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Updating the Criteria for Web API Extended Access

Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...

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Spotify never deletes playlists? Why claim 90 day recoverability?

I noticed that after 90 days, a playlist I had deleted was still visible, my name as author, using a previously saved link. API requests confirmed it was still on server (ofc). "the notion of deleting a playlist is not relevant within the Spotify’s p...

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I noticed that after 90 days, a playlist I had deleted was still visible, my name as author, using a previously saved link.  API requests confirmed it was still on server (ofc).   "the n...

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Song radio API

I am aware that Spotify's API does not have a way to get the song radio for a song but I was wandering if there is a way to get the tracks of a song radio by only providing the track id and if not whether you are planning on making it a feature in th...

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I am aware that Spotify's API does not have a way to get the song radio for a song but I was wandering if there is a way to get the tracks of a song radio by only providing the track id and if not wh...

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Solved!! logo/linking question for quota extension

hi! Trying to get extended my extended quota application in before the 5/15 changes and having trouble parsing the guidelines about linking/logo usage. If anyone has experience or information dealing with this would love your input! I'm really strugg...

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hi! Trying to get extended my extended quota application in before the 5/15 changes and having trouble parsing the guidelines about linking/logo usage.   If anyone has experience or informatio...

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How does Spotify store user queues?

I had an idea for a project for stumble guys modded apk that involved accessing an authorized user's Spotify current queue of tracks and modifying it. However, I wanted to ask whether this information would be available on the Spotify API. If not, co...

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I had an idea for a project for stumble guys modded apk that involved accessing an authorized user's Spotify current queue of tracks and modifying it. However, I wanted to ask whether this informatio...

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Hard or impossible to search for dates

Using the API /search endpoint, I'm trying to find playlists with dates in their titles, like "2025-05-09" or "5/2/25". This works badly in general. The search breaks the query string up into individual numbers, and the results end up being dominated...

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Using the API /search endpoint, I'm trying to find playlists with dates in their titles, like "2025-05-09" or "5/2/25". This works badly in general. The search breaks the query string up into individ...

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Extension Request Approval Timeframe

I've been in Unreviewed/Undecided status for weeks now.How can I speed this process along? Is there a paid developer tier where I can get some better support?My app has progressed a lot since submitting and I don't see a way to update my request with...

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I've been in Unreviewed/Undecided status for weeks now. How can I speed this process along?  Is there a paid developer tier where I can get some better support? My app has progressed a lot...

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How to Retrieve Playlist Name from source_uri in Spotify Streams API Data

Hi all,We're currently working with the Spotify Streams API and are trying to retrieve the playlist name associated with a playlist ID provided in the source_uri field of the stream data.Here’s a sample entry from the dataset: {"message": "APIStreamD...

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Hi all, We're currently working with the Spotify Streams API and are trying to retrieve the playlist name associated with a playlist ID provided in the source_uri field of the stream data. Here’s a...

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recent API changes have broken functionality for spotcast

Hi folks, I want to make you aware that these changes have broken the main functionality of spotcast, an app developed to let users like me use home automation to cast to devices we own that are spotify cast enabled. I have been a premium subscriber ...

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Hi folks,   I want to make you aware that these changes have broken the main functionality of spotcast, an app developed to let users like me use home automation to cast to devices we own that...

thlucas

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Fix your damn API - Fields parameter not properly updating for next urls for playlist tracks

Description:When fetching playlist tracks with a fields filter via /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}, the next URL returned switches to /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks but incorrectly retains the original fields parameter. This causes empty responses be...

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Description: When fetching playlist tracks with a fields filter via /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}, the next URL returned switches to /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks but incorrectly retains the orig...

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how i can access some trending songs from this api

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  

thlucas

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Local Redirect URI does not work

PlanFreeCountryUnited States DeviceMacbook ProOperating SystemSonoma 14.3 My Question or IssueI am trying to add spotify auth to my app using next auth. I added a local redirect uri (http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/auth/callback/spotify) to my project dash...

