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Refresh token expiration: discussion thread

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to provide more insight on an upcoming change to how refresh tokens work for apps on the Spotify Web API. We've shared a blog post that explains what's changing and why. The short version: refresh tokens will no...

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thlucas

Roadie

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Discussion
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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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Kugelschreibert

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S4D
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Text to Spotify Playlist Automation

Hey, I run a Wedding DJ company and am looking to create an automation tool that will automatically convert a text file into a Spotify Playlist once the client clicks the 'Submit' button. I don't have any coding/developer experience and would gladly ...

Casual Listener

 Hey, I run a Wedding DJ company and am looking to create an automation tool that will automatically convert a text file into a Spotify Playlist once the client clicks the 'Submit' button. I don...

Sarahhoving

Visitor

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(partly) (auto) generate Playlist.
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Solved!! http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback no longer accepted as valid callback

PlanPremium CountryNLDevice Operating SystemLinux My Question or IssueThe API no longer accepts http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback as a valid callback. I get the error "INVALID_CLIENT: Invalid redirect URI"

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Plan Premium   Country NL Device   Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue The API no longer accepts http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback as a valid callback. I get the...

FancyPants73

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Is it possible to query Spotify Live Events via API?

Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a project where I would love to fetch upcoming live events (concerts, shows, etc.) through the Spotify API.Specifically, I’m wondering if there’s a way to query upcoming events for a given area (e.g., a city or r...

Casual Listener

Hi everyone,   I’m currently working on a project where I would love to fetch upcoming live events (concerts, shows, etc.) through the Spotify API. Specifically, I’m wondering if there’s a wa...

Exil_S

Casual Listener

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Solved!! [Playlists] Can't retrieve the tracks from my own playlist

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceBash scriptOperating SystemLinux Ubuntu My Question or IssueAccording to the documentation, this code should allow me to retrieve tracks from my own playlists, either via the "items" field (former tracks) of the GET play...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country France Device Bash script Operating System Linux Ubuntu   My Question or Issue According to the documentation, this code should allow me to retrieve tracks from my...

AdamusEsq

Music Fan

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Inquiry: How to Move Application from Development to Production Mode

Hello Spotify Team,We are currently working on a Spotify Web API integration and would like to move our application from Development mode to Public/Production, as we need to allow more than 25 users to test and use the app.At the moment, the applicat...

Visitor

Hello Spotify Team, We are currently working on a Spotify Web API integration and would like to move our application from Development mode to Public/Production, as we need to allow more than 25 user...

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Remove app from my dashboard requests

I have an app created at spotify dev dashboardclient id:Spoiler (Highlight to read)2d4387663db94755b96c667fd6f687fe2d4387663db94755b96c667fd6f687feIt says its currently disabled, idk why honestly, created it long ago. anyway i need to create a new on...

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I have an app created at spotify dev dashboard client id: 2d4387663db94755b96c667fd6f687fe It says its currently disabled, idk why honestly, created it long ago. anyway i need to create a new one ...

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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. ...

Plus18

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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...

Roadie

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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TMG
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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...

ThePodfather

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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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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 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

Spotify

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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...

Regular

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...

tgondar

Newbie

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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...

Casual Listener

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...

Visitor

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...

Ximzend

Spotify Star

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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...

Newbie

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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