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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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ApolloInteractive

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Misleading “Explicit user authorization is required” error when app fingerprint is outdated

After beating my head for two weeks on the authorization error "Explicit user authorization is required to use Spotify. The user has to complete the auth-flow to allow the app to use Spotify on their behalf.", while my app was authorizated, I finally...

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After beating my head for two weeks on the authorization error "Explicit user authorization is required to use Spotify. The user has to complete the auth-flow to allow the app to use Spotify on their...

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Support for Apple’s new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API in Spotify iOS App

Hello Spotify Team,With iOS 26, Apple introduced the new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API, which allows music apps to display animated album artwork on the iOS lock screen during playback.Apple Music is already taking advantage of this feature, and the...

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Hello Spotify Team, With iOS 26, Apple introduced the new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API, which allows music apps to display animated album artwork on the iOS lock screen during playback. Apple Mus...

JustCharlieP

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Unavailable files and the ability to replace them

Files ALWAYS become unavailable in my playlists, they go grey and then can't be played anymore.The default should be you replace it with an exact version that is available, but in lieu of that, you should first allow us to sort by "unavailable" and b...

Music Fan

Files ALWAYS become unavailable in my playlists, they go grey and then can't be played anymore. The default should be you replace it with an exact version that is available, but in lieu of that, you...

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Create a APP on hold

PlanPlatinumCountryIndiaDevice(Iphone 16 pro max, Macbook Pro m1 pro)Operating System(iOS 26 Tahoe.) My Question or IssueWhen will this Create app issue get fixed. it has been over a month around 5 weeks I believe since this has occurred. No response...

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Plan Platinum Country India Device (Iphone 16 pro max, Macbook Pro m1 pro) Operating System (iOS 26 Tahoe.)   My Question or Issue When will this Create app issue get fixed. it has b...

StarJavDev

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Unable to create a new app

Hey, When will we be able to create a new app?Thank you

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Hey,  When will we be able to create a new app? Thank you

hacj1220

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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  

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Superuser Contribution Spotify, shutting down extended quota access to 99% of your developers is not the answer

Earlier this year, Spotify introduced a policy change around the requirements that were needed to get extended quota access. This update was not a simple change, it was a full on lockout of 99% of the developers who are in this community and a lot of...

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Earlier this year, Spotify introduced a policy change around the requirements that were needed to get extended quota access. This update was not a simple change, it was a full on lockout of 99% of th...

paulnics

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Invite Collaborator generate share link using API

Hi! I'm trying to find a way to generate or create a share link to invite a collaborator to a private playlist but can't find anything in the docs. In the mobile app when clicking on the 3 dots on a playlist there is an option to "Invite Collaborator...

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Hi!   I'm trying to find a way to generate or create a share link to invite a collaborator to a private playlist but can't find anything in the docs.   In the mobile app when clicking o...

jimbobinks

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Clicking "submitting a quota extension request" redirects back to "Basic Information"

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceTested on various different networks, devices, and browsers My Question or IssueSpent a while troubleshooting this with support only to be directed here for my issue, as they didn't have the abilities to solv...

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Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device Tested on various different networks, devices, and browsers   My Question or Issue Spent a while troubleshooting this with support only to ...

brando224

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Redirect URI not allowing localhost prevents me from testing locally

My Question or IssueI’m building a Next.js app with NextAuth and Spotify OAuth and I’m stuck on the local redirect. Spotify no longer allows redirect URIs with http://localhost:3000, so I configured their dashboard to allow http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/...

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My Question or Issue I’m building a Next.js app with NextAuth and Spotify OAuth and I’m stuck on the local redirect. Spotify no longer allows redirect URIs with http://localh...

vietbui1999ru

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Why did you all just turn off integrations ??

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 17 ProOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueI can't create integrations anymore. They appear to have been just turned off without explanation what kind of business are y'all running here?

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 17 Pro Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue I can't create integrations anymore. They appear to have been just turned off without explanat...

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App disabled and blocked

My app was disabled and blocked this morning and I was looking for a way to appeal. I have been on the Spotify Support chat for the past half hour and they have instructed me to make this post. Any help would be very much appreciated.

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My app was disabled and blocked this morning and I was looking for a way to appeal. I have been on the Spotify Support chat for the past half hour and they have instructed me to make this post. Any h...

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Spotify Developer
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Spotify Videos For Andriod Auto or Apple Vs Still Photos

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceAndriod Auto Or AppleOperating SystemAndroid/Apple My Question or IssueI would love to see you integrate the video like you have on spotify website into android auto and apple apps so you can view the video of each group w...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Andriod Auto Or Apple Operating System Android/Apple   My Question or Issue I would love to see you integrate the video like you have on spotify...

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Spotify Android App Queue
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Developer Portal

Hello Developer Team, I’m posting to seek some further clarity regarding the ongoing issue with creating new apps in the Spotify Developer Dashboard.Although there has been a comment indicating that this issue is now “solved,” from our perspective th...

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Hello Developer Team,   I’m posting to seek some further clarity regarding the ongoing issue with creating new apps in the Spotify Developer Dashboard. Although there has been a comment indic...

jleven22

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FiiO M15S does not play video or audio when you switch to video on any song

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceFiiO M15S (DAP/DAC)Operating SystemAndroid 10My Question or IssueSo I raised this with Customer Support and got lots of replies from different people asking for a video but unable to attach a video via Outlook or GMAIL a...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device FiiO M15S (DAP/DAC) Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue So I raised this with Customer Support and got lots of replies from different people a...

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Superuser Contribution Unable to accept Developer TOS

When I attempt to accept the Developer Terms of Service, I check the box that says I accept, then click the "Accept the Terms" button. The page reloads and under the navigation bar at the top of a page, a red error bar appears which states, "There wa...

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When I attempt to accept the Developer Terms of Service, I check the box that says I accept, then click the "Accept the Terms" button. The page reloads and under the navigation bar at the top of a pa...

kak_dont_ask_again

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Terms of Service
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iOS SDK access for indie development

From what I see, web API access is limited to 250k MAUs. As a student working on a passion project, I'm not sure that is feasible. I'm not interested in scraping the entire Spotify catalog, but I would like to pull a users' "now playing" track inform...

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From what I see, web API access is limited to 250k MAUs. As a student working on a passion project, I'm not sure that is feasible. I'm not interested in scraping the entire Spotify catalog, but I wou...

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Spotify Player on Wix – “App not loading” error when connecting playlists or albums

I’m using the Spotify Player app on a Wix website, but when I open the app settings to connect a playlist or an album, the app fails to load and shows the error message “App not loading.” I’ve already tried using different browsers, clearing the cach...

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I’m using the Spotify Player app on a Wix website, but when I open the app settings to connect a playlist or an album, the app fails to load and shows the error message “App not loading.” I’ve alread...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify for developers dashboard login not working

I am trying to login to spotify for developers https://developer.spotify.com but after I click on log in in the top right or "log in and run code" and log in either using facebook, google, or a direct account (I tried all 3) the page just reloads and...

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I am trying to login to spotify for developers https://developer.spotify.com but after I click on log in in the top right or "log in and run code" and log in either using facebook, google, ...

PietKei

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I cant accept Developer TOS

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceComputerOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI get "an Error occurred" when i click on accept. I browsed trough the console and there are a few error logs: Request URL https://developer.spotify.com/api/s4d/v1/...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Computer Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I get "an Error occurred" when i click on accept. I browsed trough the console and there...

pawel10

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