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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
  • orchestrate
  • Casual Listener
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Solved!! How can I get stats from Spotify podcaster?

I want to create some application for analytics podcasts and I need to get data similar to Spotify podcaster, catalog tab (starts, streams, listeners). How can I get it? I use Node.js and need some endpoint for this data.

  • Newbie
  • I want to create some application for analytics podcasts and I need to get data similar to Spotify podcaster, catalog tab (starts, streams, listeners). How can I get it? I use Node.js and need some e...
  • Ximzend
  • Spotify Star
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  • Podcast API
    stats
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Global chart api

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndiaDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI am using this api ("https://api.spotify.com/v1/searchq=country=global&recurrence=daily&...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country India Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I am usi...
  • David_Scott
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Web Playback SDK not working in Chrome but works in Firefox

Hi all, I’ve been using the web playback SDK for a while with no issues. Now I’m not getting any sound on chrome even though the playback and app seems to be working. I’ve just tested it on Firefox and it works perfectly. Any ideas what’s causing thi...

  • Newbie
  • Hi all, I’ve been using the web playback SDK for a while with no issues. Now I’m not getting any sound on chrome even though the playback and app seems to be working.  I’ve just tested it o...
  • cent0nZz
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    playback
    Playback SDK
    Web API
    Web Playback API
    Web SDK
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[Desktop][Developer] CDN API support HTTP/2

There was an issue in the WebAPI github repo in the past where HTTP/2 support was mentioned, but the same was never mentioned again. Is there any way to get feedback or a possible implementation of the issue?HTTP/2 is considered a standard these days...

  • Music Fan
  • There was an issue in the WebAPI github repo in the past where HTTP/2 support was mentioned, but the same was never mentioned again.   Is there any way to get feedback or a possible implementa...
  • heatmanofurioso
  • Music Fan
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  • Desktop
    Developer
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Embed - wrong font size

DeviceWindows, PCMy Question or IssueHello,we have an issue with podcast title display. Generated preview doesn´t display diacritics because of low line-height. Font size is 1.5rem, but line-height is only 1rem. Can you fix it please?Original podcast...

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  • Newbie
  • Device Windows, PC My Question or Issue Hello, we have an issue with podcast title display. Generated preview doesn´t display diacritics because of low line-height. Font size is 1.5rem, but line-...
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Deeplinking to Spotify iOS app?

My app would benefit from being able to deeplink into Spotify app on iOS so that users can quickly edit the now playing queue or adjust some playback settings. Are there any supported URL schemes that would allow to open Spotify app and:Go to queue v...

  • Roadie
  • My app would benefit from being able to deeplink into Spotify app on iOS so that users can quickly edit the now playing queue or adjust some playback settings.   Are there any supported URL sc...
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Launching a streaming website connected to Spotify

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHelloWe recently created a site through Spotify Developer for people who need real streaming ...

  • Visitor
  • 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 Hello...
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  • Discussion
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Solved!! CreatePlaylist API Call not adding the description information to the created playlist

PlanFreeCountryBrazil DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueApparently, as of august 20th 2022 09:35 PM UTC, the time that I found out about the bug, the CreatePlaylist API Call receives a JSON Body containing the name of the playlis...

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  • Plan Free Country Brazil   Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Apparently, as of august 20th 2022 09:35 PM UTC, the time that I found out about the bug, ...
  • nikkk1
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NEED IMMEDIATE HELP on expedited extension request Quota Extension on developer platform

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceDeveloperOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello there. I need immediate help with the quota extension review. I hadn't realized that one of the members on our project hadn't summited for it, and we have a laun...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country US   Device Developer Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello there. I need immediate help with the quota extension review. I hadn't realize...
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Search for Item in Developer Console Not Working

DeviceHP Spectre x360Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 11 ProBrowserGoogle Chrome Version 104.0.5112.81 My Question or Issue Using the example ("Doxy" by Miles Davis) for search in the developer console yields no results. It seems like the API does n...

