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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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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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Django13

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WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO CHANGE EVERY WEEK

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue This entire platform has gone off the rails. We dont NEED NEW FEATURES every week who are th...

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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   ...

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Superuser Contribution Getting credits on a track

It would be great if we could get songwriter and producer credits through the API. Somebody on the GitHub issue repo asked two years ago, and nothing has come out of it

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It would be great if we could get songwriter and producer credits through the API.   Somebody on the GitHub issue repo asked two years ago, and nothing has come out of it 😕

jclovesfrankocean

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What is the extent for the API usage?

I am curious with Spotify API usage. The terms of conditions state that it should be used in a non-commercializing way. Then does it mean that the whole app cannot earn any money or the functionality itself? In another words, I was wondering if it wo...

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I am curious with Spotify API usage.   The terms of conditions state that it should be used in a non-commercializing way. Then does it mean that the whole app cannot earn any money or the...

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What are Spotify devs doing with this API?

Help me understand. Every week something breaks or functionality is removed. When was the last time functionality was added, or improved? It doesn't seem like they want to make it better so why do they change it at all? I feel like asking "why isn't ...

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Help me understand. Every week something breaks or functionality is removed. When was the last time functionality was added, or improved? It doesn't seem like they want to make it better so why do th...

ackmanx

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Solved!! Premium Required error despite having Premium Plan

PlanPremium CountryUnited States Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueGetting the error below despite my plan being Premium... curl -X "POST" "https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/next" -H "Authorization: Bearer BQCqmBGyrLhdwVAyiU-PjCh4QRi9...

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Plan Premium   Country United States   Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Getting the error below despite my plan being Premium...   curl -X "POST" "ht...

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Request for Permission to Use Spotify Logo on Eco-Friendly Tableware Packaging (Italy)

I am reaching out on behalf of one of our clients operating in the eco-tableware sector, producing sustainable disposable dishware intended for distribution through Italian large-scale retail (GDO).The client would like to include the Spotify logo on...

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  I am reaching out on behalf of one of our clients operating in the eco-tableware sector, producing sustainable disposable dishware intended for distribution through Italian large-scale r...

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Is SongDNA data going to be exposed in Spotify API?

With Spotify’s recent acquisition of WhoSampled and the announcement of the upcoming SongDNA feature, I’m wondering whether any of the data about samples, covers, and collaborators will eventually be exposed through the Spotify Web API. I'm a huge fa...

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With Spotify’s recent acquisition of WhoSampled and the announcement of the upcoming SongDNA feature, I’m wondering whether any of the data about samples, covers, and collaborators will eventual...

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Make Sure You're A Human prompt

Hello, I'm writing an app that integrates with spotify on Android and Windows. I'm using the PKCE Auth workflow. Recently, on my windows devices only, i started seeing users getting the "Make Sure You're A Human" prompt after logging in. I'm not seei...

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Hello, I'm writing an app that integrates with spotify on Android and Windows.  I'm using the PKCE Auth workflow. Recently, on my windows devices only, i started seeing users getting the "Make S...

Deval

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API Request: Programmatic Podcast Show Submission

Hello Spotify Developer Community Team,We are developing an application and are highly interested in integrating a feature to allow our users to seamlessly submit their new podcast shows directly to Spotify without needing to manually go through the ...

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Hello Spotify Developer Community Team, We are developing an application and are highly interested in integrating a feature to allow our users to seamlessly submit their new podcast shows directly t...

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Unable to switch app from Development Mode to Production Mode – OAuth Social Login blocked

PlanFreeCountryjapanDeviceiPhone 8〜16 safari, Android chromeOperating System(iOS, Android) My Question or IssueWe are currently developing a public web service that uses Spotify authentication (OAuth) to allow users to sign in with their Spotify acco...

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Plan Free Country japan Device iPhone 8〜16 safari, Android chrome Operating System (iOS, Android)   My Question or Issue We are currently developing a public web service that us...

isddeveloper

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Superuser Contribution Web API info for Jams

Hi! I wanted to make a web app that involves a users current jam. Are there any API references that exist for this?

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Hi! I wanted to make a web app that involves a users current jam. Are there any API references that exist for this?  

JS-Outrank

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Spotify complete audio analysis sharing

I am trying to get spotify to share its audio analysis with my app and am running out of ideas. I heard that spotify's API has the chorus, bridge, and verses labeled but am not able to access that info yet. I would love for just that simple info in t...

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I am trying to get spotify to share its audio analysis with my app and am running out of ideas. I heard that spotify's API has the chorus, bridge, and verses labeled but am not able to access that in...

bdubsw

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UPC not returned in /tracks/{id} API request

 Hello, The responses from the Get Track or Get Several Tracks API are only returning the ISRC under external_ids, and not the UPC or EAN, although I only need the UPC. I have also tried the Search API, and the UPC is not returned there either. Has a...

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 Hello,    The responses from the Get Track or Get Several Tracks API are only returning the ISRC under external_ids, and not the UPC or EAN, although I only need the UPC. I have also tri...

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Superuser Contribution Concerts API

I saw recently that there was a Concerts feature in both Spotify's desktop app and mobile app. Is this feature accessible via the API? I know that this feature is relatively new, but I'm curious if this will become available via the API as well.

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I saw recently that there was a Concerts feature in both Spotify's desktop app and mobile app. Is this feature accessible via the API? I know that this feature is relatively new, but I'm curious if t...

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API is returning inaccurate artist release totals

Hi! I've been working with the spotify.py repository for a few months, and have encountered a number of issues recently, all stemming from one bug; API calls are not returning accurate release totals for every artist. Some artists are fine, but other...

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Hi! I've been working with the spotify.py repository for a few months, and have encountered a number of issues recently, all stemming from one bug; API calls are not returning accurate release totals...

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Your session has expired, please login again

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceElgato Stream DeckOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI controll my spotify on pc via my stream deck, since few days its not working anymore. So I tried to reconnect, but always I want to go to the developer...

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  Plan Premium Country Germany   Device Elgato Stream Deck Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I controll my spotify on pc via my stream deck, since few days...

smissah

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Incorrect release_date for tracks added from an album instead of the original single

I'm trying to retrieve the release date of each track in a playlist through the Spotify Web API.When a song was originally released as a single, the album.release_date field correctly returns the single’s release date.However, if the artist later inc...

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I'm trying to retrieve the release date of each track in a playlist through the Spotify Web API. When a song was originally released as a single, the album.release_date field correctly returns the s...

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Superuser Contribution Preview URLs Deprecated?

Hey I am working on an app to auto-create Instagram posts for artists on Spotify with the idea that you'd direct them to your Spotify profile. I was going to use preview urls to let a user preview what their ad looks like but seems it's deprecated an...

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Hey I am working on an app to auto-create Instagram posts for artists on Spotify with the idea that you'd direct them to your Spotify profile.  I was going to use preview urls to let a user prev...

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Request: Maintain Proper Audio Session ID Support for Android (Third-Party Equalizer Compatibility)

Please ensure that the correct Audio Session ID continues to be exposed in upcoming Android releases of the Spotify app.This information is essential for third-party audio processing tools — such as equalizers and DSP applications — which rely on the...

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Please ensure that the correct Audio Session ID continues to be exposed in upcoming Android releases of the Spotify app. This information is essential for third-party audio processing tools — such a...

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Not able to authorise developer app

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDevicePC Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue Hello Spotify Support Team,I’m reaching out for assistance with integrating Spotify into my Stream Deck. I’m following the standard setup process, which requires c...

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device PC  Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue   Hello Spotify Support Team, I’m reaching out for assistance with integ...

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