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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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acorn221

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[API] Playlist Folder Variable

We really need a variable to tell you if a playlist is in a folder or not / what the folder's name as well with the ability to add playlists into the folder. Spotify is too radio/ track focused and has neglected a lot of basic functionality with thei...

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We really need a variable to tell you if a playlist is in a folder or not / what the folder's name as well with the ability to add playlists into the folder. Spotify is too radio/ track focused and h...

ouglop

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UTF8 characters in Spotify user id

Some API endpoints require the Spotify user id, one example being the "Create a playlist". I have noticed that some users have special (UTF-8) characters in their ID. Example:`débug` When I make an API call with that Spotify user ID, I get an error s...

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Some API endpoints require the Spotify user id, one example being the "Create a playlist".   I have noticed that some users have special (UTF-8) characters in their ID. Example: `débug` &nbs...

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Choosing a Song from the Spotify SDK

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceMacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018)Operating SystemMacOS Ventura My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Community, I am doing research for a final project idea in my web development class. I would like to use Spoti...

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Plan Premium Country United States of America Device MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018) Operating System MacOS Ventura   My Question or Issue   Hello Spotify Community,   I am do...

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Solved!! Extract list of Record companies (e.g. DECCA, UMG, EMI) - via API

I would like to extract various information related to an album from Spotify (via API). In addition to details like Title, Artist, and Year, I also need information about the record company that produced/released the album. Example: How can I list al...

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I would like to extract various information related to an album from Spotify (via API). In addition to details like Title, Artist, and Year, I also need information about the record company that prod...

KSG1960

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Request Record company
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Is there a maximum amount of artists listed when you get track info through the API?

I want to get all the artists that are listed on a track, and then split them up in separate columns. I've figured out how to do most of this (using Python with pandas), but one thing I'm not sure about. To prevent errors or data loss, I need to tell...

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I want to get all the artists that are listed on a track, and then split them up in separate columns. I've figured out how to do most of this (using Python with pandas), but one thing I'm not sure ab...

VeraJunior

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"Test credentials" for quota extension request

Hi, I have submitted a quota extension for my app. In the application, I was asked to provide a URL and test credentials for my app. In my current iteration of only having developer scope, I must whitelist individual user email addresses to use my ap...

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Hi,   I have submitted a quota extension for my app. In the application, I was asked to provide a URL and test credentials for my app. In my current iteration of only having developer scope, I...

Ximzend

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Quota extension refusal and further improvements

I'm working on the web app for music statistics based on data provided by Spotify's API. Recently I got refusal message on my Quota extension request for the next reason:Modifies any Spotify visual content, e.g. cropping album artwork, overlaying ima...

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I'm working on the web app for music statistics based on data provided by Spotify's API. Recently I got refusal message on my Quota extension request for the next reason: Modifies any Spotify visual...

VeraJunior

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Why was my domain rejected for containing 'Spotify' when others like statsforspotify.com exist?

Hello Spotify Community,I recently applied for access to the Spotify API and received a rejection on the grounds that my domain name contains the word 'Spotify'. I respect the guidelines set by Spotify; however, I'm perplexed as I have noticed other ...

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Hello Spotify Community, I recently applied for access to the Spotify API and received a rejection on the grounds that my domain name contains the word 'Spotify'. I respect the guidelines set by Spo...

Ximzend

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Embed no longer has play button

Hey there,I wanted to give you a heads up about a potential bug with the Spotify embedded podcasts. Recently, the play button has gone missing from the embedded iframes on my website, and I've seen others reporting the same issue.Here's a quick rundo...

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Hey there, I wanted to give you a heads up about a potential bug with the Spotify embedded podcasts. Recently, the play button has gone missing from the embedded iframes on my website, and I've seen...

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Playlist embed showing up blank on deployed app

My Question or IssueI've created and deployed a web app that uses the recommendations endpoint to create playlists for the user and then displays them on the app using iframe. Ever since I deployed the web app, the embedded playlists are showing up b...

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My Question or Issue I've created and deployed a web app that uses the recommendations endpoint to create playlists for the user and then displays them on the app using iframe. Ever since I deployed...