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Plan Free Country United States   Device Macbook Pro Operating System Sonoma 14.3   My Question or Issue I am trying to add spotify auth to my app using next auth.  I added ...

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Spotify to Notion Integration – Track Your Music in Notion

Hello Spotify community,If you’re looking to integrate Spotify with Notion, I’ve developed a tool called Note API Connector that allows you to import and sync data from Spotify directly into Notion—no coding required.To help you get started, I’ve cre...

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Hello Spotify community, If you’re looking to integrate Spotify with Notion, I’ve developed a tool called Note API Connector that allows you to import and sync data from Spotify directly into No...

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Missing Recent Releases in Spotify API browse/new-releases Endpoint

Hello,I'm developing a Flutter application that shows Spotify's new releases. I've encountered an issue where some new songs visible in the Spotify web player are not accessible through the API.**Current Issue:**- Songs marked as "released 2 days ago...

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Hello, I'm developing a Flutter application that shows Spotify's new releases. I've encountered an issue where some new songs visible in the Spotify web player are not accessible through the API. *...

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Your session has expired, please login again

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceElgato Stream DeckOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI controll my spotify on pc via my stream deck, since few days its not working anymore. So I tried to reconnect, but always I want to go to the developer...

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  Plan Premium Country Germany   Device Elgato Stream Deck Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I controll my spotify on pc via my stream deck, since few days...

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Extended Quota not approved

Hi, I am looking for some support around my app's rejection for an extended quota. Spotify provided their reasons, however I am confused with these ones in particular:- Modifies any Spotify visual content, e.g. cropping album artwork, overlaying imag...

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Hi, I am looking for some support around my app's rejection for an extended quota.   Spotify provided their reasons, however I am confused with these ones in particular: - Modifies any Spotif...

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Bug: Track Duration Changes in the End of Playback

PlanFree/PremiumCountryBrazilDeviceAcert NitroV15 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi! I'm developing a tracking solution for Spotify's embedded iframe player to be used with Google Tag Manager (based on basic guidelines available...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Brazil Device Acert NitroV15 Laptop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hi! I'm developing a tracking solution for Spotify's embedded iframe pl...

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Getting written permission to use embeds in a game

Hi Spotify Dev team and community,I'm working on a browser-based music game. It's a social, music discovery experience that encourages players to reflect on their musical intuition and history.I was originally planning on using APIs to play music in ...

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Hi Spotify Dev team and community, I'm working on a browser-based music game. It's a social, music discovery experience that encourages players to reflect on their musical intuition and history. ...

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iOS SDK – Transfer Playback Issues After Token Authorization

Hi Spotify Developer Support, I’m reaching out regarding an issue we’re experiencing in our iOS app, NewTunes, which integrates Spotify playback via the official iOS SDK. We’ve implemented session management and transfer playback using the `player.co...

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Hi Spotify Developer Support,   I’m reaching out regarding an issue we’re experiencing in our iOS app, NewTunes, which integrates Spotify playback via the official iOS SDK.   We’ve impl...

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How’s Web API Extended Access changes gonna affect pre-saves?

Hello. I’m very new to developing, and I recently developed my own pre-save flow for my upcoming releases. I also heard about these new changes to the Web API Extended Access, and I wanted to ask - how they’re gonna affect pre-saves? If like up to 10...

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Hello. I’m very new to developing, and I recently developed my own pre-save flow for my upcoming releases. I also heard about these new changes to the Web API Extended Access, and I wanted to ask - h...

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Solved!! Get Users Playlists returns zero items

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceWindows laptopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI tried a few ways to get user's playlists - REST api in a python program, cURL, and spotipy. I tried both public and private playlists - with the scope adjustmen...

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Plan Premium Country UK   Device Windows laptop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I tried a few ways to get user's playlists - REST api in a python program, cURL...

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