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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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Kumkwat

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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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tuftii

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Developing a game around Spotify?

Hi all, I was under the impression that using Spotify music content in games was prohibited as per the Spotify Dev policy III.2 'Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.'Any idea how this game might have gotten around the rules? https://songtr...

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Hi all, I was under the impression that using Spotify music content in games was prohibited as per the Spotify Dev policy III.2 'Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.' Any idea how this ...

vicenten

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Recently played context null

PlanPremiumCountryFRDeviceAPI My Question or IssueHello, when I get recently played, I never have the context. It's always null. I played song where's in my liked tracks but I didn't see the context. Can you help me?

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  Plan Premium Country FR Device API     My Question or Issue Hello, when I get recently played, I never have the context. It's always null. I played song where's in my liked...

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The embed iframe is showing all black.

CountryBrazil, Ecuador My Question or IssueThe artwork and color theme of the podcasts (embed with iframe) only appears when the users are logged in Spotify, otherwise it appears black.

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Country Brazil, Ecuador   My Question or Issue The artwork and color theme of the podcasts (embed with iframe) only appears when the users are logged in Spotify, otherwise it appears black.

ribezaz

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IOS: Spotify return error when user accept request in spotify app

After return from spotify app i receive response from delegate:func application(_ app: UIApplication, open url: URL, options: [UIApplication.OpenURLOptionsKey : Any] = [:])-> test.app://party/?action=callback_spotify&error=server_error&spotify_versio...

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After return from spotify app i receive response from delegate: func application(_ app: UIApplication, open url: URL, options: [UIApplication.OpenURLOptionsKey : Any] = [:]) -> test.app://party/...

Ximzend

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Not able to create new app until today - Old topic marked as solved by a Moderator and this is false

It's sad that a Spotify moderator come to the chat after 2 weeks the first topic was posted to put as solved a generic answer and leave all of the developers that are affected by Spotify action to block new apps with this null and sparse reply. So th...

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It's sad that a Spotify moderator come to the chat after 2 weeks the first topic was posted to put as solved a generic answer and leave all of the developers that are affected by Spotify action to bl...

JoaoAranha

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All Podcast Embeds Broken (no artwork or theme)

When embedding a podcast that does not have video the generated iframe embed is missing the artwork of the podcast and the theme. This can be seen everywhere including: your own documentation page, slack previews (see attached), and your web player e...

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When embedding a podcast that does not have video the generated iframe embed is missing the artwork of the podcast and the theme. This can be seen everywhere including: your own documentation page, s...

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New integrations are currently on hold ??

Trying to create a new app in the Dashboard, I get this message:Note: New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance. Plan: Premium My Question or Issue: How long is this disruption expected to las...

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Trying to create a new app in the Dashboard, I get this message: Note: New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance.   Plan: Premiu...

fabrisiqueira

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Embedded player shows black screen

The embedded player renders with a black background — episode artwork and metadata are not displayed. Only the waveform, play button, and 'Save on Spotify' link are visible. PlanFreeCountryJapanDeviceiPhone 13 Pro, Macbook Pro Apple M3 Max)Operating ...

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The embedded player renders with a black background — episode artwork and metadata are not displayed. Only the waveform, play button, and 'Save on Spotify' link are visible.   Plan Free Co...

sasha-k

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Verify Account in Developer Dashboard.

Hi guys, I am getting a 503 error from the api when clicks on "Verify Email". Seems like the api that sends the email is down.POST https://spclient.wg.spotify.com/email-verify/v1/send_verification_email 503 (Service Unavailable) Response: no healthy ...

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Hi guys, I am getting a 503 error from the api when clicks on "Verify Email". Seems like the api that sends the email is down. POST https://spclient.wg.spotify.com/email-verify/v1/send_verification_...

DonaldoV

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Embedding the Spotify logo with a new background Colour on Website

PlanFree/PremiumCountryGermany My Question or IssueI would like to embed the white Spotify Logo with a gradient background (Blue to Green) to Promote my Podcast „Wissensfunk“ on Spotify and to link to the Spotify Website/ my Podcast channel. Now I ha...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Germany   My Question or Issue I would like to embed the white Spotify Logo  with a gradient background (Blue to Green) to Promote my Podcast „Wissensfunk“ o...

