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Podcast episodes showing as unplayed

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

Moderator

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

Ebbeone

Visitor

17816 Views

84 comments

92 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 17816 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 92 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

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.

C0nf_s1on

Casual Listener

10119 Views

30 comments

46 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 10119 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 46 votes

Recently played artists section not updating

We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.

Moderator

We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.

AlejaR

Moderator

66116 Views

385 comments

261 likes

Accounts
Other
Fixed
  • 66116 Views
  • 385 comments
  • 261 votes

Podcast "Recently Updated" list not updating

Hey folks, We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating. This is being investigated.

Moderator

Hey folks,    We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating.    This is being investigated. 

eq4192

Newbie

18795 Views

90 comments

119 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 18795 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 119 votes

[Sonos] Spotify randomly starts playing another song

We've received reports about the app interrupting the currently playing song and instead reverting to a previously queued / random one on Sonos devices. This can usually be observed at night, where after several hours of playing the correct track (fo...

Moderator

We've received reports about the app interrupting the currently playing song and instead reverting to a previously queued / random one on Sonos devices.   This can usually be observed a...

Yordan

Moderator

6663 Views

11 comments

42 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 6663 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 42 votes

Downtime 03/03/2025: Playback issues on multiple devices

We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.

Moderator

We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.

BuggChaoz

Newbie

53101 Views

38 comments

81 likes

Desktop
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 53101 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 81 votes

Sound Capsule not updating properly

Hey folks! You may have noticed that your Sound Capsules may not be updating properly! This is on our radar and it's being looked into

Moderator

Hey folks!  You may have noticed that your Sound Capsules may not be updating properly!  This is on our radar and it's being looked into 🙂

pip9

Visitor

1718 Views

42 comments

2 likes

Other
Your Library
Fixed
  • 1718 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 2 votes

[Mobile] Downloaded playlists do not load without an internet connection

Hey folks!We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error message saying "Something went wrong. Try again?". This is be...

Moderator

Hey folks! We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error messag...

JR_8000

Regular

48444 Views

220 comments

329 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 48444 Views
  • 220 comments
  • 329 votes

Downtime 14th Aug: Creators unable to log in on the web

We're seeing reports that Creators are having issues signing in to http://creators.spotify.com/. Some might experience troubles with the login button and notice they're being looped back to the same page.

Moderator

We're seeing reports that Creators are having issues signing in to http://creators.spotify.com/.   Some might experience troubles with the login button and notice they're being looped ...

MihailY

Moderator

3126 Views

2 comments

7 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 3126 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 7 votes

"Something went wrong" error on desktop app and web player for Turkish users

We're receiving reports from users in Turkey that they’re encountering an error on the desktop app and web player.

Moderator

We're receiving reports from users in Turkey that they’re encountering an error on the desktop app and web player.     

beckymuk

Newbie

20942 Views

79 comments

109 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 20942 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 109 votes

Shuffle Play button has disappeared

Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the Play-button.

Moderator

Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the...

sheasmart

Regular

46248 Views

82 comments

317 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 46248 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 317 votes

Spotify app crashing when trying to play a podcast/ audiobook

Hey folks!Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.

Moderator

Hey folks! Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.

Novy

Moderator

28135 Views

111 comments

232 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 28135 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 votes

Unable to change the playback speed of podcasts on desktop

We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop app and web player.

Moderator

We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop ap...

12186550119

Newbie

20828 Views

53 comments

205 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 20828 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 votes

[Android] App crashing when loading playlists

Hey folks! You may have noticed that your Android apps might crash when you attempt opening your playlists. We've investigated this and found out that this may happen if they include local files. We're currently looking into this but, in the meantime...

Moderator

Hey folks!   You may have noticed that your Android apps might crash when you attempt opening your playlists. We've investigated this and found out that this may happen if they include local...

Anime_KittyX3

Casual Listener

33549 Views

40 comments

59 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 33549 Views
  • 40 comments
  • 59 votes

Spotify keeps playing hidden songs

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just suddenly start to play. Updates and new device didn’t ...

Casual Listener

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just sud...

kellzilla

Newbie

51294 Views

220 comments

357 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 51294 Views
  • 220 comments
  • 357 votes

Release Radar not working

We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from Your Library?".

Moderator

We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from ...

Not applicable

21136 Views

56 comments

137 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 21136 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 137 votes

(Android) Screen enters sleep mode when viewing lyrics

We've been receiving reports that some devices are entering sleep mode within a few seconds when the Lyrics screen is open. This seems to happen on the Android mobile app only.

Moderator

We've been receiving reports that some devices are entering sleep mode within a few seconds when the Lyrics screen is open.   This seems to happen on the Android mobile app only.

Yordan

Moderator

4853 Views

18 comments

16 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 4853 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 16 votes

App not working on Volvo and Polestar cars

We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer works, or the app UI has changed and it is no longer rec...

Moderator

We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer w...

mblackhurst

Casual Listener

22755 Views

56 comments

57 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 22755 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 57 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

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-...

oddindeed

Casual Listener

9838 Views

40 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 9838 Views
  • 40 comments
  • 28 votes

App crashing for iOS free users when trying to connect to Bluetooth

We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.

Moderator

We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.

Yordan

Moderator

36174 Views

181 comments

152 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 36174 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 votes