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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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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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API Legalities
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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...

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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)....

tvolpesantos

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Podcasts
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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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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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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...

Orbster

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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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Extension Requests approval

PlanFreeCountryItaly Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi there,Is it possible that I'm still waiting for approval from Spotify after 3 months? I've been waiting since August 3rd, we need the approval asap. What can I do?thanks.

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Plan Free Country Italy  Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hi there, Is it possible that I'm still waiting for approval from Spotify after 3 months? I've been wait...

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Spotify extension request
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Web API Update Notifications

Hello Spotify Team,I was wondering if there is an option to subscribe to Web API updates? Thank you.

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Hello Spotify Team, I was wondering if there is an option to subscribe to Web API updates?   Thank you.

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Solved!! Invalid Client Error In Docker Container

Running into an issue with my flask application. When not running my app inside of a docker container, I'm able to successfully authorize via Spotify API.1. User navigates to localhost:5000/login2. Spotify authorization agreement is displayed3. User ...

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Running into an issue with my flask application. When not running my app inside of a docker container, I'm able to successfully authorize via Spotify API. 1. User navigates to localhost:5000/login ...

hi_xavier

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iframe API startAt bug

Hello!I was working with the Spotify iframe API found here:https://open.spotify.com/embed/iframe-api/v1and noticed a bug related to this.options.startAt found in this script:https://embed-cdn.spotifycdn.com/_next/static/iframe_api.92ca45a15d3476e3ab9...

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Hello! I was working with the Spotify iframe API found here: https://open.spotify.com/embed/iframe-api/v1 and noticed a bug related to this.options.startAt found in this script: https://embed...

stellaw1

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Possible Bug
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Rights Management system integration

Hello dev team!Is it possible to integrate our Rights&Royalty platform (MediaRights Revolution - http://www.mr2.info/?lang=en) with Spotify, for automation of the releases posting in DDEX format from our platfrom to Spotify and getting royalty report...

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Hello dev team! Is it possible to integrate our Rights&Royalty platform (MediaRights Revolution - http://www.mr2.info/?lang=en) with Spotify, for automation of the releases posting in DDEX forma...

votbfaln

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https://developer.spotify.com/ CONSOLE sección no longer visible

PlanPremiumCountryMéxicoDeviceDellOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueCannot reach console from Spotify for Developers. Not able to see "Console" option

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Plan Premium Country México Device Dell Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Cannot reach console from Spotify for Developers. Not able to see "Console" option

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