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Solved!! You need to verify your email address before you can create an app.

PlanPremiumDeviceAPI My Question or IssueI opened a issue and message Support about this.When I go to Spotify Dashboard, it says that I need to confirm my e-mail address, but I am already confirmed... How do I do this?

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Plan Premium Device API   My Question or Issue I opened a issue and message Support about this. When I go to Spotify Dashboard, it says that I need to confirm my e-mail address, but I am ...

Loludian

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Unable to create new app – New integrations are on hold

Hi Spotify Team,I am trying to create a new app on the Spotify Developer Dashboard, but I see the message:“New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance.”Could you please confirm when new app crea...

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Hi Spotify Team, I am trying to create a new app on the Spotify Developer Dashboard, but I see the message: “New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and ...

aasdasdf

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

PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceAsus F15,Dell ComputerOperating 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 ...

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

complainer123

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Reason: 503: no healthy upstream

Constentely getting Reason: 503: no healthy upstream.Request failed; Reason: 503: no healthy upstream; Requests: https://api-partner.spotify.com/ads/v3 ;

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Constentely getting Reason: 503: no healthy upstream. Request failed; Reason: 503: no healthy upstream; Requests: https://api-partner.spotify.com/ads/v3 ;

samukarb

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Timer

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceiPhone 13Operating SystemiOS 26.2 My Question or Issue‘Timer’ could also consider: End of Playlist/Breeding queue

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device iPhone 13 Operating System iOS 26.2   My Question or Issue ‘Timer’ could also consider: End of Playlist/Breeding queue

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Spotify Toolbar for Windows

Can we get a Spotify toolbar in windows taskbar?My Windows taskbar containing music controls will be more practical.Instead of keeping the app open in a separate window, I won't need to switch between my apps to change tracks, and I'll always be able...

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Can we get a Spotify toolbar in windows taskbar? My Windows taskbar containing music controls will be more practical. Instead of keeping the app open in a separate window, I won't need to switch be...

yuriasn

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Spotify Toolbar for Window
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Spotify app exists (API works) but missing from dashboard – cannot edit redirect URI

My Spotify app no longer appears in the Developer Dashboard.However, the Client ID and Client Secret still work and Spotify Web API calls succeed.OAuth works on localhost, which confirms the app still exists on the backend.Issue:- Dashboard shows: "Y...

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My Spotify app no longer appears in the Developer Dashboard. However, the Client ID and Client Secret still work and Spotify Web API calls succeed. OAuth works on localhost, which confirms the app ...

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Solved!! Unable to edit App - Can't add new redirect url

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUK DeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemWindows 11BrowserChrome/Edge/FirefoxMy Question or IssueI've been unable to make any changes to my app registration for a couple of months now, I just get an error when I click save, and I ne...

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  Plan Free/Premium Country UK   Device Dell Laptop Operating System Windows 11 Browser Chrome/Edge/Firefox My Question or Issue I've been unable to make any changes to my ...

foomaniac

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Cannot Create New App: "New Inegrations are currently on hold..." - Error message/ BUG

Opening a new discussion because for whatever reason the highest voted topic was marked as resolved, even though it was not solved. Hoping this resurfaces this aggredious issue. In the Spotify Developer Dashboard, the Create App button is grayed out,...

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Opening a new discussion because for whatever reason the highest voted topic was marked as resolved, even though it was not solved. Hoping this resurfaces this aggredious issue.   In...

jeffthemess

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Spotify Web API

Hello Spotify Developer Team,I’m currently developing a mobile application (MVP stage) that relies on Spotify user data (OAuth) for music-based features.When trying to create a new app in the Spotify Developer Dashboard, I see the following message:“...

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Hello Spotify Developer Team, I’m currently developing a mobile application (MVP stage) that relies on Spotify user data (OAuth) for music-based features. When trying to create a new app in the Spo...

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Unable to create new Spotify app – “New integrations are currently on hold”
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