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Updating the Criteria for Web API Extended Access

Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...

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Identifying if two tracks have the same audio

Is there an identifier or something else that I can use to determine if two tracks have the same audio? I believe there used to be something in the audio features or analysis endpoint, but that is now gone. ISRCs are similar, but are subject to human...

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  • Is there an identifier or something else that I can use to determine if two tracks have the same audio? I believe there used to be something in the audio features or analysis endpoint, but that is no...
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Client Secret and client ID...

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI'm wondering the best way to use the values given to us from Spotify. Can we use our secrect...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I'm won...
  • Ximzend
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How to obtain the Section list

There is no web API for retrieving the section list in the documentation. I captured web data and found that the section information on the webpage can be obtained from https://api-partner.spotify.com/pathfinder/v1/query, but when I use my own token ...

  • Visitor
  • There is no web API for retrieving the section list in the documentation. I captured web data and found that the section information on the webpage can be obtained from https://api-partner.spotify.co...
  • Ximzend
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Spotify Developer Policy Question: App as Board Game Companion

Our ProjectWe're developing a music-themed board game that includes printed cards with artist illustrations and barcodes. We've created a companion app that scans these barcodes and plays corresponding songs on Spotify.Not a Game AppOur app is not a ...

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  • Our Project We're developing a music-themed board game that includes printed cards with artist illustrations and barcodes. We've created a companion app that scans these barcodes and plays correspon...
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Solved!! [Web API] Creating Playlist as Public

I'm currently working with the Spotify Web API, using the Create Playlist endpoint. One of the properties in the body is the "public" property, It's a boolean. I've used curl to hit the Spotify endpoint directly, I've also used the Spotify Developers...

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  • I'm currently working with the Spotify Web API, using the Create Playlist endpoint. One of the properties in the body is the "public" property, It's a boolean. I've used curl to hit the Spotify endpo...
  • Ximzend
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Question regarding the 'Spotify Developer Terms'

Hello, I'm making a non-commercial web app using the Spotify Web API and Web Playback SDK and I'm not sure if what I am doing is allowed. I have a list of songs, with the song URI's retrieved from the Spotify Web API. I then use these URI's to play t...

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  • Hello,   I'm making a non-commercial web app using the Spotify Web API and Web Playback SDK and I'm not sure if what I am doing is allowed.   I have a list of songs, with the song URI's...
  • Ximzend
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Superuser Contribution Display Canvas Clip full screen on Laptop

On a desktop app your playlist artwork is to the right however certain tracks have a "canvas" music video that plays with the song. I want to be able to load this in the Miniplayer and make it full screen like you can with the standard artwork.

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  • On a desktop app your playlist artwork is to the right however certain tracks have a "canvas" music video that plays with the song. I want to be able to load this in the Miniplayer and make it full s...
  • visceralasonia
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Embeds no longer rendering on iOS (Safari) devices

Neither playlist nor album or song embeds will render in iFrames on iOS devices anymore -- at least in Safari, that is. I can't say for sure whether or not this is an iOS-only bug at this time. Here are my observations: When you scroll down to the se...

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  • Neither playlist nor album or song embeds will render in iFrames on iOS devices anymore -- at least in Safari, that is.  I can't say for sure whether or not this is an iOS-only bug at this time....
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Proposal for Alternative Paid Plan

Hey there Spotify Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an idea that could provide additional flexibility for your diverse user base while potentially boosting revenue.I would like to propose two alternative paid plan option...

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  • Hey there Spotify Team,   I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an idea that could provide additional flexibility for your diverse user base while potentially boosting reve...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [WEB API] Accept button not working on user data's authorization page

PlanPremiumFr DeviceMacbook Pro mid 2014Operating SystemMacOs Big Sur 11.4 My Question or IssueI'm bulding a PHP/Symfony app which uses the WebAPI.So I perform the first step to initiate the dialog with the API : $state = $session->generateState(); $...

