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Slow loading and performance issues

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running Android and iOS.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running An...

REDARROW101_A5

Regular

10883 Views

67 comments

160 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
  • 10883 Views
  • 67 comments
  • 160 votes

Different error messages on web player and desktop app

We're receiving reports from many users getting the "Can't play this right now" error and also users haven't been able to log in on the web player and desktop app. Songs will sometimes skip without playing or a red banner with an error message appear...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports from many users getting the "Can't play this right now" error and also users haven't been able to log in on the web player and desktop app. Songs will sometimes skip with...

OscarDC

Moderator

62561 Views

240 comments

426 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 62561 Views
  • 240 comments
  • 426 votes

Playback Pauses around 3-Minute Mark on mobile

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Alex_01

Newbie

174 Views

30 comments

5 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Under investigation
  • 174 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 5 votes

Downtime August 5th, 2026: "Something went wrong" error on Web Player

Hey folks, We're getting some reports that the web player is down and shows a "Something went wrong" error. This is being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,    We're getting some reports that the web player is down and shows a "Something went wrong" error.    This is being looked into.

Novy

Moderator

2241 Views

9 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 2241 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 10 votes

Spotify not playing on Android devices

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while there is no error message. The progress bar doesn't mov...

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while ther...

MihailY

Moderator

31308 Views

101 comments

298 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 31308 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 298 votes

Downtime July 27th, 2026: Services down in Asia region

We've received reports that the Web Player and desktop app among other web pages aren't loading and are returning a "Something went wrong"/"Page not available error". This affects users in the Asia region.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the Web Player and desktop app among other web pages aren't loading and are returning a "Something went wrong"/"Page not available error". This affects users in the Asia r...

Joan

Moderator

6776 Views

16 comments

29 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Fixed
  • 6776 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 29 votes

CarPlay shows the previous track's album artwork

We've received reports that the CarPlay display shows the previous track’s album cover instead of the current one.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the CarPlay display shows the previous track’s album cover instead of the current one.

GaryLittlemore

Newbie

59688 Views

142 comments

386 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 59688 Views
  • 142 comments
  • 386 votes

Downtime May 12th, 2026: Some services are down

Hey everyone! We've received some reports mentioning that the app, support site and the Web Player are slow or not working properly. This is being investigated. Cheers.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey everyone!   We've received some reports mentioning that the app, support site and the Web Player are slow or not working properly. This is being investigated.   Cheers.

VALUBLUE

Newbie

110083 Views

43 comments

297 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 110083 Views
  • 43 comments
  • 297 votes

Tracks skipping on desktop

We've received reports from some users that there's stuttering and playback issues on desktop. Music plays for 8-9 seconds, and then the track skips with no sound. This seems to only affect the desktop app.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from some users that there's stuttering and playback issues on desktop. Music plays for 8-9 seconds, and then the track skips with no sound.   This seems to only affec...

Maria

Moderator

77231 Views

171 comments

427 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 77231 Views
  • 171 comments
  • 427 votes

Google Cast/ Chromecast devices unavailable for Spotify Connect

Hey folks! We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This is being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This is ...

airplay11

Newbie

58918 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 58918 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 votes

Downtime [Feb 14th 2026]: Android users getting an error when accessing playlists

We’re seeing reports from Premium users on Android that they’re getting the error message “Something went wrong” when they try to access playlists.

Moderator

Moderator

We’re seeing reports from Premium users on Android that they’re getting the error message “Something went wrong” when they try to access playlists.

MihailY

Moderator

53242 Views

129 comments

547 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 53242 Views
  • 129 comments
  • 547 votes

App crashing upon launch on Android

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, desktop).

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, d...

Dessi

Moderator

3447 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 3447 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 45 votes

Downtime July 14th, 2026: Issues with the Spotify app

We're seeing issues with multiple Spotify services right now. Some appear to be intermittent.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing issues with multiple Spotify services right now. Some appear to be intermittent. 

Ivelina

Moderator

8336 Views

10 comments

21 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 8336 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 21 votes

Basic plans Users are getting ads

We've received some reports about Basic plans users who noticed they're getting ads and their accounts appear as Free on the mobile app, but the account overview does show they're Premium. We're currently investigating this behavior.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received some reports about Basic plans users who noticed they're getting ads and their accounts appear as Free on the mobile app, but the account overview does show they're Premium. We're curr...

musichem

Newbie

62658 Views

235 comments

202 likes

Accounts
Fixed
  • 62658 Views
  • 235 comments
  • 202 votes

Saved tracks not showing up on DJ platforms

We've received reports that saved tracks on users' playlists in DJ platforms or software like Serato and Rekordbox fail to load or are missing.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that saved tracks on users' playlists in DJ platforms or software like Serato and Rekordbox fail to load or are missing.

MihailY

Moderator

37945 Views

81 comments

82 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 37945 Views
  • 81 comments
  • 82 votes

Equalizer reduces app volume on iOS

Hey folks! Some of you may be experiencing the app volume decreasing when you enable the Equalizer. This is on our radar and it's being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   Some of you may be experiencing the app volume decreasing when you enable the Equalizer. This is on our radar and it's being looked into.

tikD

Newbie

1435 Views

22 comments

7 likes

iOS
Under investigation
  • 1435 Views
  • 22 comments
  • 7 votes

Spotify doesn’t load past the logo screen on iPad

We've received reports that iPad users are unable to get past the Spotify logo when launching the app.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that iPad users are unable to get past the Spotify logo when launching the app.

Yordan

Moderator

3597 Views

66 comments

8 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 3597 Views
  • 66 comments
  • 8 votes

"Your Episodes" can't be removed from Your Library

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section. This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on desktop devices only.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section.   This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on des...

ElbioCoco

Newbie

51500 Views

177 comments

326 likes

Desktop
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
Not Right Now
  • 51500 Views
  • 177 comments
  • 326 votes

Liked songs appear empty across devices

We’re receiving reports from users unable to access their Liked Songs. The playlist either appears empty or is missing entirely from Your Library across devices. In some cases, users report seeing fewer tracks than expected.

Moderator

Moderator

We’re receiving reports from users unable to access their Liked Songs. The playlist either appears empty or is missing entirely from Your Library across devices. In some cases, users report seeing fe...

MihailY

Moderator

41391 Views

50 comments

119 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 41391 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 119 votes

[Desktop] Home page not loading

We've received reports that the Home page on the desktop app and Web Player doesn't load and instead displays the following error: "Something went wrong. Search for something else?" This seems to occur only with the "All" section of the Home page - s...

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the Home page on the desktop app and Web Player doesn't load and instead displays the following error: "Something went wrong. Search for something else?"   This s...

ArthurVT-LVJY

Newbie

14389 Views

10 comments

42 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 14389 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 42 votes