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  • Device HP Spectre x360 Operating System Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Browser Google Chrome Version 104.0.5112.81   My Question or Issue   Using the example ("Doxy" by Miles Davis)...
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Check if user has played an episode

Hi, It would be really useful if we could check through the code if an episode has been marked played by the current user. Either a new endpoint for this or returning the information as part of the GET /episode/{id} would be great! Reason for this is...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi,   It would be really useful if we could check through the code if an episode has been marked played by the current user. Either a new endpoint for this or returning the information as part...
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Get Several Albums by UPC

Is there a way to get several albums by providing a list of UPCs only?

  • Newbie
  • Is there a way to get several albums by providing a list of UPCs only?
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Android Spotify App Remote `AuthenticationFailedException` When Networks Unavailable

Plan: PremiumCountry: United States Device: Google Pixel 6 ProOperating System: Android 12 The issue:Recently, Spotify App Remote 0.7.2 has stopped working completely when my device is in airplane mode, has no network or has poor network coverage. Th...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan: Premium Country: United States   Device: Google Pixel 6 Pro Operating System: Android 12   The issue: Recently, Spotify App Remote 0.7.2 has stopped working completely when my ...
  • Abominabl31
  • Music Fan
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  • bug
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Latest played - queue by sliding

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueIt would be very helpful to be able to slide-queue songs while browsing my lateral played son...

  • Newbie
  •   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 ...
  • Ximzend
  • Spotify Star
  • 308 Views
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  • latest played
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Button Add Album to new playlist

PlanPremiumCountryItaly Device(Macbook Pro 2019)Operating System(Monterey) My Question or IssueHello, sorry I'm not a developer. I need a button (ADD ALBUM) for my website that performs this action>>> Add a playlist into a user account in his Spotify...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Italy   Device (Macbook Pro 2019) Operating System (Monterey)   My Question or Issue Hello, sorry I'm not a developer. I need a button (ADD ALBUM) for my web...
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  • Add albums on Spotify
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Taking a long time to review

Hi there! How long is the typical review time for an app? Mine has been parked in review for about a month and would love to get it released. Thank you! Luke

  • Visitor
  • Hi there! How long is the typical review time for an app? Mine has been parked in review for about a month and would love to get it released. Thank you!   Luke
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Embed Podcast Episode on Android WebView only in Preview mode

My Question or IssueWe're trying to insert an embedded podcast episode to an App Webview.We don't have any problem with webview on IOS app. However, on Android, an embedded podcast episode is only in Preview mode. Operating SystemAndroid

  • Newbie
  • My Question or Issue We're trying to insert an embedded podcast episode to an App Webview. We don't have any problem with webview on IOS app. However, on Android, an embedded podcast episode is onl...
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Whether my app is violating some of Spotify Developer Rules or not?

I have an idea for an app, which helps you know what your friends are listening to on Spotify right now. At the moment, I prepared all designs for my app and tested Spotify SDK. For further development, I want to hire a developer, but I want to be su...

  • Newbie
  • I have an idea for an app, which helps you know what your friends are listening to on Spotify right now.   At the moment, I prepared all designs for my app and tested Spotify SDK. For further ...
  • Ximzend
  • Spotify Star
  • 453 Views
  • 1 replies
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  • Quota Extension
    Spotify Developer Rules
    Spotify SDK
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Solved!! Central OAuth2.0 Authorization on the Backend-Side using PHP and curl

I am creating an application which aims at automatically creating Spotify Playlists in a central Spotify account (not the account of the end users). On the backend side I am using PHP to authorize this central user, and it is working as long as I am ...

  • Newbie
  • I am creating an application which aims at automatically creating Spotify Playlists in a central Spotify account (not the account of the end users).   On the backend side I am using PHP to aut...
  • Ximzend
  • Spotify Star
  • 1904 Views
  • 1 replies
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    curl
    OAuth
    php
  • 1904 Views
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