Podcast episodes showing as unplayed

[MihailY]

Hey, 

We're seeing reports that finished podcast episodes are showing as unplayed.

[Torty555]

I am also having this problem. Windows 11, everything is showing not played both on desktop app and web app. Smartphone seems to be ok. So frustrating

[valkenet1965]

Hi my complete history of listened to in podcasts is gone. It makes no difference if I use my MacBook, iPhone or iPad.

I have Premium in germany

[TRON88]

• Your device's make & model: Mac Mini 2008
• Its OS version: Mac Sequoia 15.3.2
• Your Spotify: Spotify for macOS (Intel) 1.2.60.564.gcc6305cb
• If the issue persists across multiple platforms (Web Player, desktop app, mobile app etc.): Mac player only
• The affected podcasts: ALL

[LAST_CALL]

Mark as finished on podcasts does not persist from day to day. Seen on desktop and iOS.
Desktop:
Spotify for Windows (64 bit)
1.2.60.564.gcc6305cb

iOS
9.0.30.604

[ajsheldon93]

Happening for me too on Mac Desktop, but not on my Pixel phone.

• Your device's make & model: Macbook Pro 2019
• Its OS version: 15.3.2
• Your Spotify: Spotify for macOS (Intel) 1.2.60.564.gcc6305cb
• If the issue persists across multiple platforms (Web Player, desktop app, mobile app etc.): Mac only has the issue. Phone is fine
• The affected podcasts: ALL

I also just uninstalled the app, cleared the Application Support data, and reinstalled the app clean and the issue still happens.

[jac12]

But it's not an option on PC and doesn't sync with your App where have already marked episodes as finished.  

[Chempies]

Same problem here.

• Your device's make & model: HP Zbook
• Its OS version: Windows 10 enterprise 22H2 Build 19045.5608
• Your Spotify: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.260.564.0
• If the issue persists across multiple platforms (Web Player, desktop app, mobile app etc.): PC only has the issue. Phone is fine
• The affected podcasts: ALL

[Juleru]

It was working fine about a week ago, now I've got the same problem:

• Your device's make & model: Desktop PC
• Its OS version: Windows 10 (22H2)
• Your Spotify app version: 1.2.60.564.gcc6305cb
• The affected podcasts: All of them
• If the issue persists across multiple platforms (Web Player, desktop app, mobile app etc.): No, it's still working fine on my Android 14 phone

I already uninstalled the app (through Windows' "apps") and reinstalled it through the Windows store but that didn't help.

[MihailY]

Hey,

Thanks for reporting this to us.

Our tech team has identified the issue and is working on a fix.

We’ll keep you posted and let you know as soon as we have any updates on this.

[Fireyforce]

I'm having the same issue on desktop and my iOS Apple phone. I've marked things as played as well and the following day when I go to look everything is marked unplayed again.