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  • Plan Premium Fr   Device Macbook Pro mid 2014 Operating System MacOs Big Sur 11.4   My Question or Issue I'm bulding a PHP/Symfony app which uses the WebAPI. So I perform the fir...
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Urgent Help Needed: iOS App Stuck in Developer Mode Due to Spotify Testing Requirements

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndiaDeviceMacOperating SystemMAC OS My Question or IssueWe've developed an iOS app that integrates with the Spotify API and have completed our development work. We're now trying to move from Developer Mode to Production Mode f...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country India Device Mac Operating System MAC OS   My Question or Issue We've developed an iOS app that integrates with the Spotify API and have completed our develop...
  • Ximzend
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Web API Add Custom Playlist Cover Image

EDIT: I got it working. Used some work arounds and fought the APItooth and nail but finally got it. Reply if you need help! Making a Playlist manager with the Spotipy API and no matter what I do I cannot get the endpoint to accept what I give it.What...

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  • EDIT: I got it working. Used some work arounds and fought the APItooth and nail but finally got it. Reply if you need help!     Making a Playlist manager with the Spotipy API and no matt...
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Question about Synchronization

Hi all. I have a question about this requirement for API extension approval. Synchronization: Spotify content is used in the background of visual media, such as advertising, film, TV programs, livestreams, slideshow videos (etc.) In my use case my ap...

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  • Hi all. I have a question about this requirement for API extension approval.   Synchronization: Spotify content is used in the background of visual media, such as advertising, film, TV progra...
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What can I do if I can't provide demo account?

I recently made a Minecraft mod, that links your game to Spotify. However, the login process is difficult for people who aren't very good on computer. Therefore, I decided to change auth method that involves PKCE, so that they don't need to make deve...

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  • I recently made a Minecraft mod, that links your game to Spotify. However, the login process is difficult for people who aren't very good on computer. Therefore, I decided to change auth method that ...
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Need some help with "integrated with streams or content from another service"

I submitted my Spotify developer app for verification, but I received a response stating that my Minecraft mod does not comply with Spotify’s terms. The reason given was: ‘The product or service is integrated with streams or content from another serv...

  • Casual Listener
  • I submitted my Spotify developer app for verification, but I received a response stating that my Minecraft mod does not comply with Spotify’s terms. The reason given was: ‘The product or service is i...
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web playback SDK integration

Hi all,I'm trying to integrate the spotify web playback sdk within the site I'm working on.Does any of you know if each guest who play a track must necessary perform the login to spotify first?Thank you Sarah

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  • Hi all, I'm trying to integrate the spotify web playback sdk within the site I'm working on. Does any of you know if each guest who play a track must necessary perform the login to spotify first? ...
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Solved!! How to Add My Music to Last Fm via Spotify

Hi Spotify Community, i love Spotify and for that i am thankful to spotify that makes it much easier for me to listen to my favorite tracks anytime. I love music which is why i want to add my music on last fm via spotify. I am trying to add my track ...

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  • Hi Spotify Community, i love Spotify and for that i am thankful to spotify that makes it much easier for me to listen to my favorite tracks anytime. I love music which is why i want to add my music o...
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New Feature Idea

PlanPremiumCountryAllDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My QuestionI've developed a new feature for audio streaming services that would integrate very well with Spotify. He...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country All Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question I've developed a new fea...
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v1/me/following getting 403s all of a sudden

Context: app is > 5 years old, thousands of users, no code change recently. For an extremely large portion of users, I'm getting a 403 Forbidden response when I hit the v1/me/following endpoint. This seems to have started yesterday and is practically...

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  • Context: app is > 5 years old, thousands of users, no code change recently.   For an extremely large portion of users, I'm getting a 403 Forbidden response when I hit the v1/me/following en...
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[Feature Proposal] Expose folders in the api

I have a app that allows creating playlists. It would be really great if I could put all the playlist that my app makes into a certain folder so it is in its own nice category. I propose the api endpoints for folders to be:[GET] me/folders?limit=...&...

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  • I have a app that allows creating playlists. It would be really great if I could put all the playlist that my app makes into a certain folder so it is in its own nice category.   I propose the...
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