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February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: thread

Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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B2B Enterprise Catalog Audit Platform — Appropriate Path for Web API Extended Access?

Hello Spotify Developer Community,My name is Raul Rodriguez, and I am contacting you on behalf of Creation Music LLC / Creation Music Group, a registered music administration, catalog audit, publishing administration, and rights-management company ba...

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Hello Spotify Developer Community, My name is Raul Rodriguez, and I am contacting you on behalf of Creation Music LLC / Creation Music Group, a registered music administration, catalog audit, publis...

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Is this use of Spotify's API allowed under TOS?

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI am developing a video game and added the ability to link your Spotify account to the game. If you have premium and have the app open, the game will be able to mana...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am developing a video game and added the ability to link your Spotify account to the game. If ...

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Context is null for recently played tracks

For some reason whenever I hit the recently played tacks endpoint it gives me all the info but whenever its a liked song, it gives me a null context. Songs played from a playlist do work just not my liked songs. PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating S...

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For some reason whenever I hit the recently played tacks endpoint it gives me all the info but whenever its a liked song, it gives me a null context. Songs played from a playlist do work just not my ...

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Solved!! Authorisation in a CLI app

I'm trying to write a Python CLI program (no associated webpage, entirely on-device, mostly for my own personal use) that will create a playlist. This means I have to use authorisation code flow, not client credentials. However, all of the authorisat...

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I'm trying to write a Python CLI program (no associated webpage, entirely on-device, mostly for my own personal use) that will create a playlist. This means I have to use authorisation code flow, not...

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Superuser Contribution February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: thread

Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access.   We’ve shared a blog post...

Kugelschreibert

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Extension Requests option missing after Partner Application approval

Hello Spotify Developer Team, We received an email confirming that our Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and instructing us to access “Extension Requests” in the Developer Dashboard. However, this option is not visible on our app p...

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Hello Spotify Developer Team,   We received an email confirming that our Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and instructing us to access “Extension Requests” in the Developer...

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Solved!! Quota Extension Request tab not visible in Developer Dashboard

Hi,I recently received an email confirming that my Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and that I should complete the next step via the “Extension Requests” / “Quota Extension Request” section in the Developer Dashboard. However, thi...

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Hi, I recently received an email confirming that my Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and that I should complete the next step via the “Extension Requests” / “Quota Extension Requ...

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only one project?

PlanFree/PremiumCountrydenmarkDevicepcOperating Systemlinux mint My Question or Issuewhy cant i create an app can i only have one?

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  Plan Free/Premium Country denmark Device pc Operating System linux mint   My Question or Issue why cant i create an app can i only have one?

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Help Needed: Moving Our Spotify App from Development to Production

We’re reaching out for help regarding a SaaS web application we built for playlist automation.Our platform helps music labels and playlist owners manage and automate their playlists efficiently, without needing an additional editorial team.Right now,...

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We’re reaching out for help regarding a SaaS web application we built for playlist automation. Our platform helps music labels and playlist owners manage and automate their playlists efficiently, wi...

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App and Dev Mode limit

Hi,I'm an indie developer building a music playlist app focused on structured playlist creation: BPM ranges, energy progression, Camelot Wheel organization, harmonic compatibility, track sequencing, and transition planning. It targets users who need ...

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Hi, I'm an indie developer building a music playlist app focused on structured playlist creation: BPM ranges, energy progression, Camelot Wheel organization, harmonic compatibility, track sequenci...

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How to request access to Audio Features API for new apps?

Hi,I recently created a new Spotify developer app and noticed that callsto GET /audio-features return 403 Forbidden.I understand this endpoint was restricted for apps created afterNovember 2024. What is the current process to request access toaudio-f...

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Hi, I recently created a new Spotify developer app and noticed that calls to GET /audio-features return 403 Forbidden. I understand this endpoint was restricted for apps created after November 20...

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Solved!! Need help with Spotify API quota extension

Hello,I hope you are doing well.I am currently developing a platform for streamers that integrates Spotify playback and allows viewers to add songs to the queue through an intelligent bot. The project relies on the Spotify API and has been a signific...

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Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am currently developing a platform for streamers that integrates Spotify playback and allows viewers to add songs to the queue through an intelligent bot. The pr...

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What happens to Dev Mode API key when Spotify Premium subscription is stopped?

I know you need Premium to use the API. But if the Premium subscription is stopped while you have an active Dev Mode API key: 1) Is the API key cancelled forever (i.e. have to reapply again for a new one)? 2) Is it maybe just disabled until Premium i...

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I know you need Premium to use the API. But if the Premium subscription is stopped while you have an active Dev Mode API key:   1) Is the API key cancelled forever (i.e. have to reapply again ...

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Superuser Contribution Partner Application Form

hello,I'm getting ready to submit this form but wasn't clear on the following The partner application form says:User Base ThresholdYour application must have a minimum of 250,000 Monthly Active Users. You must be able to upload data from the App Stor...

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hello, I'm getting ready to submit this form but wasn't clear on the following   The partner application form says: User Base Threshold Your  application must have a minimum of 250,00...

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Can't receive invite to developer app

I do not receive email with invitation to developer app. Owner of the app invited me twice already, but I did not see anything in my inbox, nor in spam folder. I am using gmail and when I created account, need to login, confirm something all emails a...

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I do not receive email with invitation to developer app. Owner of the app invited me twice already, but I did not see anything in my inbox, nor in spam folder. I am using gmail and when I created acc...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify for artists API

Hi all, I am in the process of working with the Spotify API and am wondering how I go about allowing an artist to login and see their own tracks. I was thinking that perhaps all Spotify accounts are linked to Artists once they get an artist profile c...

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Hi all,    I am in the process of working with the Spotify API and am wondering how I go about allowing an artist to login and see their own tracks. I was thinking that perhaps all Spotif...

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Subject: Developer API Extended Access Request / Shades Media (2M+ Community)

Hi Spotify Developer Team,My name is Alvaro Mena, founder of Shades (formerly known as Raplume), a music and culture media brand with over 2 million followers across platforms and 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. I'm currently building a dedicat...

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  Hi Spotify Developer Team, My name is Alvaro Mena, founder of Shades (formerly known as Raplume), a music and culture media brand with over 2 million followers across ...

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How to Apply for Extended Quota

After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button. I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere. Is this page outdated? If not, how do I submit a request? I'd provid...

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After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button.   I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere.  &...

mangodante

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PUT /me/library unordered

The endpoint mentioned in the title (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/save-library-items) seems to add URIs not following the order passed in the querystring

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The endpoint mentioned in the title (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/save-library-items) seems to add URIs not following the order passed in the querystring

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Development Apps

Is there a way to fill out a form or anything to request to be able to create another development app? Im currently using an app on my OBS to show the current song I am playing during recording/stream but i also wanted to add a second app for viewer ...

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Is there a way to fill out a form or anything to request to be able to create another development app?  Im currently using an app on my OBS to show the current song I am playing during record...

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