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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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Sleep Timer Settings

Please allow the user to set the sleep timer time arbitrarily. Thank you None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountryUS, KoreaDevice(iPhone 11)Operating Syste...

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  Please allow the user to set the sleep timer time arbitrarily. Thank you🙏🏻     None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be fo...

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Playlist Embed code on a Next JS web app displays 'open.spotify.com redirected you too many times'

PlanFreeCountrySouth AfricaDevice(Samsung Galaxy A12) My Question or IssueI embedded a Spotify playlist on a Next JS web application and an hour later, it doesn't display anymore. Instead it says 'open.spotify.com redirected you too many times'

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Plan Free Country South Africa Device (Samsung Galaxy A12)   My Question or Issue I embedded a Spotify playlist on a Next JS web application and an hour later, it doesn't display anymore...

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Spotify user data

Hi, I am currently working on a PhD in applied statistics and additionally have a music business postgraduate certificate. I was hoping to apply the statistical model I am working on to spotify data. I was wondering if it is possible to gain access t...

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Hi,   I am currently working on a PhD in applied statistics and additionally have a music business postgraduate certificate. I was hoping to apply the statistical model I am working on to spot...

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Is my app against terms of service?

Hello,I am trying to build an app that will easily help connect playlist curators with artists who are trying to promote their music. As part of this, i would like my app to display names and business email/submission email of the curator. Is this ag...

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Hello, I am trying to build an app that will easily help connect playlist curators with artists who are trying to promote their music. As part of this, i would like my app to display names and bus...

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When hi res audio format becomes available

People should be able to choose normal audio up to hi Res audio format, FLAC audio format 24 bit 192khz up to DSD 5.2mhz audio format. Depending what audio equipment can support it. FLAC is very common support and DSD is quite common with hi end audi...

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People should be able to choose normal audio up to hi Res audio format, FLAC audio format 24 bit 192khz up to DSD 5.2mhz audio format. Depending what audio equipment can support it. FLAC is very comm...

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developing extensions for desktop application

Hey,I was wondering, is it possible to develop some extensions for desktop application? What I mean by extension is something that will be embedded in an existing instance of Spotify application; for example Discord allows users to create such things...

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Hey, I was wondering, is it possible to develop some extensions for desktop application? What I mean by extension is something that will be embedded in an existing instance of Spotify application; f...

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Option to lock the volume (scroll up/down on the crown) on iWatch?

I noticed if I’m wearing anything with long sleeves (sweater/jacket) over my iWatch and listening to music with Spotify I tend to randomly scroll the volume to either…blaring loud or wtf where is my music?? Is there an option to lock the volume while...

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I noticed if I’m wearing anything with long sleeves (sweater/jacket) over my iWatch and listening to music with Spotify I tend to randomly scroll the volume to either…blaring loud or wtf where is my ...

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Unable to Authorize Users with iOS SDK - NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=3840

My Question or Issue I am using one of the earliest version of the Spotify iOS SDK that doesn't use the app remote calls. Most recently, my app users are no longer able to be authorized. Once their session and token are expired and an attempt to rene...

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My Question or Issue   I am using one of the earliest version of the Spotify iOS SDK that doesn't use the app remote calls. Most recently, my app users are no longer able to be authorized. Onc...

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Playing menu bar disappear while connected with smart earphones or spkrs

When connect to smart earphones or speakers, the playback bar disappear, therefore there are simultaneous interruptions connected to smart earphones.

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When connect to smart earphones or speakers, the playback bar disappear, therefore there are simultaneous interruptions connected to smart earphones.

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Connecting people with music

messaging with my contact and listening same music at same time with two or more person, this feature if added even more attractive

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messaging with my contact and listening same music at same time with two or more person, this feature if added even more attractive   

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Is there any working example how to modify user playlists from command line?

I'm trying to write a simple script that will make a playlist and add all tracks by specific artist (from all albums) to this playlist.For my code I'm using ruby and rspotify library, and it should be generally something like: playlist = RSpotify::Us...

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I'm trying to write a simple script that will make a playlist and add all tracks by specific artist (from all albums) to this playlist. For my code I'm using ruby and rspotify library, and it should...

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player problem

I found that the player provided by the current sdk does not monitor the playback status of the current song. How do I know when the current song is finished playing? Is there any other way to monitor it?

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I found that the player provided by the current sdk does not monitor the playback status of the current song. How do I know when the current song is finished playing? Is there any other way to monito...

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Help with App Use Case

The app I am developing creates a simple audio wave of specific frequency and then user's choice of music is overlayed on top of this audio wave via Spotify Android SDK. The app is part of a research project aimed at providing treatment to people suf...

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The app I am developing creates a simple audio wave of specific frequency and then user's choice of music is overlayed on top of this audio wave via Spotify Android SDK. The app is part of a research...

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Meeting the Design Guidelines from Unity

Plan : FreeCountry: US Device28 PlatformsOperating SystemUnity My Question or Issue I have a question about meeting the Spotify DESIGN GUIDELINES for building 3rd party apps. My Spotify App runs in Unity. To further complicate things,Unity runs on 28...

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  Plan : Free Country: US   Device 28 Platforms Operating System Unity   My Question or Issue   I have a question about meeting the Spotify DESIGN GUIDELINES for buildi...

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Can someone please help me with my music app?

Im building app app and i want to use Spotify's API. I can show you the project if you're happy to get onboard.

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Im building app app and i want to use Spotify's API. I can show you the project if you're happy to get onboard.     

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{"error":"unsupported_grant_type","error_description":"grant_type parameter is missing"} for Spotify

Using Spotify Documentation for Client Credential Flow (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization/client-credentials/)I was able to create an API request in javascript:function getoAuth () { const client_id = id; const ...

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Using Spotify Documentation for Client Credential Flow (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization/client-credentials/) I was able to create an API request in javascrip...

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Developer Policy 3.4 Clarification

The developer policy 3.4 says:Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet webcasting service. For example, you can’t create an application which plays content from a single source to several simultaneous listeners...

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The developer policy 3.4 says: Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet webcasting service. For example, you can’t create an application which plays content f...

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