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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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Pre-Policy Change Extended Quota Application - Radio Silence?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA My Question or IssueHey all, I had a pre-policy change Extended Quota application for a major project (with a decent user population as well) that I can’t seem to get a response on. I’d like to do a full widespread release but I...

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Plan Premium Country USA   My Question or Issue Hey all,   I had a pre-policy change Extended Quota application for a major project (with a decent user population as well) that I ca...

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got error 429 after 100 API calls in few minutes

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDevicelaptop PC Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuehii called the "{SPOTIFY_API_BASE}/artists/{artist_id}/albums" 100 times in few minutes (waiting 2 sec between each call, extra 5 sec every 10 calls).still af...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device laptop PC  Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue hi i called the "{SPOTIFY_API_BASE}/artists/{artist_id}/albums" 100 times ...

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Superuser Contribution Important: App review and quota extension waiting times

The Spotify for developers platform helps many bring their ideas to life. Whether it's a short term app helping an artist’s release or something more long term - there is always a chance of success. Things start to grow and then you might also need w...

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The Spotify for developers platform helps many bring their ideas to life. Whether it's a short term app helping an artist’s release or something more long term - there is always a chance of success. ...

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Reconsider daily quota limits for playback endpoints

Hello Spotify Team,I would like to raise a concern regarding the current daily API quota limits, specifically when interacting with the /me/player endpoint.I maintain a application, a companion tool used by livestreamers to integrate Spotify playback...

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Hello Spotify Team, I would like to raise a concern regarding the current daily API quota limits, specifically when interacting with the /me/player endpoint. I maintain a application, a compa...

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Advice on Extended API Use Application for a New App

Hello, I am looking for advice from developers who have experience with Spotify’s Extended API Use application process. Over the past three years I built a music focused app and it reached a stable production build in February 2026. The product is de...

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Hello,   I am looking for advice from developers who have experience with Spotify’s Extended API Use application process.   Over the past three years I built a music focused app and it ...

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Witam

Potrzebuję pomocy szukam Medyka który połączy mi moja aplikację z Spotify PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)K

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Potrzebuję pomocy szukam Medyka który połączy mi moja aplikację z Spotify  Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) K  

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PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution unable to create app because there hs been to many apps made b my account recently

this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page. the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't work, the developer page doesn't work, but charging me for premium w...

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this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page.    the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't wo...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 403 on certain endpoints but not all, full diagnostic

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue # Spotify Web API Support Ticket — 403 on Audio Endpoints**Subject:** GET /audio-features an...

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Superuser Contribution New integrations are currently on hold

New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance.PlanPremiumHow long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now

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New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance. Plan Premium How long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now  

ThePodfather

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Block video cdn

Hello, I'm using a filtering DNS to block some domain on my child's phone.I want to block also video on Spotify and I try to identify domain of CDN linked to video streaming.Where can I find a list of domains used by purpose?Like image-cdn-ak.spotify...

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Hello,  I'm using a filtering DNS to block some domain on my child's phone. I want to block also video on Spotify and I try to identify domain of CDN linked to video streaming. Where can I fi...

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Solved!! Can't use oauth scopes to read playlists?

I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard for my app, I read the FAQ which said I need to chec...

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I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard f...

zack6849

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Development Mode with public app (hundreds of users) — path to Extended Quota as individual develope

Hi everyone,I'm the developer of Buzzer Connect, a party game app available on iOS and Android that turns phones into wireless buzzers for music blind tests and quizzes. The app has hundreds of active users on the stores.The app integrates Spotify vi...

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Hi everyone, I'm the developer of Buzzer Connect, a party game app available on iOS and Android that turns phones into wireless buzzers for music blind tests and quizzes. The app has hundreds of act...

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Switching to Android Broadcast Intents due to 5 user limit

Hi everyone,I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music tastes.The app was nearly finished and ready for launch...

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Hi everyone, I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music ta...

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Bug Report: Ad Skipping via Chrome Music Controls on Spotify Web

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceAsus F15, PCOperating System(Windows 11, ubuntu) My Question or IssueDear Spotify Team,I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime Spotify fan and an aspiring backend developer who deeply appreciates the engine...

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Plan Free Country India Device Asus F15, PC Operating System (Windows 11, ubuntu)   My Question or Issue Dear Spotify Team, I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime S...

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February 2026 API Changes Killed My First Public Project — Any Path Forward for Indie Developers?

I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot. I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot that notified music communities when their favorite artists dro...

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I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot.   I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot tha...

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Incorrect Auth Scopes for Get the User's Queue

Issue:The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes:user-read-currently-playinguser-read-playback-state However when making a call with these scopes, you'll get the following error from Spotify:spotify_sdk.exceptions.ForbiddenE...

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Issue: The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes: user-read-currently-playing user-read-playback-state  However when making a call with these scopes, y...

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Preciso de ajuda com a criação de aplicações

Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de criação de apps para hoje.Gostaria de saber se existe...

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Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de cr...

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Request for Quota Extension: Cultural App linking Fans to French Music Producers (QuiDistrib)

Hello Spotify Developer Team,I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producers (bookers).I have developed a web application called...

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Hello Spotify Developer Team, I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producer...

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PUT /me/library saves a track, but Spotify iOS app does not show it as saved

Hi Spotify Developer Support,I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026.I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly:- I use `PUT /v1/me/library?uris=spotify:track:...`- I verify w...

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Hi Spotify Developer Support, I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026. I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly: -...

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