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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...

thezombiekillr9

Roadie

4769 Views

51 comments

92 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
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  • 51 comments
  • 92 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

1194 Views

7 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 1194 Views
  • 7 comments
  • 10 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

61290 Views

240 comments

426 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 61290 Views
  • 240 comments
  • 426 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

6162 Views

16 comments

29 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Fixed
  • 6162 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 29 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

30657 Views

101 comments

298 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 30657 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 298 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.

MartinSedlar

Visitor

59215 Views

141 comments

386 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 59215 Views
  • 141 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

109490 Views

43 comments

297 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 109490 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

76431 Views

171 comments

427 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 76431 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

58335 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 58335 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 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

3206 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 3206 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 45 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

52917 Views

129 comments

547 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 52917 Views
  • 129 comments
  • 547 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

7847 Views

10 comments

21 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 7847 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 21 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.

INeedMyBass

Newbie

1158 Views

21 comments

7 likes

iOS
Under investigation
  • 1158 Views
  • 21 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

3046 Views

66 comments

8 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 3046 Views
  • 66 comments
  • 8 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

62026 Views

235 comments

202 likes

Accounts
Fixed
  • 62026 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

37532 Views

81 comments

82 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 37532 Views
  • 81 comments
  • 82 votes

Equalizer not working on iOS

Hi folks, We’ve received some reports from users on iOS devices indicating that the equalizer isn’t working. There seems to be no sound difference even when adjusting the Equalizer on mobile, but it works on different devices (e.g. desktop).

Moderator

Moderator

Hi folks,   We’ve received some reports from users on iOS devices indicating that the equalizer isn’t working. There seems to be no sound difference even when adjusting the Equalizer on mobi...

Dessi

Moderator

1733 Views

11 comments

12 likes

iOS
Mobile
Fixed
  • 1733 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 12 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

14191 Views

10 comments

42 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 14191 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 42 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

40242 Views

50 comments

119 likes

Your Library
Fixed
  • 40242 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 119 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

51026 Views

177 comments

326 likes

Desktop
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
Not Right Now
  • 51026 Views
  • 177 comments
  • 326 votes