wusb]

I’ve been paying for Spotify for ten years and I’m about to cancel my subscription for alternatives. Why does an app that plays MP3’s need a dedicated “Create” button REPLACING the library button. Genuinely beyond stupid

[Evil_Noah]

Also hate this button that just now showed up. Give us customization options or remove it. Only playlists I make are when I turn an album into a playlist, and I have hundreds. Searching the library for an album that way I find to be much easier.