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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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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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An idea to take the Spotify music experience to the next level

PlanPremiumCountryChileDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 11Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueHi Spotify Team,I'm reaching out to you from Chile because I have a proposal I think you might find interesting, especially in an area I know you're focus...

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Plan Premium Country Chile Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Hi Spotify Team, I'm reaching out to you from Chile because I have a proposal...

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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/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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SOA for music

We are evaluating Spotify Open Access (SOA) for a product where users pay for access outside Spotify, then unlock gated content inside Spotify.From the public documentation, SOA appears to be described primarily in the context of podcast content and ...

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We are evaluating Spotify Open Access (SOA) for a product where users pay for access outside Spotify, then unlock gated content inside Spotify. From the public documentation, SOA appears to be descr...

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PLEASE DON'T depreciate Playlist Items for public playlists!

This is just no good! I need access to playlist items (tracks) for public playlists, track or artist popularity and artist genres for my production app to function! Why have you removed so much and with such short notice, then set the extended quota ...

Music Fan

This is just no good! I need access to playlist items (tracks) for public playlists, track or artist popularity and artist genres for my production app to function! Why have you removed so ...

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Superuser Contribution Request Production OAuth Access (Not Extended Quota)

My Question or IssueI am requesting standard Production OAuth access for my application so it can move out of Development Mode.I am NOT requesting Extended Quota or high-scale access.This is an early-stage platform with a small number of curators and...

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My Question or Issue I am requesting standard Production OAuth access for my application so it can move out of Development Mode. I am NOT requesting Extended Quota or high-scale access. This is an...

paulnics

Music Fan

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Spotify 30-sec preview API in an app

Hey devs and community,I am exploring possibilities to add a 30-sec preview of songs from Spotify in my app for one of the features, but as I can see, this API is no longer public. Is there still a way to get in touch or somehow apply for the close A...

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Hey devs and community, I am exploring possibilities to add a 30-sec preview of songs from Spotify in my app for one of the features, but as I can see, this API is no longer public. Is there still...

BdubsWw

Music Fan

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Superuser Contribution Looking to regain access to my Spotify for Developers accounts

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceiMacOperating SystemMacOS Tahoe 26.3 My Question or IssueI'm looking to regain access to my Spotify for Developers account. However, I do not know the email address associated with it. Around 7/8 years ago I worked with a...

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Plan Premium Country Italy Device iMac Operating System MacOS Tahoe 26.3    My Question or Issue I'm looking to regain access to my Spotify for Developers account. However, I do n...

Rathbone

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Duplicate results in https://api.spotify.com/v1/search

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueUsing the offset parameter for a query is giving duplicate results. Reproduction:GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=joji&type=track&limit=1&offset=3{ "tracks"...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Using the offset parameter for a query is giving duplicate results.   Reproducti...

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Superuser Contribution Bug with get-recently-played with short after time

PlanPremiumCountryGBDeviceweb browserOperating Systemwindows My Question or Issuehttps://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-recently-playedOn this page when you set the after time to very recent, e.g. 1s ago and set the limit t...

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  Plan Premium Country GB Device web browser Operating System windows   My Question or Issue https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/get-recently-played On...

VibeAdmin

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Superuser Contribution What is the recommended way to play audio previews in a mobile discovery app?

Hello,We are building a Spotify-integrated mobile app where users swipe through tracks to sort their playlists. Hearing a short audio clip is essential for our users to make a decision — without audio, our app loses its core value. The problem: most ...

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Hello, We are building a Spotify-integrated mobile app where users swipe through tracks to sort their playlists. Hearing a short audio clip is essential for our users to make a decision — without au...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution Request for Authorization: Use of Spotify Embedded Player in Web-Based Interactive Application

Hello,I am currently developing a browser-based interactive application where music playback is part of the user experience. Before proceeding, I would like to request clarification and, if required, explicit authorization to ensure full compliance w...

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Hello, I am currently developing a browser-based interactive application where music playback is part of the user experience. Before proceeding, I would like to request clarification and, if require...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution “Forgot Which Spotify Account Owns My Developer App (Have Client ID & Secret)”

Hello,I’m trying to access a Spotify Developer App I created in the past, but I’ve forgotten which Spotify account/email I used.Here’s what I have:Client IDClient SecretI do not remember the Spotify account or email that was used to create this app. ...

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Hello, I’m trying to access a Spotify Developer App I created in the past, but I’ve forgotten which Spotify account/email I used. Here’s what I have: Client ID Client Secret I do not remem...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution Song request platform

I am planning to build a platform where guests on a party easily can drop song requests at the DJ Now, i am aware of the use of spotify by DJ's so I'm planning to just use the search API to be up to date all the time and send the request to the DJ as...

Casual Listener

I am planning to build a platform where guests on a party easily can drop song requests at the DJ    Now, i am aware of the use of spotify by DJ's so I'm planning to just use the search A...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution Don't Play This Artist/Block Artist API

Does Spotify plan to add an API endpoint for blocking artists/selecting 'don't play'? Looking for easy ways to filter unwanted content from my library.

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Does Spotify plan to add an API endpoint for blocking artists/selecting 'don't play'? Looking for easy ways to filter unwanted content from my library.  

ThePodfather

Spotify

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Feature Request
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Superuser Contribution Request for Access to Audio Features and Audio Analysis Endpoints

Hello Spotify Developer Support,I am developing a personal, non-commercial music-reactive lighting system using the Spotify Web API.For fun basically.The system uses Spotify playback data to synchronize LED lighting effects with music in real-time. T...

Newbie

Hello Spotify Developer Support, I am developing a personal, non-commercial music-reactive lighting system using the Spotify Web API. For fun basically. The system uses Spotify playback data to sy...

ThePodfather

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Superuser Contribution Is my use case allowed by Spotify?

Hi.I am creating a web application that facilitates real-life events. I would like to know whether my use case is allowed in terms of using Embeds and the Web API. The application allows the user to add tracks to a collection, which will then later b...

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Hi. I am creating a web application that facilitates real-life events.   I would like to know whether my use case is allowed in terms of using Embeds and the Web API.   The application...

ThePodfather

Spotify

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Business Idea
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Description of Planned Use of the Spotify Brand

プラン無料/プレミアム国JapanデバイスiPhoneオペレーティングシステムiOS14以降ご質問または問題We are developing a new feature in our mobile application called which allows users to create a personalized link aggregation page associated with an NFC-enabled product.We would like to confirm t...

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プラン 無料/プレミアム 国 Japan デバイス iPhone オペレーティングシステム iOS14以降 ご質問または問題 We are developing a new feature in our mobile application called which allows users to create a personalized link aggregation p...

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Request to Enable Production Mode for Spotify App – iQuQ

Dear Spotify Developer Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request the enablement of Production Mode for our application, currently registered under our Spotify Developer account. Our application has successfull...

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Dear Spotify Developer Support Team,   I hope this message finds you well.   I am writing to formally request the enablement of Production Mode for our application, currently registered...

burakovant

Casual Listener

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Projects with API

Plan PremiumCountry FranceDevice MSI Katana 17 B12VFKOperating System Windows 11My Question or Issue :Hello community,I am currently working on a Python automation script using the spotipy library to manage my music library (around 350 artists). I ha...

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Plan Premium Country France Device MSI Katana 17 B12VFK Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue : Hello community, I am currently working on a Python automation script using the spot...

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