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Web API quota updates for Development Mode

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to share some updates to how quotas work for Development Mode apps on the Spotify Web API to help you better organize your projects. We've shared a Blog post that explains everything in detail. Here's the short ...

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eastoncrafter

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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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internettum

Gig Goer

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Superuser Contribution New integrations are currently on hold

New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance.PlanPremiumHow long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now

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New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance. Plan Premium How long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now  

ThePodfather

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Block video cdn

Hello, I'm using a filtering DNS to block some domain on my child's phone.I want to block also video on Spotify and I try to identify domain of CDN linked to video streaming.Where can I find a list of domains used by purpose?Like image-cdn-ak.spotify...

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Hello,  I'm using a filtering DNS to block some domain on my child's phone. I want to block also video on Spotify and I try to identify domain of CDN linked to video streaming. Where can I fi...

tgondar

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Solved!! Can't use oauth scopes to read playlists?

I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard for my app, I read the FAQ which said I need to chec...

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I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard f...

zack6849

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Development Mode with public app (hundreds of users) — path to Extended Quota as individual develope

Hi everyone,I'm the developer of Buzzer Connect, a party game app available on iOS and Android that turns phones into wireless buzzers for music blind tests and quizzes. The app has hundreds of active users on the stores.The app integrates Spotify vi...

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Hi everyone, I'm the developer of Buzzer Connect, a party game app available on iOS and Android that turns phones into wireless buzzers for music blind tests and quizzes. The app has hundreds of act...

Ximzend

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Switching to Android Broadcast Intents due to 5 user limit

Hi everyone,I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music tastes.The app was nearly finished and ready for launch...

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Hi everyone, I have been closely following the recent updates to Development Mode, especially the 5 authorized user limit. I have been working on a social dating application centered around music ta...

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Bug Report: Ad Skipping via Chrome Music Controls on Spotify Web

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceAsus F15, PCOperating System(Windows 11, ubuntu) My Question or IssueDear Spotify Team,I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime Spotify fan and an aspiring backend developer who deeply appreciates the engine...

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Plan Free Country India Device Asus F15, PC Operating System (Windows 11, ubuntu)   My Question or Issue Dear Spotify Team, I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime S...

xo15

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February 2026 API Changes Killed My First Public Project — Any Path Forward for Indie Developers?

I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot. I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot that notified music communities when their favorite artists dro...

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I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot.   I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot tha...

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Incorrect Auth Scopes for Get the User's Queue

Issue:The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes:user-read-currently-playinguser-read-playback-state However when making a call with these scopes, you'll get the following error from Spotify:spotify_sdk.exceptions.ForbiddenE...

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Issue: The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes: user-read-currently-playing user-read-playback-state  However when making a call with these scopes, y...

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Preciso de ajuda com a criação de aplicações

Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de criação de apps para hoje.Gostaria de saber se existe...

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Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de cr...

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Request for Quota Extension: Cultural App linking Fans to French Music Producers (QuiDistrib)

Hello Spotify Developer Team,I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producers (bookers).I have developed a web application called...

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Hello Spotify Developer Team, I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producer...

florentcara

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Extended Quota Mode
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PUT /me/library saves a track, but Spotify iOS app does not show it as saved

Hi Spotify Developer Support,I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026.I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly:- I use `PUT /v1/me/library?uris=spotify:track:...`- I verify w...

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Hi Spotify Developer Support, I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026. I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly: -...

FrankHolland

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API-BUG
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Need private support path for Extended Quota request

Hello Spotify Developer Support,I need to request Extended Quota Mode for my Spotify developer app, but I don’t see the “Quota Extension Request” tab/button in my dashboard (I only see Basic Information and User Management).For privacy and security r...

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Hello Spotify Developer Support, I need to request Extended Quota Mode for my Spotify developer app, but I don’t see the “Quota Extension Request” tab/button in my dashboard (I only see Basic Inform...

Ximzend

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quota extension request
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App is permanently returning old credentials (client ID and Redirect URI)

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevice2023 Macbook Pro, iPhone14 Pro My Question or IssueI have created a spotify app in the spotify for developers page. Generated Client ID, secret and redirect URI - these match exactly with my web-app but when atte...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device 2023 Macbook Pro, iPhone14 Pro   My Question or Issue I have created a spotify app in the spotify for developers page. Generated Client ID, sec...

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Will mopidy-spotify plugin be ever fixed?

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice NUCOperating SystemArchLinux My Question or Issuemopidy-spotify plugin used to work perfectly well last year and that's why I used Spotify, but after all those changes, it doesn't work anymore because all requests coming fr...

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  Plan Premium Country US Device  NUC Operating System ArchLinux   My Question or Issue mopidy-spotify plugin used to work perfectly well last year and that's why I used Spo...

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Feature Request
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Idea: Spotify developer program

I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents like that of Anna's Archives are causing some strong r...

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I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents lik...

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Superuser Contribution Selling a App

My inquiry is about the Spotify API Commercial Use. I am a developer, and I am developing a Laptop Script that will have 20+ Apps. And I have developed a Spotify App that uses the Spotify API and the Spotify SDK, I made it clear in the app it is powe...

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My inquiry is about the Spotify API Commercial Use. I am a developer, and I am developing a Laptop Script that will have 20+ Apps. And I have developed a Spotify App that uses the Spotify API and the...

ThePodfather

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Solved!! 403 Forbidden error - Request for Extended Quota Mode access

Plan: PremiumCountry: ChileOperating System: Windows 11My Question or Issue:I'm a developer building a personal app using the Spotify Web API to add tracks to my own playlist. I'm getting a 403 Forbidden error on POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/trac...

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Plan: Premium Country: Chile Operating System: Windows 11 My Question or Issue: I'm a developer building a personal app using the Spotify Web API to add tracks to my own playlist. I'm getting a 4...

Chelo_1

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Not able to use Spotify Developer API

So, I was using Spotify Developer API for both my Twitch/songify and my stream deck, but apparently the update means we can either choose one or the other... But both allowing my viewers to choose songs and also being able to change my music with the...

Visitor

So, I was using Spotify Developer API for both my Twitch/songify and my stream deck, but apparently the update means we can either choose one or the other... But both allowing my viewers to choose so...

Ximzend

Spotify Star

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Feature Request
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“Request Extension” option not visible Develop mode (Premium account)

PlanPremiumCountryMoroccoDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi,I’m trying to request Extended Quota for my app, but I cannot see the “Request Extension” option anywhere in the app settings.My app is in Development Mode and I am lo...

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Plan Premium Country Morocco Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hi, I’m trying to request Extended Quota for my app, but I cannot see the “Request Extension”...

Ximzend

Spotify Star

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Feature Request
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Add Spotify Web TS SDK support for recent Web API changes

It looks like the Spotify Web TypeScript SDK doesn't support the recent changes in the Web API - for example it still works with the old `/playlist/${playlist_id}/tracks` endpoint rather than `/items`, no support for `/me` endpoints etc. The latest S...

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It looks like the Spotify Web TypeScript SDK doesn't support the recent changes in the Web API - for example it still works with the old `/playlist/${playlist_id}/tracks` endpoint rather than `/...

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compatibility
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