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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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stuxmirai

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No button to apply for extended quota

No button to apply for extended quota.Button in users forwards me to home page

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No button to apply for extended quota. Button in users forwards me to home page

Withor

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Problem with adding user into User Management

Hi guys, I'm trying to integrate with Spotify API.User can login to my app through Spotify successfully but I can't use accessToken to call api due to error "Check settings on developer.spotify.com/dashboard, the user may not be registered."I ensure ...

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Hi guys, I'm trying to integrate with Spotify API. User can login to my app through Spotify successfully but I can't use accessToken to call api due to error "Check settings on developer.spotif...

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Spotify web api search for songs

Hello I created an app in the Spotify developer page and now got a clientId and clientSecretId. afterwards I implemented a search bar where you can search for a song in my flutter mobile app. this is the only case that I use the api in my app the res...

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Hello   I created an app in the Spotify developer page and now got a clientId and clientSecretId. afterwards I  implemented a search bar where you can search for a song in my flutter mobi...

Ximzend

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"search"
API Access
Developer Policy
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App Review Process for extra scope request

Hello! I have an app that was approved for a quota extension before May 15, 2025.I'm now planning to request a new scope using the feature available in the accepted app settings. I’d like to know: will this trigger a full review of the app again, or ...

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Hello! I have an app that was approved for a quota extension before May 15, 2025. I'm now planning to request a new scope using the feature available in the accepted app settings. I’d like to know...

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Memory Tagging detected an error

This type of crash is detected by GrapheneOS Memory Tagging and occurs multiple times a day. ```type: crashpackage: com.spotify.music:126882575, targetSdk 35osVersion: google/shiba/shiba:15/BP1A.250405.007.B1/2025042500:user/release-keysuid: 10226 (u...

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This type of crash is detected by GrapheneOS Memory Tagging and occurs multiple times a day.      ``` type: crash package: com.spotify.music:126882575, targetSdk 35 osVersion: go...

Kommbek

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MTE memory tagging crash vulnerability exploit bug
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Solved!! Buffer Overflow/Memory Error in Spotify

I'm no security expert, but I received this crash error randomly while using spotify. It wasn't even playing any music. I wanted to share this incase it is important, and spotify support sent me here. Nov 16 17:22:48 dish-washer spotify-launcher[2645...

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I'm no security expert, but I received this crash error randomly while using spotify. It wasn't even playing any music. I wanted to share this incase it is important, and spotify support sent me here...

Kommbek

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Commercial use of Spotify preview embed player

HelloI recently published my mobile app "Loops" where you can share your favorite songs with your friends and explore new songs. I use the Spotify API for searching songs and then embedding these songs via the Embed Preview Player. I do not authorize...

Music Fan

Hello I recently published my mobile app "Loops" where you can share your favorite songs with your friends and explore new songs. I use the Spotify API for searching songs and then embedding these...

Ximzend

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API for commercials
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Request to Restore Access to preview_url in API Responses for UGC App Use

Dear Spotify Team,I hope you're doing well.I'm developing a user-generated content (UGC) app that allows users to create and view short-form videos, somewhat similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels. As part of this experience, each video may feature bac...

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Dear Spotify Team, I hope you're doing well. I'm developing a user-generated content (UGC) app that allows users to create and view short-form videos, somewhat similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels....

Ximzend

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Feature Request
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Superuser Contribution INVALID_CLIENT: Insecure redirect URI

Hello everyone,I'm new to the Spotify API and I'm currently trying to complete the OAuth authorization flow for my web application. After being redirected to the Spotify login page, I log in, but instead of getting redirected to my app's callback URL...

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Hello everyone, I'm new to the Spotify API and I'm currently trying to complete the OAuth authorization flow for my web application. After being redirected to the Spotify login page, I log in, but i...

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Superuser Contribution Missing title/name Fields in /v1/audiobooks/{id} Response

Hi all– I’m building an app that uses the Spotify Web API to fetch audiobook metadata from the /v1/audiobooks/{id} endpoint. For most audiobooks, the response includes the expected fields like title, name, authors, etc. However, for certain audiobook...

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Hi all–   I’m building an app that uses the Spotify Web API to fetch audiobook metadata from the /v1/audiobooks/{id} endpoint.   For most audiobooks, the response includes the expected ...

