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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...

St3v3L33

Newbie

28944 Views

105 comments

325 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
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  • 105 comments
  • 325 votes

Downtime August 24, 2026: Playback for audiobooks not working properly

Hey folks, We're getting some reports mentioning that the playback for audiobooks is not working properly at the moment. The relevant teams are already aware of the situation and working on a fix. Any relevant updates will be posted here. Stay tuned.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're getting some reports mentioning that the playback for audiobooks is not working properly at the moment. The relevant teams are already aware of the situation and working o...

OscarDC

Moderator

1143 Views

3 comments

21 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 1143 Views
  • 3 comments
  • 21 votes

Transitions don't play correctly

Hey folks, We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected. This is being looked into & we'll keep you posted.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected...

RumbleMonk

Casual Listener

27230 Views

69 comments

46 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 27230 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 46 votes

Offline music being removed when closing and relaunching the app

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed. &nbs...

Francomo69_

Newbie

22792 Views

63 comments

64 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 22792 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 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

61356 Views

142 comments

386 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 61356 Views
  • 142 comments
  • 386 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

4329 Views

9 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 4329 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 10 votes

Issues with the Web player's volume slider

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-versa. Reloading the Web Player page sets the volum...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-...

master_tom

Newbie

19276 Views

42 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 19276 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 28 votes

Spotify stops playing after an ad

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV. The behavior is currently being investigated.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV.   The behavior is curren...

mrjeepin82

Newbie

96077 Views

324 comments

445 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 96077 Views
  • 324 comments
  • 445 votes

Downloading on Apple Watch stuck at first song

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE...

Spotify Legend

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. ...

AV8OR77

Newbie

224605 Views

333 comments

761 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 224605 Views
  • 333 comments
  • 761 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

61564 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 61564 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 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

66982 Views

240 comments

426 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 66982 Views
  • 240 comments
  • 426 votes

Downtime June 16th: Spotify not loading or showing error messages

Hey folks, We're receiving reports where the app is showing different errors (103, something went wrong) mostly on the desktop but other clients seem to be affected as well. The relevant teams are aware of this situation and working on a fix. Stay tu...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports where the app is showing different errors (103, something went wrong) mostly on the desktop but other clients seem to be affected as well. The relevant t...

Jejking

Newbie

13003 Views

37 comments

4 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 13003 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 4 votes

Equalizer issues on desktop

We're seeing reports that some users are having issues with the Equalizer. Some notice the sound gets a bit muffled/static with a Bluetooth device connected, others experience volume drops, and some don’t hear any volume change at all.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports that some users are having issues with the Equalizer. Some notice the sound gets a bit muffled/static with a Bluetooth device connected, others experience volume drops, and s...

waxingcrecent111

Casual Listener

19960 Views

50 comments

32 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 19960 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 32 votes

Downtime July 22nd, 2025: Can't login to Spotify Kids

Hey folks, We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Thanks for your reports. Stay tuned.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Tha...

Gp18

Regular

24402 Views

127 comments

140 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 24402 Views
  • 127 comments
  • 140 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

9943 Views

10 comments

21 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 9943 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 21 votes

Multiple car infotainment systems not loading playlists (GMC; Chevrolet)

We're getting reports from users that playlists aren’t loading on their car infotainment systems.

Moderator

Moderator

We're getting reports from users that playlists aren’t loading on their car infotainment systems.

Nebula1701

Newbie

21539 Views

112 comments

82 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 21539 Views
  • 112 comments
  • 82 votes

Downtime 7th July: Issues logging in to account page/artist page on web

We're seeing reports from users and artists who are having issues when logging in on accounts.spotify.com and artists.spotify.com. Some are seeing the message "upstream connect error" or "disconnect/reset before headers".

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports from users and artists who are having issues when logging in on accounts.spotify.com and artists.spotify.com. Some are seeing the message "upstream connect error" or "discon...

Maria

Moderator

491 Views

2 comments

1 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 491 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 1 votes

Smart Shuffle only playing recommended songs

We've received reports that the Smart Shuffle feature only plays recommended tracks. No liked songs or songs from the user's playlists are playing/visible in the queue.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the Smart Shuffle feature only plays recommended tracks. No liked songs or songs from the user's playlists are playing/visible in the queue.

DullDemon47

Gig Goer

24137 Views

34 comments

46 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 24137 Views
  • 34 comments
  • 46 votes

Unable to remove local files from Liked songs

We’ve heard from some users that Local files in the Liked Songs playlist can’t be removed and appear greyed out.

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve heard from some users that Local files in the Liked Songs playlist can’t be removed and appear greyed out.  

andrewr26

Newbie

15267 Views

13 comments

3 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 15267 Views
  • 13 comments
  • 3 votes

Spotify charts not updating

We're currently experiencing a technical issue that is impacting how some of our chart data is displayed.

Moderator

Moderator

We're currently experiencing a technical issue that is impacting how some of our chart data is displayed.

Johamus

Newbie

11546 Views

27 comments

37 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 11546 Views
  • 27 comments
  • 37 votes