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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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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...

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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...

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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?  

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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...

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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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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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Clarification on Multi-Platform App Compliance with Spotify Developer Terms

I’m building a social music app and want to make sure the design stays fully compliant with the Spotify Developer Terms, especially Section IV.2 (“Do not create any product or service which is integrated with streams or content from another service.”...

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I’m building a social music app and want to make sure the design stays fully compliant with the Spotify Developer Terms, especially Section IV.2 (“Do not create any product or service which is integr...

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Embed code: full songs vs preview

Okay. I am trying to embed music into a digital program platform we use for performance programs at large arts organization. When I view the embedded item on my desktop computer (MAC OS 12.2.1, Chrome browser), I can hear the FULL songs. When I view ...

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Okay. I am trying to embed music into a digital program platform we use for performance programs at large arts organization. When I view the embedded item on my desktop computer (MAC OS 12.2.1, Chrom...

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30 second preview showing when try to embed playlist

I have embedded a Spotify playlist onto a weebly website. However, it only shows 30 seconds previews of the songs, which is no use to me. I've checked the code is correct, I've used a Premium plan, I've tried different devices and browers, cleared th...

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I have embedded a Spotify playlist onto a weebly website. However, it only shows 30 seconds previews of the songs, which is no use to me.  I've checked the code is correct, I've used a Premium ...

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How to refresh a playlist after a change?

I'm making some changes on a playlist with web API, like adding or removing a song, and that changes don't take effect automatically. How do I solve this problem?Thanks in advance.

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I'm making some changes on a playlist with web API, like adding or removing a song, and that changes don't take effect automatically.  How do I solve this problem? Thanks in advance.

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Access to audio features

Hello everyone, I asked for access to the /v1/audio-features and /v1/audio-analysis endpoints in on of the forums here. Is it realistic to really get individual permission by Spotify to these endpoints for a school project?Kind regards Max

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Hello everyone, I asked for access to the /v1/audio-features and /v1/audio-analysis endpoints in on of the forums here. Is it realistic to really get individual permission by Spotify to these endpoin...

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[Accessibility] Requesting Guidance on Partner API Access for NVDA Screen Reader Add-on

Hello Spotify Developer Community and Staff,I'm the developer of Accessify Play, a free, open-source accessibility addon for the NVDA Screen Reader. I'm posting today to seek guidance on a critical issue that impacts our ability to serve blind and vi...

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Hello Spotify Developer Community and Staff, I'm the developer of Accessify Play, a free, open-source accessibility addon for the NVDA Screen Reader. I'm posting today to seek guidance on a critical...

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