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Retrieve all playlists for a track

Is there any way to fetch/get all the playlists a track is currently in?I have been checking the Spotify's Developer Web API but can't any information about it. The track API does not return some kind of "playlists" item.Songstats has this feature in...

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Is there any way to fetch/get all the playlists a track is currently in? I have been checking the Spotify's Developer Web API but can't any information about it. The track API does not return some...

Ximzend

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Superuser Contribution Device Authorization Grant authentication flow for custom applications

This idea requests the enablement of the Device Authorization Grant authentication flow, which Spotify already uses for its TV applications, for custom applications that we can register via the Developer Dashboard. I would like to create a headless d...

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This idea requests the enablement of the Device Authorization Grant authentication flow, which Spotify already uses for its TV applications, for custom applications that we can register via the ...

Ximzend

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Blank iframe on IOS

Hi everybody, I noticed since IOS 13+ that iframes are not working anymore. The iframe stays blank on IOS devices (works fine on Android). I've found that it's due to cookies from cross-sites being blocked. So does any one have an idea to solve this ...

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Hi everybody, I noticed since IOS 13+ that iframes are not working anymore.    The iframe stays blank on IOS devices (works fine on Android). I've found that it's due to cookies from...

barschenbrander

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I think there is a bug in the search api

I'm doing the following GET request and getting a 500 error: GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/shows/6C4MdNWQSPhmzBlIVau30e/episodes?limit=50&offset=300 Response: { "error": { "status": 500, "message": "Server error." } } If I modify the offset paramete...

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I'm doing the following GET request and getting a 500 error:     GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/shows/6C4MdNWQSPhmzBlIVau30e/episodes?limit=50&offset=300     Response: ...

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Webplayback does not work in android webview

Hey guys,I tried to implement the webplayback in an android webview. After connecting to the player a js error is thrown:Console: 11-08 18:33:05.348 [ERROR] "Uncaught (in promise) EMEError: No supported keysystem was found.", source: https://sdk.scdn...

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Hey guys, I tried to implement the webplayback in an android webview. After connecting to the player a js error is thrown: Console: 11-08 18:33:05.348 [ERROR] "Uncaught (in promise) EMEError: No su...

jinuo

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Resend email about reason rejected my quota extension requests

I could not find the email where the application was rejected.I'm asking for it to be resent to me please. ClientID: 819ef8d2a16e48a28a7812da34b8948d I want to see the reason again, so I can try to make changes to it.

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I could not find the email where the application was rejected. I'm asking for it to be resent to me please.   ClientID: 819ef8d2a16e48a28a7812da34b8948d   I want to see the reason...

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Seemingly random 403 Error (even for users added to dev dashboard)

Heya!I'm developing a web API. I ask β testers to give me their email when they try to run my code so I can add them to the dashboard. If they run my code before I've added the email, I still get an accessToken and refreshToken 200 (and get the token...

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Heya! I'm developing a web API. I ask β testers to give me their email when they try to run my code so I can add them to the dashboard. If they run my code before I've added the email, I still get...

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[Bug] "repeat one song" mode sometimes goes to a next song

PlanFreeCountryJapanDeviceGoogle ChromeOperating SystemLinux (Ubuntu) My Question or Issue Hi, I am a software engineer in another field.I always play only 1 song for coding.However, from 2~4 month before, I found that Spotify sometimes goes to a nex...

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Plan Free Country Japan Device Google Chrome Operating System Linux (Ubuntu)   My Question or Issue   Hi, I am a software engineer in another field. I always play only 1 song fo...

Naveen99

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Change in "User's saved albums" endpoint sorting?

I was using the Web API's "User's Saved Albums" endpoint (/v1/me/albums) to check the user's most recently saved albums – but it seems it has changed to sort by recently played albums? Or what in the Spotify app is the sorting option "Recents" instea...

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I was using the Web API's "User's Saved Albums" endpoint (/v1/me/albums) to check the user's most recently saved albums – but it seems it has changed to sort by recently played albums? Or what in the...

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