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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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Inventing Folders for our Playlists

Hey, I am waiting for years now with this idea, thinking that you probably will invent it by yourself. But now I can’t wait no longer. ProblemI have like 65 Playlists but I cannot keep the overview and I’m always searching for the right music. Soluti...

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Hey, I am waiting for years now with this idea, thinking that you probably will invent it by yourself.  But now I can’t wait no longer.  Problem I have like 65 Playlists but I cannot...

Ximzend

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Feature Proposal

PlanFreeCountrySamsung A04eOperating SystemAndroidMy Question or IssueHey there Team!I have a lovely Idea/feature I'd like to monetize on that will bring value to not only you but artists who use your platform. Warm regards Hope

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  Plan Free Country Samsung A04e Operating System Android My Question or Issue Hey there Team! I have a lovely Idea/feature I'd like to monetize on that will bring value to not only you...

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iOS SDK Idea

My Question or IssueHi, I just wanted to know if creating an iOS app (not deployed, probably) that can do things such as create recommendation playlists or give recommended songs, take an explicit playlist and make it clean, and maybe even a music re...

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My Question or Issue Hi, I just wanted to know if creating an iOS app (not deployed, probably) that can do things such as create recommendation playlists or give recommended songs, take an explicit ...

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Logging user out?

I have created an application and the user is able to log in to connect to their Spotify account, however, I want to add a logout button so that other users can use it but I'm not sure how. I've been able to redirect the user to the login page but wh...

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I have created an application and the user is able to log in to connect to their Spotify account, however, I want to add a logout button so that other users can use it but I'm not sure how. I've been...

DanKenan

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API Help
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INVALID_CLIENT: Invalid client

PlanPremiumCountry'MericaDeviceComputerOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI have been getting this annoyingly persistent INVALID_CLIENT: Invalid client erroe. This is my codeconst client_id = "XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX";const red...

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Plan Premium Country 'Merica Device Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have been getting this annoyingly persistent INVALID_CLIENT: Invalid client erroe. &nbsp...

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Invalid Client ID
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePixel 7 running android 14 My Question or IssueMy personal development app has been running for years! But today I had to revisit Android Studio on a new machine to make a small change. So, of course, I expected to go thru t...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Pixel 7 running android 14   My Question or Issue My personal development app has been running for years! But today I had to revisit Android Studio on a ne...

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Can i include a player with a loop background behind ?

Hey, im making an iPhone app, i want to connect via Spotify API and make a player, similar to spotify but with a loop background behind the player (there is two parts, the player only and behind, the background) I’m not integrating visuals on the pla...

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Hey, im making an iPhone app, i want to connect via Spotify API and make a player, similar to spotify but with a loop background behind the player (there is two parts, the player only and behind, the...

Ximzend

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Solved!! Using Spotify logo everywhere, or one time?

Hi! Our team made an application that analyzes user's music taste. Recently we got our quota extension request rejected, and one of the reasons was "Metadata, cover art audio content must be accompanied by a Spotify logo and a link back to the applic...

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Hi! Our team made an application that analyzes user's music taste. Recently we got our quota extension request rejected, and one of the reasons was "Metadata, cover art audio content must be accompan...

little_punk

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PODCast Preview x Complete

Good afternoon people. I'm trying to understand why when embedding a Spotify podcast it remains in previews in some browsers and complete in others. This also applies to Android (preview) iOS (full).I searched the forums but didn't find any answers.....

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Good afternoon people. I'm trying to understand why when embedding a Spotify podcast it remains in previews in some browsers and complete in others. This also applies to Android (preview) iOS (full)....

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Bringing the Android and iOS SDKs to React Native

Are there any plans to bring the iOS and Android remote SDKs to the world of React Native and actively maintain them? This would be insanely useful for me right now, and I'm suspecting for many others too.And if not, providing there's enough interest...

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Are there any plans to bring the iOS and Android remote SDKs to the world of React Native and actively maintain them? This would be insanely useful for me right now, and I'm suspecting for many other...

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Uploaded Song Not playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceChromebook, Macbook, iPhone... So far any deviceOperating SystemMacOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17, chromeOS My Question or IssueI uploaded a song from my Macbook Air and added it to a playlist just as the directions said. Then, as ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Chromebook, Macbook, iPhone... So far any device Operating System MacOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17, chromeOS   My Question or Issue I uploaded a song from my M...

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Web api queue vs iOS queue

I am trying to use the web api (https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queue) to list the tracks, that will be played next for a given user. When the user explictly adds a track to the queue, it shows up correctly at the top of the list returned, in bo...

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I am trying to use the web api (https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queue) to list the tracks, that will be played next for a given user. When the user explictly adds a track to the queue, it shows ...

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Can i modulate the frequency from 440hz to 432hz?

Hello, im working on an app to change the frequency in real time. Change 440hz to 432hz. Can i do it without breaking the laws of the API?Thanks

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  Hello, im working on an app to change the frequency in real time. Change 440hz to 432hz. Can i do it without breaking the laws of the API? Thanks

Ximzend

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API Legalities
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How to add a podcast on Spotify?

Hello, myself Emmanuel Katto, African Minerals and Mining Engineer expert from Uganda. I have extensive experience in this field and I am committed to providing valuable advice and guidance in my podcast, can anyone tell me how to add a podcast?

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Hello, myself Emmanuel Katto, African Minerals and Mining Engineer expert from Uganda. I have extensive experience in this field and I am committed to providing valuable advice and guidance in my pod...

TanyaS

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Does Spotify respond to posts here?

Just out of curiosity, I see a ton of forum posts, most of which are asking Spotify for clarification / support, and there are no official responses. Is this supposed to be a channel with official participation?

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Just out of curiosity, I see a ton of forum posts, most of which are asking Spotify for clarification / support, and there are no official responses. Is this supposed to be a channel with official pa...

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Can't get Particle Detector 2023 playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceM2 MacOperating SystemOSX 14 My Question or IssueIt doesn't seem possible to get the playlists of the user "particledetector2023". I can get the playlists of other official spotify accounts like "particleintroductor", "thes...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device M2 Mac Operating System OSX 14   My Question or Issue It doesn't seem possible to get the playlists of the user "particledetector2023". I can get the pl...

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Possible Bug
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Section time_signature

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi, I have a question about the time_signature value in the section portion of the analysis o...

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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 Hi, I h...

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Smart Shuffle

Why is it that the shuffle button on my liked songs playlist is automatically adding stuff I don’t like? Just to be clear, this isn’t the smart shuffle selected either - just the normal shuffle option.

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Why is it that the shuffle button on my liked songs playlist is automatically adding stuff I don’t like?   Just to be clear, this isn’t the smart shuffle selected either - just the normal shuf...

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API Usage Guidelines Clarification

Hello, I have been working on an app and it is unclear to me if it violates the API usage guidelines. How do I get in contact with someone to approve it? Thanks,Daniel

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Hello,   I have been working on an app and it is unclear to me if it violates the API usage guidelines. How do I get in contact with someone to approve it?    Thanks, Daniel

Ximzend

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Solved!! Is artist's avatar considered as artwork in design guidelines?

Hi! We developed a website, where user's taste is analyzed, and in top artists section the artist avatars' corners are cropped to be rounder. Spotify design guidelines article says we shouldn't crop the artwork in any way. But is artist's avatar cons...

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Hi! We developed a website, where user's taste is analyzed, and in top artists section the artist avatars' corners are cropped to be rounder. Spotify design guidelines article says we shouldn't crop ...

Ximzend

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