LambertSpot

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Possible Bug
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Solved!! The "recently played songs" endpoint return no update since 17:45UTC

Hello,Title says it all. The endpoint `/me/player/recent-played` does work (returns 200), but its content does not change. The rate of change started to drop at 17:45UTC and reached almost 0% at 19:50UTC. (see image below, green is rate of change, bl...

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Hello, Title says it all. The endpoint `/me/player/recent-played` does work (returns 200), but its content does not change.   The rate of change started to drop at 17:45UTC and reached almo...

gawen

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Solved!! Premium Required" When Attempting to Play Track via API

I'm encountering an issue when trying to play a track using the Spotify API. The response I receive is as follows:{ "error": { "status": 403, "message": "Player command failed: Premium required", "reason": "PREMIUM_REQUIRED"}}My question is: Does the...

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I'm encountering an issue when trying to play a track using the Spotify API. The response I receive is as follows: {     "error": { "status": 403, "message": "Player command failed: Prem...

Erik-RG

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Small app to get the BPM and other audio parameters reserved for big sharks now

PlanFamilyCountryPolandDeviceAPI calls My Question or IssueI was about to create a small Python script that would simply analyze our family playlist (about 300-350 tracks) and build a table with filters where we could search for some happy tracks, sl...

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Plan Family Country Poland Device API calls   My Question or Issue I was about to create a small Python script that would simply analyze our family playlist (about 300-350 tracks) and bu...

icmtf

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API Change
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Solved!! Feature Suggestion: Voice Command and AI Assistant Integration for Spotify

Dear Spotify Team,I hope this message finds you well.I'm writing to suggest a potential feature enhancement that could significantly elevate the user experience on Spotify. Inspired by the convenience and efficiency of AI-driven voice assistants like...

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Dear Spotify Team, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to suggest a potential feature enhancement that could significantly elevate the user experience on Spotify. Inspired by th...

ribezaz

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Feature Request
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Superuser Contribution Detail reason for rejection

PlanPremiumCountryItalyMy Question or IssueHi everyone, I sent my application review last month and I received a negativa result. I would like to receive details regarding my refusal, but I have not receive nothing on my email. is there a way to get ...

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Plan Premium Country Italy My Question or Issue Hi everyone, I sent my application review last month and I received a negativa result. I would like to receive details regarding my refusal, but I...

mruta

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Developer
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405 Method Not Allowed on PUT /v1/me/player Despite Correct Scopes

Hello, I am developing a web app using the Web Playback SDK and the Authorization Code with PKCE flow. I am able to successfully complete the entire authentication process. I am requesting the following scopes: `streaming`, `user-read-private`, and `...

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Hello, I am developing a web app using the Web Playback SDK and the Authorization Code with PKCE flow. I am able to successfully complete the entire authentication process. I am requesting the follow...

Ximzend

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Extension request not letting me

After the changes of the criteria of the wep API access in my app it wont let me apply for a quota extension request, even though my app matches the new criteria.

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After the changes of the criteria of the wep API access in my app it wont let me apply for a quota extension request, even though my app matches the new criteria.  

Ximzend

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Solved!! Clarification on Spotify Terms for Curator Review Platforms

Hello!I'm planning to create a website where artists can submit their music to playlist curators for review, in exchange for a small fee paid by the artist. My question is: would this violate Spotify's terms and policies?I've noticed that platforms l...

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Hello! I'm planning to create a website where artists can submit their music to playlist curators for review, in exchange for a small fee paid by the artist. My question is: would this violate Spoti...

Ximzend

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bug Report: Deep Links broken in Desktop App

It appears deep links (i.e., linking to a specific song on a playlist) isn't working on the Spotify desktop app right now (MacOS). Same link will work on mobile, but return an error "Couldn't find that song" on desktop app.Thanks a lot in advance for...

Music Fan

It appears deep links (i.e., linking to a specific song on a playlist) isn't working on the Spotify desktop app right now (MacOS).    Same link will work on mobile, but return an error "C...

Nibor2

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adding spotifyauthverified:// as a redirect URL, not letting me save

My Question or IssueI am trying to integrate spotify into an app im building, I can log in and use playback, next track, recall current artwork etc, using expo go. But, when i try to launch in test pilot (after configuring the Auth code change) i'm p...

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My Question or Issue I am trying to integrate spotify into an app im building, I can log in and use playback, next track, recall current artwork etc, using expo go.  But, when i try to launch...

AliBlackburn

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redirect URL issues
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